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I left college with $30,000 in student loans and an itch to travel the world...
Lauren Kubik left college with $32,000 in student loan debt — but still wanted to travel around the world.She researched opportunities to make money while abroad, and decided to work as an English...
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I tried 'Swedish Death Cleaning' — and it taught me something powerful about...
LearnVest writer Bobbie Gossage tried the Swedish Death Cleaning method to declutter her closet. The new decluttering method comes from Swedish artist Margareta Magnusson's book "The Gentle Art of...
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10 habits of people who are good with money
By making small habitual changes to your spending, it is easy to become better at managing your personal finances. One trick is to wait 24 hours before making any considerable purchases — that way,...
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How I plan to own a home by age 31
Owning your own home has many benefits, from increasing net worth, to reducing monthly expenses, to complete control over your own living situation. In the United States, there are a number of...
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Why people aren't moving anymore
Fewer Americans moved in 2017 than any other year in half a century.Housing inventory is at a 20-year low, which could be partly to blame.Renters may be staying put because it's becoming more...
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In a backlash against super-expensive ceremonies, more people are throwing...
The average cost of a wedding ceremony in America is $35,329, according to The Knot.'Microweddings' are wedding ceremonies planned on a smaller, more budget-friendly scale than the average 141-person...
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I earn more than my husband — and I want people to know it
In recent years an increasing number of women have become the breadwinners of their households.This trend can guarantee financial independence and set a positive example for younger women. In 2015,...
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I got pregnant right after my husband lost his job — here's how we made it work
Expecting a child while also struggling financially is a challenging situation for any parent-to-be to navigate. There are a number of ways to cut down on spending, such as moving to a more affordable...
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We're dating but we have totally different views on money — here's how we...
It is essential to comprimise when it comes to shared finances in a relationship. It is a good idea to split the cost of necessities, such as bills and groceries, down the middle — but to spend your...
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My ex-boyfriend sent me an $1,800 invoice when we broke up
In the early stages of a new relationship it is imperative to discuss your financial expectations. If you fail to communicate with your partner about money, it is likely to cause resentment in the...
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My husband and I tried the Whole30 diet — and it wreaked havoc on our grocery...
LearnVest's Gemma Hartley — and her husband — followed Whole30 for the month of January, and tracked their grocery spending. Whole30 is a restrictive 30 day diet: you're only allowed to eat produce,...
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More and more people are drunk shopping — and it's wreaking havoc on their...
A new study found that Americans who drink regularly spent an average of $448 while 'drunk shopping' last year. 60% of participants said they were most likely to splurge on food while intoxicated,...
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I quit all non-essential spending for a month, and it taught me a powerful...
By limiting yourself to solely 'necessary' spending, it is possible to save a considerable amount of money. Rent, groceries, and insurance all fall under the bracket of necessary spending , whereas...
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The simple trick that has helped me land jobs without having to apply
Author Anna Davies hasn't applied for a job through a portal in over a decade.Instead, every few years, she sends out her "hire me" email to her contacts — including old coworkers, bosses, neighbors,...
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I travel the world full-time — this is how I budget so I can actually afford it
If you plan on travelling for a living, it is important to realize that your budget is in your control.In order to save money while travelling full-time, stick to the basics — choose walking over...
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I tried going cash-only and leaving my credit cards at home — and I learned...
Choosing to use cash, rather than credit cards, is an effective way to reduce spending. The first step to going cash-only is to create a budget and to divide the cash accordingly. This system of...
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Startups with women founders are on track to see record venture investment in...
Female-founded startups are on track to have a banner year for venture investments, according to a new survey released by Pitchbook and the National Venture Capital Association.As of June 30, there...
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The founder of LearnVest and the former US Secretary of Commerce are...
Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest, and Penny Pritzker, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, are teaming up to launch Inspired Capital with a $200 million debut fund.The generalist firm will write...
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A recession-era founder who sold her company for $375 million explains how to...
Alexa von Tobel, a venture capitalist, shared a lesson with founders from her days as an entrepreneur.As the founder of LearnVest, she used a spreadsheet to track all the companies that could acquire...
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Investors like Alexa von Tobel want to see your startup's 10-year plan....
Summary List PlacementWhen Alexa von Tobel was raising money for her startup LearnVest 11 years ago, she'd often tell investors that she dropped out of Harvard Business School during the recession to...
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