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Making Money From Home
Whether you’re looking for another way to earn cash or you just want to get away from the traditional, regimented, nine-to-five lifestyle, there are a surprising number of ways you can supplement your income from the comfort of your own home.
Posted on May 18, 2018
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3 Programs That Can Help Reduce Your Student Loan Debt
The following programs are some of the most frequently used options for eliminating or reducing student loan debt. All these loan forgiveness and repayment options have qualifications that must be met, so contact an American Financial Solutions student loan counselor today to find out if you may qualify.
Posted on May 18, 2018
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How to Invest Smarter, Not Harder
Consider these investment tips to ensure the money you work hard for is also working hard for you.
Posted on April 5, 2018
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The Magic of the 70-20-10 Rule
The 70-20-10 Rule is a simple way of dividing your monthly income into percentages and allocating the amounts into three categories to help save money while still covering every-day expenses and debts.
Posted on April 5, 2018
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How to Merge Money Matters After Tying the Knot
The marriage process doesn’t end when you cut the cake or make the toast, though. Married couples should take the time to marry their finances as well.
Posted on March 1, 2018
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How to Have Fun on a No-Spend Weekend
During a “No-Spend Weekend,” the challenge is simple: avoid spending any money and see just how much fun you can still have on a limited budget.
Posted on March 1, 2018
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How to Go from Broke Millennial to Thriving Millionaire
To increase your standard of living, you'll need to put money toward savings and investments after paying your bills. These 5 steps you can take right now to start putting yourself in a better financial position. With any luck, you'll be the next millennial millionaire.
Posted on January 9, 2018
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Invest Big Like Warren Buffett
With a net worth of $81 billion, Warren Buffett is the third richest person in the world behind Bill Gates and Amazon owner, Jeff Bezos. Despite his massive wealth, he can be surprisingly frugal, and anyone can implement his investment ideology, no matter their background.
Posted on December 6, 2017
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Take Control of Your Finances with Free Financial Classes
While there may be a plethora of financial information available on the internet, it can be hard to know which advice to trust. That’s why, as a courtesy to you, American Financial Solutions offers “Investing in Yourself,” a free 10-chapter financial course designed to catch you up to speed on the basics of managing your money.
Posted on December 6, 2017
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Are You and Your Future Spouse on the Same Page About Finances?
The most stereotypical, pre-marriage conversation that can make or break a relationship is generally about children. A conversation many couples unfortunately neglect is one regarding financial goals, which is too bad considering money can be one of the most contentious aspects of marriage. A study performed by Utah State University found couples who argued about finances at least once a week were more than 30 percent more likely to divorce.1 Their survey examined a variety of indicators to determine which aspects of marital discord were the most reliable forecaster for divorce. Of all the potential disputes analyzed–ranging from sex and quality time spent together to in-laws and household chores–disagreements about finances turned out to be the most accurate signal that divorce was a likely outcome.
Posted on October 24, 2017
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