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Why You Should Upgrade to the Costco Executive Membership
If you're a regular Costco shopper, it probably makes sense to upgrade to the more expensive Executive Membership. Here are all the deets... The post…
Disclaiming an Inheritance: How, When, and Why
Most people appreciate the assets or sentimental items that comes from an inheritance. But if you don't want it, here's what to do. The post Disclaim…
10 States Allow Credit Unions To Skip NCUA Insurance
Some credit unions don’t have NCUA insurance. Learn how private insurance works and whether your deposits are protected. The post 10 States Allow Cre…
Setting Expectations for the Moderate-Income Physician
My income is modest by physician standards, but it's still pretty darn good by American standards. Here's how I set expectations for myself. The post…
Lean Manufacturing: A Beginner’s Guide
Start, Build & Grow Your Business with UpFlip Lean Manufacturing: A Beginner’s Guide Have you ever wondered how to make your product or service m…
What Will Make Economic Boycotts Work Again?
There are a few notable examples of overlap between traditional personal finance advice and economic justice movements. Take, for example, last Frida…
Scaling from 0 to 30 Deals (While Working 9-5) and Starting with $0
30 real estate deals in two years, starting with very little money, AND doing it all while working a nine-to-five? After listening to Tim Yu, you’ll …
How I Made $6,161 in Just 4 Months With a New Etsy Printables Shop
Do you want to learn how to make a semi-passive income by selling printables on Etsy? Are you wondering if a new Etsy printables shop can make money?…
PSLF Still Available While IDR Applications Are Frozen
PSLF remains available despite court rulings blocking IDR plans. Learn what this means for borrowers and how to stay on track for forgiveness. The po…
Best Personal Finance, Money, And Investing Podcasts For 2025
Here's The College Investor's list of the best personal finance, money, and investing podcasts for your listening pleasure, find them on iTunes or Sp…
The X Factor
Financial knowledge isn't enough. Without the X Factor, you'll never reach financial success. Here's how to get to the next level. The post The X Fa…
TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, And TaxSlayer Pricing Comparison
We compare the prices for Free, Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed editions of TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, and TaxSlayer for 2025. The post Tur…
How I Made Over $400 a Month Donating Blood Plasma
Today, I have a great article to share about how a reader made money by donating plasma. Nicole Ray has previously written for Making Sense of Cents …
Contrarian Thinking’s 2025 Annual Letter
2024 was just the warm-up. Learn about our biggest moves yet across media, investing, and education. The post Contrarian Thinking’s 2025 Annual…
BMO $350 Bonus For New Checking Accounts
BMO is offering a $350 Cash Bonus when you open a BMO Smart Advantage Checking account and complete qualifying activities. The post BMO $350 Bonus Fo…
DOGE Takes Aim at Section 8—Will Vouchers Lose Funding?
DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has been ripping through the federal government like a chainsaw. No department is immune, including th…
Trying Your Best When There’s Little To No Chance Of Succeeding
If you knew that no matter how hard you tried, success was impossible or practically impossible, would you still push yourself to the limit? Or would…
How to Combine Finances with Your Partner
Combining finances with your partner can produce bountiful benefits to both your relationship and your overall financial trajectory. Merging money fo…
Nervous About the Government Taking Away PSLF? Start a PSLF Side Fund
Worried PSLF is going away? The solution isn't to avoid the program; it's to save up a PSLF side fund you can use just in case it does. The post Nerv…
The Million-Dollar Mindset of Personal Finance Enthusiasts
I keep reflecting on how incredible 2024 was. With the S&P 500 up 23%, Bitcoin surging, and residential real estate climbing in most of the coun…