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I Bought a JetSki and it was the Worst Financial Decision!

ByGrayson Bell 05/31/202305/31/2023

It’s Monday and I think I am going to go a little personal today. The purpose of Debt Roundup is to show you that we are all human and we make mistakes. We also have to learn from those mistakes and grow. If we don’t, then we are going to make the same mistakes over and over again. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to repeat failure. I only like to repeat my successes. On that note, I want to share one of my biggest money mistakes. I would say it is embarrassing, but stuff happens and I just learn how to deal with it.

Fighting Debt

Transfer a Credit Card Balance: How I Saved Over $6,000 Playing the Balance Transfer Game

ByGrayson Bell 05/29/202305/29/2023

Are you struggling with high-interest credit card debt? If so, transferring your balance to a new card with a lower interest rate could be a smart financial move. A balance transfer can help you pay off your debt faster and save you money on interest charges. However, before you jump into a balance transfer, it’s…

Saving Money

The Best Online Savings Accounts in 2024 – Where to Stash Your Cash

ByJosh Patoka 01/06/202301/06/2023

The secret to becoming wealthy is spending less than you earn, but what do you with that extra money? You can keep it under your mattress or a free checking account. However, you might not earn passive income with either of these two options so you can make money while sleep. Instead, you should consider…

Investing | Money Shorts

Should I Keep Investing When the Stock Market is Down?

ByGrayson Bell 09/22/202209/22/2022

If you’ve been living under a rock or in a place without any connection to the outside world, we are in a recession. It was official already though some still think there is one to come. But by definition, the United States is in a recession. With the government raising rates, inflation at an all-time…

Taxes

Need to File Your Taxes? Here are the 3 Best DIY Tax Programs

ByJosh Patoka 02/03/202202/03/2022

What are you waiting for to get started with filing your taxes? Do you wait until the deadline to file your taxes because your not sure you’re getting it right? It doesn’t have to be that way (well, paying taxes is always going to be there) if you just take a few moments to pick…

Money Shorts

What is the Debt Snowball?

ByGrayson Bell 11/05/202111/07/2021

If you’re looking to pay down debt, then you’ve probably heard of the Debt Snowball. This debt repayment method was made famous by Dave Ramsey as part of his 7 Baby Steps. The Debt Snowball is used as part of Step 2. In this money short, we ask what is the debt snowball and give…

Making Money

101 Side Hustle Ideas to Make Money and Pay Off Debt in 2024

ByJosh Patoka 09/29/202109/19/2022

Making extra money is the best way to change your financial situation. The good thing is that in our current time, there are so many ways to earn extra money through the classic side hustle. Basically this is a “job” you do on the side of your main job. You can earn money with your…

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Free Back to School Supplies Guide for Every Grade

ByGrayson Bell 08/11/201904/23/2022

It’s back to school season my friends. If you have kids in school, then you know about this lovely time. The school lists are out and you need to head out to get supplies if you haven’t already. What happens if you don’t get a school list though? Do you know what school supplies you…

Fighting Debt

How to Stay Out of Debt With a Low Income

ByJosh Patoka 07/24/2018

You don’t make a lot of money and you’ve worked hard to get out of debt. Now that you have the taste of what it’s like to not have a monthly interest payment for maybe the first time ever as an adult, the last thing you want to do is go back into debt. But,…

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39 of the Best Financial Tips to Start the New Year in 2024

ByGrayson Bell 01/01/201809/19/2022

The new year is here and I’m sure you’re ready to get started on your resolutions. Typically people are focusing on their weight, especially after two holidays of eating good food. I know I could lose a few pounds after this holiday break. More importantly, some are focusing their goals on their finances and I…

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24 Quick and Easy Tips to Save More Money on Amazon

ByGrayson Bell 11/21/201709/01/2022

No matter if you’re shopping for back to school supplies, birthday presents, Christmas gifts, or just for you, Amazon can be an awesome place to find good deals and fast shipping! I’m a huge proponent of shopping on Amazon. I’m a Prime member and I don’t mind showing my support. They make shopping online so…

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7 Easy Steps We Used to Crush Credit Card Debt

ByGrayson Bell 07/20/201703/03/2018

Five years ago, we were able to pay off the last of our credit card debt. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since that last payment was sent and we were credit card debt free! Really, time has been flying by. We’ve done a lot of stuff since breaking the chains of debt, and I’m…