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Money Hacks that Don't Work

5 Money Hacks That Don’t Save You Money (And 5 That Do)

March 4, 2020 Jake Money Management, Value Comparisons

In the vast world of personal finance bloggery (it’s my neologism, so sue me) there’s no shortage of so-called “money hacks.” They’re called “hacks” to appear sophisticated and perhaps radical,

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Harvard Extension School

Harvard Extension School: The Backdoor to the Ivy League?

February 25, 2020 Jake Career, Value Comparisons

Harvard Extension School is the mostly online way to gain access to the illustrious Harvard brand. We all know that the cost of college is becoming untenable and the chances

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Getting a Raise

5 Things to Do Before You Ask for a Raise

February 10, 2020 Jake Career, Infographics

Everyone wants a raise, who would say no to higher pay? But when it comes time to ask for a raise, too many people are content to wait for an

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Total Compensation

Total Compensation: 5 Steps to Calculate Your True Earnings

January 30, 2020 Jake Career, Value Comparisons

When considering how much you earn most people report their gross annual salary. However, yearly earnings likely represent a small part of your total compensation. In order to maximize value

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asset allocation basket

The Best Free Asset Allocation Spreadsheet

January 27, 2020 Jake Free Finance Tools

If you enjoyed: The Best Free Investment Tracking Spreadsheet, you’re going to love this asset allocation spreadsheet add-on! This spreadsheet utilizes information from the investment tracker (and/or new entries) to provide

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The Best Free Investment Tracking Spreadsheet

January 18, 2020 Jake Free Finance Tools

Investing for your retirement is as complex as you make it. The process of buying, holding and re-balancing your portfolio may seem like a daunting prospect for many. For others,

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Why That Life Insurance Quote Might be Totally Bogus

August 19, 2018 Jake Uncategorized

You hear it on the radio all the time – the 40 year old male that could get a 20 year $500,000 term life insurance policy for only $30.62 per

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Signs Your Debt Is out of Control and How to Fix It

May 14, 2018 Jake Uncategorized

Some kinds of debt are normal, perhaps even necessary to maintain healthy finances. Cyclical debt such as a mortgage and line of credit that is paid in full each month

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5 things that every new business needs

The True Cost of Buying Overpriced Whole Life Insurance

April 8, 2018 Jake Life Insurance, Money Management

Recently, I’ve been publishing guest posts in an effort to expand the range of topics covered by Valuist. Inviting qualified authors to lend their expertise also helps me attain the

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How to Refinance Your Student Loans and Why It’s Important

March 11, 2018 Jake Money Management

Valuist has been on a largely unplanned hiatus, due to the mostly planned pregnancy of my wife and upcoming birth of our daughter- A daunting and exciting experience, to say

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Married money

3 Ways to Merge Your Finances When you Get Married

November 13, 2017 Jake Money Management

When my wife and I were first married the prospect of combining our finances was daunting. Are we supposed to share all of our accounts and assets from now on?

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The True Cost of Buying A Car

The True Cost of Buying a Car: 5 Common Costs and How to Cut Them Down

October 15, 2017 Jake Uncategorized

Just like the true cost of buying a home may be higher than you expected, the long-term cost of buying a car can be staggering. Here we look at the typical costs to finance,

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minimalist

Poor, Cheap or Minimalist?

September 17, 2017 Jake Philosophy

If you’re cheap, you have  money but won’t spend it until you’re forced to. When you’re poor you simply can’t afford spending beyond your necessary living expenses. But as a Minimalist you have money but

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5 Unavoidable Obstacles Freelancers Face

September 10, 2017 Jake Career

It’s been a few months since my last article and I know all 5 of my regular readers are patiently awaiting an update. I transitioned to a new position, at a

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In Bad Company: How to Win a Protest

May 21, 2017 Jake Philosophy

The following is a Guest Post by Strangers to Creation author and retired healthcare investigator, Kevin Nelson, who recently undertook (and won) an old-school protest… with signs and everything. The details

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