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April 2022

On happiness and wealth: The Psychology of Money
tl;dr • The ability to control your time is the highest dividend money pays • Saving consistently is more important than income or return rates • Raise…
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Saving with customized video streaming
tl;dr • Video streaming subscriptions may be boosting an opportunity cost for some • Hand-pick your content for a cheaper and more personalized…
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Stock up smart
tl;dr • Buying items in bulk can help one save a lot of money • Many products are non-perishable and can be stored for a long time • Subscription…
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Going global
tl;dr • Make fee-free purchases and withdrawals anywhere in the world • Don't overpay for international phone coverage • Consider a backup plan
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Know thyself: keeping track of your finances
tl;dr • Knowing where you are at is key to getting where you would like to be • Track daily expenses to identify what can be cut • Keep snapshots of…
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The high cost of "low" fees
tl;dr • Even the smallest fees can be a big hinderance to your wealth growth • Credit card annual fees may be OK if you're able to make up for them with…
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Credit cards 101: an optimization strategy for starters
tl;dr • Make sure credit cards are for you first • You can save a lot of money by using rewards credit cards • Great returns can be obtained with a…
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Automate your way to prosperity
tl;dr • Set up systems that make "financial success" the path of least resistance • Pay yourself first, automatically • Cut on "Starbucks money" and…
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