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A Veteran of the Digital Nomad Community Offers Her Best Tips for the Location-Independent Lifestyle

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Credit cards with no foreign transaction fees and significant travel benefits are a must, and a bank account that refunds ATM fees is a good start. What nomad communities or groups would you suggest if someone is just starting this lifestyle? Get the right tools in place. Photos courtesy of Krystal Pino.

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Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, on Living in the Moment and What Motivates Him

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The Points Guy (TPG) tells you everything you need to know about getting the most out of loyalty programs , credit card points or airline rewards. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine. And The Points Guy’s name is actually Brian Kelly. I describe my vibe as… relaxed.

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A Millennial’s Guide to Finances: 5 Things to Start Before You Turn 30

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I promise this will not be another article that berates your affinity for avocado toast (pro tip, if you prepare it at home it’s half the price!) advises you to write a list of financial and lifestyle goals. Credit Karma is a great free resource to track the progress of your credit score. and Fuse Mortgage Inc.,

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6 Real-Life Budgeting Tips to Save More Money

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How to save more money Now that I’ve upgraded from a piggy bank to a checking account, I’ve been able to identify the best ways to save money for the future without compromising my lifestyle in the present. I have different credit cards for different rewards, but I only swipe a few of them on a daily basis.

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. One recent survey by the credit card comparison website CardHub observed that consumers added a total of $87.3 Beatty took stock of his lifestyle and made hard choices.

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What Is the Best E-Commerce Platform?

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That is, the best e-commerce platform for you has a lot to do with your business model, lifestyle and personal vision for success. And the payment platform supports all major credit cards and PayPal. Of course, it accepts major credit cards and PayPal. We’ve broken them into 3 categories. Try WooCommerce for free.

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3 Ways to Avoid Overspending During the Holidays

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Every January, we would find ourselves with a large credit card balance and would have to adjust our goals to make up for it. The term lifestyle inflation or lifestyle creep is used whenever spending gradually rises over time. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 Issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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