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Simple money ideas, written for normal people.
Most money advice on the internet is written for people who already know what the words mean. This section isn't.
Each article is short, uses plain English, and shows real numbers. Read them in order or pick one. About thirty minutes for the whole set.
The thread running through them: it's easier to manage money when you can see what's coming up — not just what already happened.
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The five things money is for
Earning, spending, saving, borrowing, protecting — what each one really means.
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Looking ahead vs. looking back at your money
Why most apps show you the past, and what changes when you can see what's coming.
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The bills that only show up once a year
Insurance, taxes, holidays — the costs a monthly budget always misses.
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Small recurring charges add up faster than you think
Twelve $9.99 charges is more than a thousand dollars a year. Here's how to spot them.
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How to start a forecast on a piece of paper
No app needed. Today's balance, what's coming in, what's coming out — that's the whole thing.
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What Forgettie doesn't help with
Investing, insurance, debt, retirement, taxes — and a short list of free places to learn them.