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2286: 4 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund by Kumiko of The Budget Mom Apr 26, 2023

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Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 4 smart ways to use your tax refund

Episode 2286: 4 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund by Kumiko of The Budget Mom

Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford.

The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/what-you-should-really-do-with-that-tax-refund/

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2285: Should You Save More For Retirement Or Pay Off Debt First? by Mark Dennis Apr 25, 2023

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Mark Dennis with Financial Finesse asks if you should save for retirement or pay off debt first

Episode 2285: Should You Save More For Retirement Or Pay Off Debt First? by Mark Dennis

After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s.

This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce.

They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives.

The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/03/29/should-you-save-more-for-retirement-or-pay-off-debt-first/

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2284: MONDAY MASTERY - Why You Can't Become Rich Without Debt by Chris Odegard Apr 24, 2023

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Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor talks about why debt is required for getting rich

Episode 2284: MONDAY MASTERY - Why You Can't Become Rich Without Debt by Chris Odegard

Chris writes an alternative investment blog called The Prolific Investor. Chris wants you to challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to investing, personal finance, and money; so you can make work a choice instead of a necessity.

The original post is located here: https://theprolificinvestor.net/16-why-you-cant-become-rich-without-debt/

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2283: How to Build a Circle of Support For Your Life by Ellen Burgan Apr 23, 2023

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Ellen Burgan teaches us how to build a circle of support.

Episode 2283: How to Build a Circle of Support For Your Life by Ellen Burgan

Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you.

The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/circle-of-support/

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2282: The Power Of A No Spend Challenge by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Apr 23, 2023

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Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about the power behind a no spend challenge.

Episode 2282: The Power Of A No Spend Challenge by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.

The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/10/the-power-of-a-no-spend-challenge.html

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2281: 5 Signs That Now Is a Good Time to Refinance Your Student Loans by Jolene Latimer Apr 22, 2023

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Jolene Latimer with Student Loan Planner shares 5 signs that now is a good time to refinance your student loans

Episode 2281: 5 Signs That Now Is a Good Time to Refinance Your Student Loans by Jolene Latimer

Student Loan Planner has the country's top experts in figuring out exactly what to do with monster student loan debt. If you owe $20,000 to $1 million in student loans, they can help you by creating a custom student loan plan made just for you that details the path to debt freedom, and connect you with private lenders that will refinance your loans at a lower interest rate. You'll also get a cash back bonus.

The original post is located here: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/good-time-refinance-student-loans/

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2280: Should You Die With Zero? by Nick Maggiulli Apr 21, 2023

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Nick Maggiulli talks about whether or not you should die with no money

Episode 2280: Should You Die With Zero? by Nick Maggiulli

The goal of Of Dollars And Data is to help you make better financial decisions using the best information available. Ultimately, Nick wants you to act smarter and live richer. As a result, this blog will cover ideas such as:

-What to expect from financial markets

-How to think about risk

-How to time investment purchases

-How to find good information and ignore bad information

-How to organize and manage your finances

-The best ways to increase your long-term wealth

And much, much more.

Though the ideas presented on this blog won’t revolutionize finance, they will provide you with a different perspective on money that you can use in your everyday life. Nick is sure of this because of the hundreds of hours of research that went into the more than 300 posts currently published on this blog.

The original post is located here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/should-you-die-with-zero/

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2279: Is Life Insurance Really a Good Investment? by Jeff Rose Apr 20, 2023

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Jeff Rose talks about the value of life insurance

Episode 2279: Is Life Insurance Really a Good Investment? by Jeff Rose

Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur.

The original post is located here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/life-insurance-as-an-investment/

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2278: [Part 2] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy Hill Apr 19, 2023

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Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares the pros and cons of rental properties. This is part 2 of 2.

Episode 2278: [Part 2] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy Hill

Andy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan. His goal is to give his family the best life possible and strengthen their family tree for generations to come.

In 2016, he got so geeked about this topic of young family finance that he decided to start a blog and podcast about it. It began as a hobby and then morphed into a fun side hustle when people started to enjoy the information he was sharing. Fast forward to today, he’s left his corporate event marketing career behind and is now a full-time blogger and podcaster who has been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News

The original post is located here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/rental-properties-pros-and-cons

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2277: [Part 1] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy Hill Apr 18, 2023

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Andy Hill of Marriage Kids And Money shares the pros and cons of rental properties. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 2277: [Part 1] Rental Properties Pros and Cons by Andy Hill

The original post is located here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/rental-properties-pros-and-cons

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