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Category: Dealing with Everyday Money Matters

How to Get the College Experience without Campus Life

Posted by Julie Rains  |  Dealing with Everyday Money Matters

College life has changed. But you can still get the college experience, the growing up and learning part, off campus. Here are a few ways.

How Much to Save for Your Kid’s College: Step by Step Guide

Posted by Julie Rains  |  Dealing with Everyday Money Matters

How much do you need to save for your child’s college fund? Follow this guide to determine the amount to save and how much to put aside each year.

Why Saving Small Is Still Good

Posted by Julie Rains  |  Dealing with Everyday Money Matters

Saving small amounts of money may seem pointless. But small amounts can make a bigger difference than you realize. Learn what happened to me.

How I Made Over $3,000 in Health Insurance Bonuses

Posted by Julie Rains  |  Dealing with Everyday Money Matters

Recent changes in my healthcare coverage choices compelled me to scrutinize offerings once again, despite being happy with the prices and plans I’ve had in the past. During this process, I discovered ways to earn more than $3,000 through company and government incentives linked to healthcare coverage.

How to Choose Among Hotels, Airbnbs, and More

Posted by Julie Rains  |  Dealing with Everyday Money Matters

You have many choices of accommodations when traveling, whether to a major city or small town. Here’s how to choose and why.

How to Be Good with Money

Posted by Julie Rains  |  Dealing with Everyday Money Matters

Follow these simple steps to be good with money, no matter where you’re starting.

Working While Collecting Social Security Benefits

Posted by Julie Rains  |  Dealing with Everyday Money Matters

Can you work while collecting Social Security benefits for retirement? Should you? Learn how earning income can affect your benefit checks.

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MEET JULIE

Welcome! I’m Julie. I’m a writer and investor sharing practical insights on building lasting wealth with purpose.

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Growing Wealth: Essential Money Lessons from My Garden to Yours

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Short-Form Money Memoir: Grandma and the Cancelled Check

 

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