saving

Seven Good Reasons NOT to Save

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You’re saving too much…said no financial expert ever. It’s America Saves Week, which is all about saving more. If you’re in your twenties, you’ll be told to save ten to 15 percent of your income.  Older? You’ll be advised to save 20-30 percent or more! At the same time, one-third of Americans have saved precisely … Read more

Make Your Money Make More Money

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Saving money is hard. It requires self-control in the face of continuous bombardment by scientifically engineered marketing messages, peer-pressure and brains “designed” for immediate gratification. For many of us, it requires investing some quality time to mindfully design a sustainable budget that’s in line with our values. (We think we’ve figured out how to make … Read more