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Wealth in the Works
  • Basics
  • Saving
  • Investing
  • Debt
  • Insights
  • Free Tools
    • Retirement Investment Calculator
    • Student Loan Payoff Calculator
    • Salary Increase Calculator
    • Impulse Buy Calculator
    • Subscription Savings Finder
    • Emergency Fund Calculator
    • Debt Payoff Calculator
    • Compound Interest Calculator

Basics

Clear, helpful guides for anyone just getting started with money, focused on building a strong foundation. This section explains how things like budgeting, accounts, interest, and credit actually work in simple, easy-to-follow language. If you’re new to managing money or trying to get organized, these posts are a great place to begin.

The Top Financial Goals for Each Decade of Your Life

by Jesse

For most people, the typical American work life stretches roughly from their 20s into their mid to late 60s, and sometimes beyond. While there’s growing … Read more

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How to Get Your Finances in Order (Step by Step)

by Jesse

If you’re feeling financially lost or behind, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re dealing with debt, stuck living paycheck to paycheck, or just realizing your money … Read more

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How to Save Money on Online Subscriptions

by Jesse

These days, subscription services are everywhere… streaming, software, food delivery, shopping perks, fitness apps, you name it. And since most of them are only a … Read more

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How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck (9 Tips)

by Jesse

Living paycheck to paycheck is one of the most stressful financial positions to be in. You’re constantly waiting for your next direct deposit, scrambling to … Read more

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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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