Author - Rachel Slifka

budget living • budgeting • happiness • misc. stuff • money management • saving money • spending

7 Reasons Why There Is Never Enough Money

2 years ago

home ownership • misc. stuff • scams & fraud

How to Sell Items Quickly on Craigslist

2 years ago

happiness • healthy living • misc. stuff • spending

Give Your Look a Refresh: 7 Makeover Tips for Springtime

2 years ago

budget living • misc. stuff • money management • spending

Should You Tip Restaurant Robots?

2 years ago

book reviews • happiness • misc. stuff • saving money

How to Cancel a Barnes and Noble Membership

2 years ago

misc. stuff • money management • relationships

5 Reasons Why It’s OK to Talk about Money

2 years ago

budget living • college life • misc. stuff • money management • relationships • spending

5 Reasons Why I Always Pay Friends Back Quickly

2 years ago

misc. stuff • relationships • saving money

Always a Bridesmaid? How Much Does the Average Bridesmaid Dress Cost?

2 years ago

What Are the Pros and Cons of International Investing?

2 years ago

healthy living • misc. stuff • saving money

How Much Does It Cost to Make Handmade Soap?

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1) Create a 50/30/20 budget that lets you know what you can afford.

2) Treat your marriage like a business. Let one person manage the money, both people need to agree on goals and budget.

3) Pay off toxic debt, but use “good” debt to get ahead.

4) Risk is a fact of life, sensibly manage it. Diversify, do target asset allocation, cut costs and stick to your plan.

5) Save early for retirement. Save as much as you can and don’t stop.

6) Preserve your home equity. Buy less house than you can afford, pay off your mortgage. Don’t move if you can afford it.

7) Be a savvy consumer. Shop around for financial products, review recurring expenses and advocate for pro-consume regulation.