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4 Alternative Budgeting Methods Beyond 50/30/20
The 50/30/20 rule is a great start, but it doesn't work for everyone. Explore four powerful alternative budgeting methods—Zero-Based, Envelope, Pay-Yourself-First, and the Anti-Budget—to find the perfect fit for your financial personality.
The Tax Advantages of Investing in a 529 Plan for Education
We detail how 529 plans offer tax-deferred growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses, making them a superior vehicle to a standard brokerage account for college savings.
5 Levels of Financial Independence: Find Your Path to FI
Break down the path to FI into manageable stages: 1) Solvency, 2) Stability, 3) Debt Freedom, 4) Coast FI, 5) Full FI. This provides readers with a roadmap and a sense of progress.
How Much Do You Actually Need to Retire? The 4% Rule Explained
Detailing the popular retirement withdrawal guideline. We explain how to use it to calculate your "Financial Independence" number and discuss its modern-day pros and cons.
How to Create Your First Written Financial Plan (In Under 2 Hours)
Stop drifting financially. This template-driven guide walks you through creating a powerful one-page financial plan covering goals, net worth, debt, and investments—in less than two hours.
How to Lower Your Taxable Income (Legally): A Guide to Tax Credits and Deductions
We explain the powerful difference between a tax credit (a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your tax bill) and a tax deduction (a reduction of your taxable income), with examples of each.
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