If you are a fan of rewards and like to save money, you probably live for extra cash back. Miles are great for flying, but sometimes it’s hard to beat cold hard cash. Given that retail shopping has shifted online, cash back credit cards and loyalty cards are no longer the only game in town. […]
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In finance the term “arbitrage” fills hearts with hope and joy, signaling the potential for profit with little risk. Pure arbitrage allows traders to buy and sell an asset in different markets and make money off the difference. In practice, the term gets used a bit more loosely. Arbitrage trades can refer to profiting off
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“Take Nothing But Pictures, Leave Nothing But Footprints, Kill Nothing But Time , Round the World 2009” 2009 was a whirlwind year for me. I went skydiving in Switzerland, bungee jumping in Queenstown, in between visiting 40 countries on 6 continents. While my lifestyle has been quite travel centric and even nomadic since then, that
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Financial independence often brings to mind early retirement, traveling around the world, and lounging on the beach. For us at FamilyFI, financial independence equals – Security Confidence Freedom and Ownership of time Autonomy Choices Minimal Money Stress On all of these counts there’s a spectrum. Maybe you can choose what to do with your time,
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Expat Living Living in 5 countries, including some of the most expensive cities in the world, can really mess with your mental money framework. In Hong Kong, expats barely bat an eye at spending a few thousand dollars on rent (for a 650 square foot apartment). My ex-coworker spent $10,000 (USD) on an apartment per
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My immigrant family was, ever resourceful, ever willing to skimp to save money. These were the habits that formed the basis of my adult spending habits, always looking for the best deals and ways to make more money. This Is How We Do It (this is how we dooiiiit) Never Buy Drinks – Drinks have
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Rocking up to a new country, we often go through the motions of getting to know the neighborhood, the stores, without even thinking about it. Getting to know the virtual landscape has become almost as important. I’ve become an avid online shopper because of the convenience plus a knawing thought that I could be paying
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It might be Monday morning, or smack in the middle of a productive work day. All of a sudden you remember this weekend you plan to have a barbecue, and you need a few items. It doesn’t seem like much, maybe a few meats and snacks, barbecue tongs, a grill brush, some plastic knives and
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Setting up a business has never been simpler online. As a freelancer or small business owner, having a professional website offers clear benefits: 24/7 marketing presence Clear message crafted by you Accessible contact information Open feedback Loop Yet about 40% of small businesses still don’t have a website. If you’ve never setup a website before,
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The number of Americans who need cash flow they just don’t have is quite sobering. According to a bankrate survey, only 39% of Americans have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency, despite 34% of households having a major unexpected expense over the course of a year. A solid 12% of folks have to borrow
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Here’s a question: if you were to be paid for every job you do as a parent, just how much would you be earning? Though we believe the price of a parents’ job is priceless, to find out, Funky Pigeon have created a calculator to tell you exactly what you could be earning. They’ve analysed
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The genius of Jeff Bezos has been to create a shopping holiday in the summer, Amazon Prime Day, seemingly out of thin air. It’s now extended into 2 days, and the lure of heavily discounted items combined with the ease of 1 click buy has woken up the entire ecommerce ecosystem. Rival retailers like Target
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