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Better Finances for a Better You

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← Curating the web to find the most interesting and helpful information about your money.

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Did you know?

The U.S. $5 bill has the shortest lifespan of any denomination. According to the Federal Reserve, the estimated lifespan of a $5 bill is 4.7 years.

8 things you may not know about American money →

Word of the week

Frugal

When it comes to handling their finances, someone who is particularly cautious about spending less and saving more is said to be frugal.

Living frugally and happily in retirement by Investopedia →

Budgeting

27 Ways to Save Money When You Have a Baby By Deborah Skolnik

Your little bundle can cost you big. Here's how to avoid blowing your budget →

Quote of the week

"It’s not your salary that makes you rich, it’s your spending habits."

- Charles A. Jaffe

Infographic of the week

Visualizing the extraordinary power of compound interest by the Visualcapitalist

The power of compound interest is so compelling, that it’s been often called the “eighth wonder of the world”. Find out why this concept is so fundamental to personal finance in the following infographic:

Visualizing the extraordinary power of compound interest by the Visualcapitalist The power of compound interest →

Saving

To save money on groceries, try these tips before going to the store

Saving NPR Heard on: All Things Considered →

Investing

4 investing tips for new parents by Emily Guy Birken

When you’re elbow deep in diapers, sleep deprivation, and Cocomelon, investing is probably the last thing on your mind. But these strategies for new parents will set you and your kids up for success.

Here’s what you need to know →

Serious stuff

Financial wellness means having a comfortable sense of financial security and having enough money to meet all needs and demands in your life.

What is financial wellbeing? →

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