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For Spenders · Money Mindset
What Your 80-Year-Old Self Would Tell You (2026)
A simple thought experiment: what your 80-year-old self might say about your choices today: money, work, relationships, and time.
Apr 9, 2025 · 3 min read
Apr 9, 2025 · 3 min read
For Spenders · Videos
Spending Habits That Keep You Poor (And How to Break Them)
Break the spending habits keeping you stuck. Track your money, set clear goals, and spend smarter with no-spend challenges, money resets, and expense tracking.
Feb 13, 2025 · 3 min read
Feb 13, 2025 · 3 min read
For Savers · Videos
The Lazy Way to Get Rich (Do Almost Nothing)
Discover the Lazy Portfolio: a simple, low-maintenance investing strategy using low-cost index funds. Learn 4 simple portfolios and let your money work.
Feb 6, 2025 · 3 min read
Feb 6, 2025 · 3 min read
For Strategists · Videos
How to Start Your First Business: 5 Money Steps to Take First
How to start your first business without mixing it into your personal money: get an EIN, open a business account, write a one-page plan, and track taxes.
Feb 5, 2025 · 3 min read
Feb 5, 2025 · 3 min read
For Scramblers · Videos
How to Create a System to Achieve Your Goals
A goal tells you where you want to land. A system gets you there. Turn one money goal into an automatic payday step you can keep all year.
Jan 17, 2025 · 3 min read
Jan 17, 2025 · 3 min read
For Savers · Videos
Are You Saving Too Much? How to Know When Cash Should Move
Are you saving too much? Set a cash target, see why money past it can lose ground to inflation, and decide where the extra should go next.
Jan 16, 2025 · 3 min read
Jan 16, 2025 · 3 min read
For Scramblers · Money Basics
Financial Advice for 18-Year-Olds: Start Smart
New to adult money? Here’s financial advice for 18-year-olds on budgeting, saving, building credit, and starting to invest so you avoid mistakes.
Jan 6, 2025 · 3 min read
Jan 6, 2025 · 3 min read
For Scramblers · Money Basics
How to Budget Your First Paycheck (2026 Guide)
Learn how to budget your first paycheck in 2026 with simple steps: bills first, FUN money, saving, and a plan that actually fits your real life.
Jan 6, 2025 · 3 min read
Jan 6, 2025 · 3 min read
For Strategists · Videos
5 Money Traps to Avoid and How to Stay Ahead Financially
Discover the 5 biggest money traps keeping people financially stuck and learn practical strategies to save smart, beat lifestyle creep, invest wisely.
Jan 3, 2025 · 3 min read
Jan 3, 2025 · 3 min read
For Savers · Tools & Resources
Best High Yield Savings Accounts for 2026: How to Compare Them
Compare the best high yield savings accounts for 2026 by APY, fees, FDIC or NCUA coverage, and transfer speed, then confirm the live rate before you open one.
Jan 3, 2025 · 3 min read
Jan 3, 2025 · 3 min read
For Spenders · Tools & Resources
Best Budgeting Apps in 2026: Pick the Right One for You
Compare the best budgeting apps in 2026: zero-based, envelope, and AI tracking. Pros, cons, pricing, and which app fits your Money Type.
Dec 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Dec 30, 2024 · 3 min read
For Savers · Money Basics
Short vs. Medium vs. Long-Term Financial Goals (2026)
Short-, medium-, and long-term financial goals explained with examples, plus where each goal's money should live so the timeline decides the plan.
Dec 28, 2024 · 3 min read
Dec 28, 2024 · 3 min read
For Scramblers · Money Basics
How to Stop Running Out of Money Each Month
Running out of money before payday? Pay bills first on payday, give the rest a weekly number, find the leaks, and build a small buffer so the month lasts.
Dec 27, 2024 · 3 min read
Dec 27, 2024 · 3 min read
For Spenders · Money Mindset
Why Is Personal Finance Dependent Upon Your Behavior?
Personal finance depends on your behavior because the basics are simple and the moments are hard. Learn how to change the setup so willpower matters less.
Dec 27, 2024 · 3 min read
Dec 27, 2024 · 3 min read
For Strategists · Money Basics
How Assets and Liabilities Affect Net Worth (2026)
Confused about net worth? Learn how assets and liabilities connect to net worth, plus simple examples so you can calculate yours and track progress in 2026.
Dec 27, 2024 · 3 min read
Dec 27, 2024 · 3 min read
For Strategists · Videos
6 Money Mindset Beliefs No One Tells You About Getting Rich
Six money mindset beliefs about getting rich, from abundance to owning assets, each paired with one action that shows the belief in your actual accounts.
Dec 24, 2024 · 3 min read
Dec 24, 2024 · 3 min read
For Savers · Investing
Pay Off Debt vs. Save or Invest: How to Choose (2026)
Not sure whether to pay off debt, save, or invest first? Use a simple five-step order based on interest rates, your safety cushion, and any employer match.
Nov 1, 2024 · 3 min read
Nov 1, 2024 · 3 min read
For Scramblers · Money Mindset
5 Good Financial Habits to Build in 2026
Five good financial habits you can start this month: pay yourself first, spend less than you earn, budget, build an emergency fund, and spend on purpose.
Oct 31, 2024 · 3 min read
Oct 31, 2024 · 3 min read
For Strategists · Money Mindset
How to Gain Financial Freedom in 2026
Learn how to gain financial freedom with a simple plan: track spending, pay down debt, build savings, and invest consistently without feeling overwhelmed.
Sep 26, 2024 · 3 min read
Sep 26, 2024 · 3 min read
For Savers · Investing
How to Invest in Stocks for Beginners (2026 Guide)
How to invest in stocks for beginners: pick a broker, choose simple funds, set a monthly amount, and stay consistent. A clear 2026 starter plan.
Sep 6, 2024 · 3 min read
Sep 6, 2024 · 3 min read
For Spenders · Money Mindset
How to Stop Shopping Addiction: A Simple 10-Step Plan (2026)
Want to stop shopping addiction? Look back at 90 days of spending, remove saved cards, wait before you buy, and know when to get professional help.
Sep 1, 2024 · 3 min read
Sep 1, 2024 · 3 min read
For Strategists · Investing
5 Wealth Killers That Keep People Broke (And Fixes)
Meet the biggest wealth killers: high-interest debt, lifestyle creep, car costs, no emergency fund, and investing too late. Plus simple fixes.
Aug 22, 2024 · 3 min read
Aug 22, 2024 · 3 min read
For Spenders · Money Basics
7-Day Money Challenge: A Simple Financial Makeover
A 7-day money challenge with one short task a day: find your real numbers, cut one leak, add a pause before checkout, and automate savings.
Jul 26, 2024 · 3 min read
Jul 26, 2024 · 3 min read
Investing
401(k) or Roth IRA First? The 2026 Order for Your First Job
Get the employer match, then fund a Roth IRA, then go back to your 401(k). See the 2026 limits and when to switch to traditional.
Jun 28, 2024 · 3 min read
Jun 28, 2024 · 3 min read

What Your 80-Year-Old Self Would Tell You (2026)

Spending Habits That Keep You Poor (And How to Break Them)

The Lazy Way to Get Rich (Do Almost Nothing)

How to Start Your First Business: 5 Money Steps to Take First

How to Create a System to Achieve Your Goals

Are You Saving Too Much? How to Know When Cash Should Move

Financial Advice for 18-Year-Olds: Start Smart

How to Budget Your First Paycheck (2026 Guide)

5 Money Traps to Avoid and How to Stay Ahead Financially

Best High Yield Savings Accounts for 2026: How to Compare Them

Best Budgeting Apps in 2026: Pick the Right One for You

Short vs. Medium vs. Long-Term Financial Goals (2026)

How to Stop Running Out of Money Each Month

Why Is Personal Finance Dependent Upon Your Behavior?

How Assets and Liabilities Affect Net Worth (2026)

6 Money Mindset Beliefs No One Tells You About Getting Rich

Pay Off Debt vs. Save or Invest: How to Choose (2026)

5 Good Financial Habits to Build in 2026

How to Gain Financial Freedom in 2026

How to Invest in Stocks for Beginners (2026 Guide)

How to Stop Shopping Addiction: A Simple 10-Step Plan (2026)

5 Wealth Killers That Keep People Broke (And Fixes)

7-Day Money Challenge: A Simple Financial Makeover

401(k) or Roth IRA First? The 2026 Order for Your First Job