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US Unemployment Rate Hits Record-High Due To COVID-19
If you think the world is properly handling this COVID-19 pandemic well, think again. Even the United States of America, one of the most powerful nations on the planet, has been having a hard time dealing with the effects of...
5 Reasons Why You Can’t Save Money
It’s nice to be able to save money every now and then, but these days, that’s easier said than done. Sadly, a lot of people live paycheck to paycheck, many times without even knowing why. Are you one of those...
How To Start Your Own Business This 2020
You know what they say–you can’t get rich by staying an employee. If you really want to be wealthy, you need to learn how to make your money work for you. And to help you with that, here’s our short...
4 Tips For Celebrating Valentine’s Day Without Breaking The Bank
It’s really easy to overspend on Valentine’s Day. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent a whopping $20.7 billion on Valentine’s in 2019. Indeed, the social pressures to celebrate Valentine’s in a grand manner is still there,...
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5 Best Work From Home Jobs In 2020
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see people earning full-time income from the comforts of their own abode. In fact, we’ve already covered some examples of popular online jobs before on the blog. We’ve also provided an intro to work from...
4 Simple Ways To Save Money During A Pandemic
As of April 2020, over 2 million people worldwide have already been affected by the new coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19. People from all over the world are dealing with nationwide lockdowns, community quarantine protocols, and other rules...
How to avoid getting burned by devastating financial malpractice
Modern advancements have made great strides in many sectors of society currently, but one of the most consequential is the extension of expected lifespans. Medical advancements as well as expanded access to nutritious food and clean water globally means that...
Turkey turmoiling lira plunges to record low
The currency of Turkey the lira which was introduced in 1844 and over this period it has seen many ups and downs. Once again, the Turkish lira is now dropping to all-time lows against the dollar. There are many contributing...
4 Financial Disasters You Need To Prepare For
These days, it’s definitely a must to have an emergency fund stashed somewhere in case things go wrong. And if there’s one thing we learned in life, it’s that things can always go wrong – and you need to have...
6 Financial Goals You Need To Have This 2020
January doesn’t just signify the start of the year – for many, it also signifies a brand new chance at life. And while it’s fair to say that not all of us will achieve our new year’s resolution, there’s no...
How To Achieve Your 2020 New Year’s Resolutions On A Budget
Did you know that you don’t have to be wealthy in order to reach all your goals? People usually think that only the rich can afford a lifestyle change, but the truth is, pretty much everyone does – with the...
How To Set Your Money Goals In 2020
Setting goals is important in pretty much all aspects, but especially when we’re talking about personal finance. Without a goal, everything you’re doing is akin to an aimless journey, with no destination in mind. If you really want to reach...
4 Harsh Truths About Money You Need To Hear
There’s something bittersweet about becoming an adult. Sure, back when you were a kid, you didn’t have as much freedom to go outside and play whenever you wanted to, but you did have the freedom to spend your time the...
Top 6 Things Americans Bought This Black Friday
$7.4 billion. That’s the amount spent by Americans this 2019 on Black Friday, perhaps the biggest consumer holiday of all year. Its partner holiday, Cyber Monday, also reached a record-high $9.4 billion this year. And guess what, that’s on online...
4 Ways To Save Money This Christmas
For many people, Christmas is one of the most-awaited holidays in the entire year. There’s no denying that it’s an event looked forward to by millions around the world. That said, we have to admit that Christmas can also be...