Stocks can seem as confusing as differential calculus.

If you have money to invest, but you’re not learning how and where to do so, then you’re probably wasting valuable resources that could help you grow your nest egg or save for your children’s future. And you don’t want to do that.

This piece is merely a starting point, and should in no way be used as your sole stock-investing advice. Take what you learn here, then determine if stocks would be a good option for you. [ continue reading… ]

Do you love the freedom of traveling, but hate the cost?

Do you stay home because you think you don’t have the money to purchase plane tickets?

It doesn’t have to be like that.

With these tips from travel insider John Kamal, of iplantravelcanada.com, you’ll be able to hit the skies without blowing your budget.
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Most people who end up in debt get there for different reasons. However, once you decide that you are tired of the bondage and uncertainty that comes with owing others money, it’s time to make a debt reduction plan that works for you. As you decide how to proceed, here are some tips to keep in mind as you create your debt plan:
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2018 goals
January is a popular month for setting new financial goals for the year. But, as many of us have learned over the years, we’re likely only setting ourselves up for failure during the beginning of the year.

It’s not that we don’t see the need to improve our spending habits, be more consistent with savings, or change our money mindsets. We just underestimate the power of deeply-ingrained habit — and inertia.

There’s no shortage of tips for reaching fitness, financial, and other life goals, but — lingering on that idea of power — here are a few more you might not have encountered before.
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As unemployment drops and the demand for workers continues to increase, the ball is in the employee’s court to attract potential employees. Companies in similar industries are increasingly competing amongst each other for the best-qualified applicants — even to the point of courting people before they’ve moved on from their current jobs. With comparable positions and tempting salaries at your fingertips, it’s only natural to consider switching jobs, especially if you’re being personally recruited by a friend or former colleague.

Switching jobs might not seem like as much of a leap as switching careers, but job hopping can still be detrimental to your career path and your finances. Before you jump at that new opportunity, take these tips to heart.
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how to pack lunch

We all know in theory that brown bagging is a great way to save money and eat a bit healthier. However, for a lot of us, it’s hard to find the motivation and energy to pack a lunch, especially if it’s going to be the same old ham and cheese on wheat every day. Before long, we lose momentum and it’s back to eating burgers and subs five days a week.

If that sounds like you, here are some tips to help you pack an inexpensive lunch that will make you forget all about the allure of restaurant meals.
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