Signs of an impending financial downturn can strike fear in struggling families. Determine to get ahead by using the prospect of tough times to motivate yourself to turn your finances around and create generational wealth. Here’s some advice from the Get Out of Debt Guy to help. Manage Your Stress Polls indicate that the stress …
Whether you got a nice bonus at work, an unexpected inheritance, or sold something of value, coming into some extra cash can be an awesome thing. However, it also means you have a decision to make–what to do with that money? Before you start spending it, you might want to take a moment to come …
Like any goal, making it in life financially is a matter of developing good everyday habits. That doesn’t mean you need to overall your entire lifestyle and start sticking to a draconian budget starting tomorrow. Small, incremental changes in the way you manage your money—such as trimming back some of your recurring bills and putting …
More money, more problems. Until you have that problem, though, it’s best to stick to these five simple rules to help you master money the way Biggie mastered rap. If you stick to these rules, you’ll be well on your way to making money moves in no time. Image Credit: iStock/AntonioGuillem. 1. Spend less than you earn. …
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Prosper Marketplace, which operates an online marketplace that connects borrowers and investors, today released results from the Prosper Marketplace Financial Wellness Study, which examines the current state and sentiment around personal finance in America. The study revealed that nearly 60 percent of Americans do not have the financial freedom to enjoy life, but improving financial …
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