How Families Should Navigate the NPD Data Breach

Between 2021-2022, nearly 1 million U.S. children fell victim to identity fraud, often through a school or healthcare data breach. That’s 1 in 43 children compromised.  Data breaches are scary enough as adults, but when you have a family, protecting your identities matters more than ever. In an age where data breaches seem to happen every month, […]

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How to Pick the Best Work From Home Tools For Your Office

Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, with over a quarter of Americans switching to remote work, and nearly every person in the country saying they’d like to work from home at least some of the time. But it takes a bit more than a laptop to make that switch comfortable. It’s important to pick

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Betterment Review: Affordable Robo-Advising for All

Investment decisions can be fraught with emotions, leading to less-than-ideal outcomes. So why not put your trust in the impartial guidance of robo-advisors? Say goodbye to uncertainty and let technology drive your financial success! Meet Betterment, your digital money guru who merges advanced tech designed with human expertise to transform your finances. Betterment’s specialty? Crafting

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International And Domestic Geo Arbitrage Strategy: Critical Decision Points

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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Family Living Costs In 5 Major Cities Around The World

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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Frugal Living Tips: Ways Immigrants Save Money

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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Digital Nomad Pregnancy: Trying To Get And Stay Pregnant in 3 Countries

When my first child was 2 months, we left sunny California to return to vibrant but smoggy Hong Kong. I’d spent the better part of the prior decade there, chasing dreams and stashing away cash for a return to the states. Giving birth in Hong Kong had been an option, and we’d had friends spend

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CoastFI 101: Ultimate Guide to Coasting to Financial Independence

The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has spread like…well…wildfire since its inception.  The concepts underlying the FIRE lifestyle circulated  in the early 90s. But it didn’t really take off until the 2010s when the media started paying more attention. In the past few years, a few different “types” of FIRE have been coined to

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Best Tax Preparation Software For Freelancers and Self-employed Individuals

Tax law can be complicated.  Since most of us don’t prepare tax returns for a living, we don’t always know we can and can’t deduct. To add to the pressure, if you make a mistake on your tax return, it can cost you.  Not only could you owe more taxes, but you may also get

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How to Make an Extra $1,000 Per Month: 8 Ways to Earn

Unless you’re one of the Walton sisters and heir to the Walmart fortune, chances are, you could benefit from making an extra $1,000 per month. Whether you’re a full-time mom or full-time employee, bringing in more money can help you: Free up your finances Pay down your debt Increase your savings And invest in the

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