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Here’s How to Stop Succumbing to Financial Peer Pressure
No one wants to be the friend who always has to miss dinners, concerts, and vacations because of their strict budget. Maybe you’re unexpectedly tight on cash all of a sudden, or maybe your friend group has slowly but surely fallen victim to lifestyle creep. Whatever your reasons, saying “no” to well-intentioned friends and family…
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Beware the Costs of ‘Lifestyle Creep’
Maybe you recently got that promotion (congrats!), or paid off a debt (super congrats!), or you’re finally seeing some returns on your investments. For whatever reason, you’re suddenly able to spend more money on daily luxuries. We’ve previously covered how many sources like to overstate the impact of small purchases, like your morning iced coffee, on…
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How to Launder Dirty Money
If you’re like me, you’ve aced “Money Laundering 101″ via hit shows like Ozark and Breaking Bad. (The linked examples are highly entertaining explanations of how money laundering works in their TV worlds, for reference.)
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How Much Free Time Is Too Much Free Time, According to Science
In today’s busy world of work obligations and family responsibilities, free time can feel like an impossible luxury. You may dream of having long, lazy days to whatever you enjoy. But as enjoyable as all that time may seem, it turns out that there can be too much of a good thing: Too much free…