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Wealth in the Works
  • Basics
  • Saving
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  • Debt
  • Insights
  • Free Tools
    • Retirement Investment Calculator
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    • Impulse Buy Calculator
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    • Emergency Fund Calculator
    • Debt Payoff Calculator
    • Compound Interest Calculator

Investing

Beginner-friendly content on how to grow your money over time. Covers stocks, funds, risk, and learning to invest without being overwhelmed.

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

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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

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When I Sell a Stock, Where Does the Money Go?

by Jesse

If you’re new to investing, you might have asked yourself, “When I sell a stock, where does the money go?” It seems like it should … Read more

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What Does It Mean to Invest in the Stock Market?

by Jesse

If you arrived here by searching something to the effect of: what does it mean to invest in the stock market, you’re already doing something … Read more

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How to Start Investing With Little Money (9 Tips)

by Jesse

Learning how to start investing with little money can feel impossible, especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck or stuck in debt. I’ve been there. … 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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