Stop paying dumb taxes

Why do we invest our hard earn money? What exactly are we investing for? If we ponder deeper, the only reason that we invest today is because we care about our future. Investing is about …

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Things that saved us money recently

The only realistic way to achieve financial independence is to spend less money than you earn and invest the difference. Eventually the investment amount will be large enough to sustain your expenses. This is why …

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Breathe, relax, world is not ending

The stock market has been on a downward spiral lately, mostly caused by the low crude oil price and concerns on Chinese economic growth. Not surprisingly, our stock portfolio has been decreasing in value over the …

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Instilling financial responsibility in kids

Today’s post is a guest blog post written by Rachel Everly. She loves to write on finance and education with topics towards student welfare making students self-reliant.   Raising kids right is a huge responsibility and requires …

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Respect your money

how to start investing in dividend paying stocks

I recently finished reading “The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom” by Suze Orman. One of the steps that she mentioned in the book is being respectful of yourself and your money. I’ve heard this phrase …

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What is frugality? Frugality is…

What is frugality? Frugality is living below your means. Frugality is walking or biking to grocery stores instead of driving. Frugality is growing your own vegetables and herbs. Frugality is buying long lasting memories and experiences …

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