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Book Review: Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin

Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez is a classic personal finance book that offers a more philosophical approach to financial independence, focusing on the relationship between money and life satisfaction. Here are the main lessons from the book: 1. Money as Life Energy The authors redefine money as “life energy,” […]

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Experts reveal sneaky way your phone listens in on your conversations – and how to stop it

It was long thought to be a myth and dismissed by big tech companies. But experts have revealed how listening into your conversations has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Earlier this week, a leak from a leading marketing firm appeared to confirm how companies use microphones on your smart devices to eavesdrop before selling the data to

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67-year-old who left the U.S. for Mexico: I’m happily retired—but I ‘really regret’ doing these 3 things in my 20s

Janet Blaser reflects on the five years since her retirement. Like many retirees, she has had ample time for contemplation. The decision to trade the bustling life of California for a more tranquil existence in Mazatlán, Mexico, has provided her with the opportunity to ponder the essentials. At the age of 67, Janet often contemplates

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Billionaire Charlie Munger wanted his kids to hold onto 3 parenting lessons ‘until their 100th birthdays’

Charlie Munger passed away on November 28 at the age of 99. These reflections on his life and career, penned for CNBC Make It, stand as some of his final writings. While my children and grandchildren may not necessarily share my exact mindset, my aspiration is that they can view my life as an exemplar

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38-year-old financial coach spends only $124 on groceries a month—her No. 1 tip for food shopping

Carly DeFelice, the creator of the online personal finance course Best Money Class Ever, has established herself as an expert saver and budgeter with significant achievements. Between her college graduation in 2008 and her 26th birthday, she not only paid off $35,000 in debt but also accumulated over $100,000 in investments. Now 38 and working

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