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Your 7-Step Year-End Financial Planning Checklist for a Secure New Year
Your 7-step checklist for a strong year-end financial review. Master debt, optimize taxes, max retirement accounts, and prepare for a secure new year.

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Forget '3-6 Months': How to Build a Realistic Emergency Fund for Your Life
Tired of the 3-6 month rule? Learn how to build an emergency fund that works for your life. Start with your first $400 quick-win, triage high-interest debt, and use our 16 real-life scenarios to set a custom savings goal.

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When ‘I Do’ meets Big Spending.
How Much Should You Really Spend on Weddings and Life’s Big Milestones: from Birthdays and Anniversaries to Births and Coming-of-Age Celebrations

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Hidden College Resources: The Support You Didn't Know You Had
College life presents unique financial and personal challenges. This guide illuminates the powerful, yet often overlooked, network of campus resources designed to help students overcome financial strain, access vital support, and build resilience. From emergency funds and re-entry programs to free tax prep and childcare aid, learn exactly how to find and utilize the services you deserve.

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Freedom Isn’t Free on the Fourth of July
Plan a July 4th with purpose! This guide reveals unseen holiday costs & offers smart tips for intentional, safe, and sustainable Independence Day celebrations.

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Food Budget: What to Buy for $250/Month.
Master a $250 monthly grocery budget with the "Rule of Thirds": dividing your spend into Foundation, Fuel, and Flavor. Get a smart, balanced strategy that prioritizes nutrition without sacrificing enjoyment.

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Your First Job at 18: 10 Things You’ll Actually Gain
Lessons of your first job. Learn how fundamental economic and behavioral principles empower early career growth, building invaluable skills for life. Build lasting skills like financial smarts, negotiation, and adaptability, your true human capital for lifelong success.

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How Can Spenders Save Money
A simple, goal-based savings method that prioritizes consistency, intention, and freedom.

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Minimum Wage Earners: Maximizing Your Income and Resources with Smart Strategies
Learn how to boost your earnings, access community resources, and build financial confidence, all on a minimum wage.

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Why We Spend the Way We Do: A Behavioral Guide to Household Expenses
How behavioral economics explains common spending habits: and how low-income households can use small shifts to take control of essential and everyday expenses.

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A Basic $25000 Budget
Budgeting on a $25000 Income: Suggested Percentages and Dollar Amounts

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15 Steps to Buying a Reliable Used Car Under $5000
From Inspections to Insurance - Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Cheap Used Car

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Breaking the Cycle: How to Overcome Addiction and Manage Debt
Struggling with addiction or a financial relapse? Discover practical, compassionate steps to regain emotional balance and rebuild your life.

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Childcare You Can Afford
A Budgeting Guide to Childcare and Education on a Modest Income.

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15 Places to Save on Bills: Just by Calling Customer Service
Lower your bills today! This guide reveals 15 areas to call for discounts on utilities, phone, internet, insurance, credit cards, and more. Plus, expert negotiation psychology!

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The Conscious Car Buyer: How to Navigate Emotion, Marketing, and Money
Lean how to be a Conscious Car Buyer by balancing emotion, marketing, and money. Consciously factoring in the emotional aspect of buying a car. Learn the difference between Needs, Wants and Desires in Car Buying.

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The Gentle Art of Rotation
Discover the power of rotation! Learn 15 gentle rotations for your budget, home, self-care, and social life that nourish both you and the planet.

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How to Find an Entry-Level Job Right Out of College (And Stay Financially Secure)
Starting your career after college? Learn how to find entry-level jobs, build financial stability, budget effectively, and secure affordable housing.

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Cook Smart: When to Buy, When to Make Foods!
When It’s Worth Buying Fancy Food (Even If You Could Make It Yourself), and when it's worth making it yourself.

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Eating Well Without a Kitchen
A Food Pantry Guide for When Money, Cooking, or Food Access Is Limited

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