Most people think saving 75% of their income requires sacrifice and misery. Liz from Frugalwoods and her husband proved the opposite: they saved up to 82% of their take-home pay while raising a family in an expensive city—and actually enjoyed the process. Liz shares the mindset shift that transformed their finances: frugality isn't about deprivation, it's ab ... Show More
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Most parents rush to open 529 plans for newborns, convinced they're building their child's future. But here's what financial experts won't tell you: that decision might be destroying more value than it creates. The accounts marketed most aggressively to new parents often provide ... Show More
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1672: Money Saving Hacks for Non Cheapskates by Renee of The Fun Sized Life on Creating Goals and working Backwards
Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life shares money-saving hacks for people who aren't cheapskates
Episode 1672: Money Saving Hacks for Non Cheapskates by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life on Creating Goals and working Backwards
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Can I Spend More Than 25% on My House?
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Should I Roll My 401(k) Over to an IRA?
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The Irony of Whole Life Insurance
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