Glossary
Will vs Living Trust, Explained Simply
How a will and a living trust differ, and which one you actually need.
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Beneficiary, Explained Simply
The person you name to receive your money or property when you pass away.
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GDP (Gross Domestic Product), Explained Simply
GDP is the scoreboard for the whole economy. Here is how to read it in plain English.
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The Federal Reserve (The Fed), Explained Simply
The Fed is the US central bank, and it sets the price of borrowing for the whole country.
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Purchasing Power, Explained Simply
Purchasing power is what your money can actually buy, and it quietly shrinks over time.
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Deflation, Explained Simply
Deflation is falling prices, and it sounds great until you see why it is usually bad news.
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Recession, Explained Simply
A recession is when the economy shrinks and jobs pull back. Here is what that means for you.
Money Hacks
The 30-Day Money Reset: Get Your Finances Back on Track
Thirty focused days is enough to hand the steering wheel back to you.
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How to Save for a House Down Payment
A big scary number becomes a doable monthly plan once you run the math backward.
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How to Teach Your Kids About Money (By Age)
A no-lecture, age-by-age plan for raising kids who are actually good with money.
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The Best Side Hustles to Pay Off Debt Faster
An extra $400 a month aimed straight at your debt can turn a five-year payoff into a one-year one and save you thousands in interest.
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How to Cut Your Cell Phone Bill in Half
The average family hands the phone company over $1,700 a year, and cutting it in half takes one afternoon of boring, high-paying work.