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My name’s Jesse. I run this site and write everything on it. It’s just a place for me to share money tips and ideas that have helped me, in case they help someone else too. Hopefully you found something useful while you were here.

Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Debt?

by Jesse

If you’re in debt and feeling overwhelmed, you might be wondering what happens if you can’t pay. Can you go to jail for not paying … Read more

Categories Debt

What to Do With Extra Cash Right Now (and What Not To Do)

by Jesse

Whether it’s $1,000 or $100,000, having extra cash on hand is a rare and powerful opportunity. The decisions you make with it can either strengthen … Read more

Categories Insights

Low Income Budget Example ($2,000/mo)

by Jesse

In this article I show you a simple low income budget example. I’ll be using a $2,000 monthly income as the baseline, which would reflect … Read more

Categories Budgeting

8 Simple Ways to Invest Small Amounts of Money

by Jesse

If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, investing might feel completely out of reach. But the truth is, there are real ways to invest small amounts … Read more

Categories Investing

What People Mean When They Say “Invest in the S&P 500”

by Jesse

When you’re new to investing, people love to throw around phrases like “Just invest in the S&P 500.” But what people mean when they say … Read more

Categories Investing

40 Smart Ways to Save Money Every Month

by Jesse

If you feel like your money disappears as soon as you get paid, you’re not alone. Most people never learned any solid ways to save … Read more

Categories Saving
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Hi, my name's Jesse. I built this site to share free finance tools and tips with people after dealing with my own money struggles, then recovering from them. Just honest answers to real-world questions. Check out one of my free tools or search through the articles while you're here.

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