You don’t need to be a billionaire philanthropist to make donations that matter. Even if you’re on a budget, there are some clever ways you can give to good causes—even if it’s a small amount of money. Here are five affordable ways to be a philanthropist. Rethink your … [Read more...] about 5 affordable ways to donate your money
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Buy Nothing groups help save money and foster local connections
Do you ever find yourself with unused miscellaneous objects in the back of your cupboard that you know you won’t use but don’t want to throw away? Thanks to the Buy Nothing Project, your excess stuff can be easily picked up by a household near you that needs it instead of adding … [Read more...] about Buy Nothing groups help save money and foster local connections
How to strategically reach your savings goals this year
Many people’s New Year’s resolution is to save more money, but this is easier said than done. Whether you’re trying to buy a house, pay off student loans, or take that dream vacation, here are 5 strategies to reach your savings goals in 2020. Set retirement goals in January … [Read more...] about How to strategically reach your savings goals this year
The one monthly payment that prevents you from building wealth
You may think that it doesn't make a big difference to pay $500 every month to lease a car. After all, it is nice to drive a new car. But here's the math: if you pay $500 a month for a car for 30 years, you end up paying $180,000 just for driving a new car. If you drive an old … [Read more...] about The one monthly payment that prevents you from building wealth
California’s 2030 renewable energy plan will save $51 billion a year
Governor Jerry Brown made headlines last January when he announced an ambitious plan to source 50 percent of energy from renewables by 2030. A new analysis by Strategen Consulting now confirms that the plan is not only achievable, but also “economically sound (and) … [Read more...] about California’s 2030 renewable energy plan will save $51 billion a year