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  • Basics
  • Saving
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Personal takeaways, real-world experiences, and lessons learned from saving, investing, and trying to build wealth over time. Stuff that doesn’t fit anywhere else.

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

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What I Wish I Knew About Money in My 20s (7 Things)

by Jesse

I didn’t grow up with a solid understanding of money. I didn’t know how to save it, I definitely didn’t know how to invest it, … 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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