Step Away From the Impulse Buy: 4 Questions to Help You Cut Down on Spending
A few weeks before the New Year, I was doing a little house cleaning and found myself with two trash bags full of things to…
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How to Recover From a Big Financial Hit
Technically speaking, I live below the poverty line, but this has never been an enormous problem for me, as I live in Southeast Asia, where…
Get in the Driver’s Seat When It Comes to Saving: How to Budget for a Big Purchase
Saving up for a big purchase can feel daunting. Paralyzing, even. How can I afford a new phone if I can barely buy myself lunch…
5 Simple Ways to Save a Little Extra
In my life, money is a hot topic. My friends and I often start discussions with “Man, if I could just have a little extra…
Why You Need to Start Saving Now for the Holidays
The holidays are a big deal in my family. Every Christmas Eve, my parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins gather together to have dinner and exchange…
Why You Need to Save for Retirement Right Now
When you’re a young professional, retirement can seem like a very distant dream. With student loans, car payments and rent, saving money you cannot touch…