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Money at 30: "Choose FI" Book Review
Every day, millions of adults wake up only to head to a job they despise in order to make just enough money to fund a life they likely fell into. And then there are those who wake up and do whatever they're passionate about because the money they worked for is now working for them. That's the most basic idea behind financial independence (FI) — but how does one even...
Financial
Money at 30: Rakuten / Ebates vs. Dosh — In 2020 Which is the Better Cashback Tool?
The idea of earning cash back on your purchases for seemingly no reason is one of those “if it sounds too good to be true…” triggers for many people. For evidence of this, just type in “Is Rakuten…” or “Is Dosh…” into Google and notice how “legit?” is near the top of the autofill options. Let’s get this out of the way: yes, both Rakuten (formerly Ebates) and Dosh are...
Financial
Charlie Messenger Review: Does the Penguin Really Give Good Money Advice?
No matter who you are, we could all use a little help when it comes to handling our money. This could mean everything from hiring a financial advisor or talking to a savvy friend to using an app or online service to keep an eye on your spending. But what if you could combine the feeling of chatting with a peer with the features offered by many finance apps? That’s...
Financial
Money at 30: Money Patrol Review
These days there's certainly no shortage of tools that can help you build and stick to a budget, monitor your investments, and otherwise keep a better hold on your finances. The latest of these services to come to my attention is Money Patrol. Like Personal Capital and Mint before it, Money Patrol is an aggregator that not only puts all of your money data in one place but also helps...
Money Management Tips
Money at 30: How to Pay Rent Using a Credit Card
Over the past few months, I've found myself spending (a concerning amount of) time on forums such as Reddit reading about credit cards and how people are using them to their advantage. As I've done so, one question I keep seeing come up again and again is "can you pay your rent with a credit card?" Well, as it turns out, the answer may be "yes" — although there are...
Money Management Tips
Money at 30: How I Status Matched My Way Into $100 Off Dinner in Vegas
For someone who doesn't drink and hardly gambles, my enjoyment of Las Vegas is understandably perplexing to some. However, while many of the attractions and themeing that made Vegas like a Disneyland with nudity in the 90s have since been removed, I still love exploring the Strip's hotels and casinos when I can — I just need a good excuse to do so. Well, this year's CES provided me that...
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