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A strong credit score can be the key to major financial purchases and affordable loans, but some states saw notable declines that created a “perfect storm” for Americans’ wallets, according to a credit repair expert. On Thursday, WalletHub released its list of the states with the largest credit score decreases, and Micah Abigail LLC founder […]

For decades, Americans were given the same advice about money: Find a good financial adviser. Trust the person, not just the process. That model worked when markets were simpler, tax laws changed more slowly, statements arrived quarterly and financial decision-making wasn’t so complex. But today, investors are navigating inflation, volatile markets, rising debt and rapid […]

Wondering how to give meaningful gifts when you’re on a budget? Giving gifts is one of my favorite parts of the holidays, but I know that it can feel stressful when you’re on a budget. If you’ve ever wondered how to give meaningful gifts when you don’t have much money to spend, you’re definitely not […]

It feels like everyone has a side hustle these days. I still have one myself, but I don’t think they’re for everyone, and sometimes, it seems like they do more harm than good. I’ve been pursuing side hustles since I left high school over ten years ago through different jobs, including freelance writing, project management, […]

Wondering what you should do if you’re barely scraping by financially? It’s a scary and stressful feeling when you are running out of money but need to make ends meet. Maybe you’re worried about how you’ll pay your bills this month, or you feel like no matter how hard you work, there’s just never enough […]

Do you want to learn how to make money freelancing and work from home? Freelancing is a flexible way to earn money from home, choose your own clients, and build a career around your skills – even if you’re just getting started and have no experience. Today, I’m sharing an interview I had with Samer […]

Over the years, I’ve received a lot of questions about what it’s really like to work from home – everything from how I stay productive to what kind of desk and chair I use. I’ve been working from home as a full-time freelancer for several years now, and over time, I’ve figured out what really […]

Over the years, I’ve shared a lot about how I built a flexible lifestyle, became my own boss, and created a life that doesn’t revolve around work. But I realized I haven’t given a full behind-the-scenes look at what my actual daily life looks like in a very long time. If you’ve ever wondered how […]