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Clever Girl Finance Blog
1w ago
No one cares more about your financial well-being than you, so having a personal financial plan is important. Knowing how to make a financial plan will allow you to save money, afford the things you want, and achieve long-term goals like saving for college and retirement.
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What is a financial plan?
Create a list of things to plan for
How to make a financial plan
Expert tip: Consider your needs for each life stage
Determine the type of financial plan you need
Tips on how to frequently review your financial plan
What is a financial plan using an example?
Is a financial plan t ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
1w ago
Learning how to make a money vision board can be incredibly helpful for financial management. When it comes to goals, the adage rings true: “Out of sight, out of mind.” But if you take the time to create a vision board, you’ll constantly be reminded of your goals.
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What is a vision board?
Why is a money vision board a good idea?
Using a vision board to achieve your money goals
Expert tip: Keep a positive money mindset
How do you format a vision board?
What questions should you ask yourself when creating a financial vision board?
Articles related to having a plan for your mo ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
2w ago
How can you ensure you don’t go over your budget? Staying focused with money can be challenging for many of us (raising my hand here!). The temptation to overspend, unexpected expenses, and lifestyle inflation are just a few obstacles that can get in the way. However, with the right strategies, learning how to stay on budget can be done!
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Fundamentals for budgeting success
6 Tips for staying on budget
Expert tip: Try loud budgeting
How can you ensure you don’t go over your budget?
What is the best way to stay on a budget?
Why can’t I stay on a budget?
Articles related to bu ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
2w ago
Your credit score is an important number that can have a big impact on your life. Although it is just three digits, it can tell potential lenders a lot about your creditworthiness. If you regularly monitor your finances, you may notice when your credit score lowers. If it happens unexpectedly, you might ask, “Why did my credit score drop?”
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Why did my credit score drop? 11 Common factors
Expert tip: Don’t panic if your credit score changes slightly
Why did my credit score go down when nothing changed and how can I tell?
4 Ways to increase your credit score after a drop ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
2w ago
One of the common ways to manage multiple credit cards and pay off debt quickly is by doing a credit card balance transfer. Are you wondering, “How do balance transfers on credit cards work?” or “What is a balance transfer?” Find out more here!
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How do balance transfers on credit cards work with credit card companies?
The psychology of credit card balance transfers
How to do a credit card balance transfer the right way
Expert tip: Beware of interest rates
Alternatives to a credit card balance transfer
Should I do a balance transfer?
Will a balance transfer hurt my ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
1M ago
The term personal finance ratios might give you flashbacks to math class, learning various formulas, equations, and ratios. Back then, if students looked like they were zoning out, your teacher might have told you “pay attention, this will be useful to you later.” Well, this time, you don’t have to wait—a lot of the equations below will be useful to you right now!
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What is a personal finance ratio?
14 of the most useful personal finance ratios
Expert tip: Consider money ratios within the context of your life
Why are personal finance ratios important for you?
What are t ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
1M ago
Picture this: you’ve just received or saved $20,000 but are unsure what to do with it. You could spend it on a luxurious vacation or a new car, or you could invest it wisely to set yourself up for financial stability in the future. So, let’s find out the best way to invest $20k!
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Short-term strategies to invest $20k
Mid-term investment strategies to invest $20k
Long-term strategies to invest $20k
Other ideas to invest 20k? Think outside the box!
4 Key things to remember
Don’t forget to do your research
Expert tip: Starting a business is a great way to invest ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
1M ago
Do you know someone who takes the bus to work, makes their own lunches, and never takes luxurious vacations? Or perhaps you have a neighbor who lives in a modest house, drives an average car, and cuts their own grass? We all know people like this, and we might even be people like this who’ve achieved stealth wealth!
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Stealth wealth meaning
Expert tip: Follow your own path to achieve stealth wealth
What is meant by stealth wealth?
What are subtle signs of wealth?
What are the benefits of stealth wealth?
Articles related to wealth building
Leverage the sec ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
1M ago
When you don’t know exactly what you want, how will you know when you have it? That problem is precisely why it’s so important to gain an understanding of what you want in your life. Getting clarity to achieve your life’s goals is possible.
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Why getting clarity in your life is so important
6 Practical steps to achieve clarity
Expert tip: Take the time you need to find direction
What does it mean to seek clarity?
How do you find inner clarity?
How can I get clarity fast?
Articles related to getting direction for your life
You can live with clarity and purpose!
Sometimes, yo ..read more
Clever Girl Finance Blog
1M ago
Meeting in person is one of the best ways to make important connections that can help take your career to the next level. There are so many benefits, even if you work remotely. Once you see all the great things about meeting with colleagues and others in your career field, you won’t want to miss out!
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But first, what is networking?
Why is networking in person important?
5 Benefits of meeting in person
Expert tip: Create a schedule for in-person meetings
Can’t meet in person? Leverage technology!
How to have a successful in person meeting
Why is meeting in-person better than ..read more