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VENMO SCAM ALERT: What to do if you “accidentally” get sent $1,000 from a stranger.

December 22, 2020 By The Money Wizard 4 Comments

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A few weeks ago, I was sitting around minding my own business when… CHA CHING! $1,000 fell into my lap. Normally I love that “cha-ching” sound effect Venmo makes, but in this case, it might as well have been an alarm bell on a Venmo scam. I had no idea who this person was, or […]

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Worried about inflation? These 2 simple hacks are an easy fix.

July 14, 2020 By The Money Wizard 11 Comments

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Inflation. With the U.S. Government printing unprecedented amounts of money, most investors are shaking in their boots over this nine letter word. But what if I told you that with a tiny change to your lifestyle, inflation can actually turn into a smart investor’s best friend? And that you could harness the mysterious force of […]

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Mark Cuban shared his 9 rules to getting rich. Why I agree with six of them, disagree with two, and love one.

May 12, 2020 By The Money Wizard 11 Comments

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The other day I found myself browsing through my favorite internet time-sink (Youtube) because what else are we supposed to do during quarantine? And well, that Youtube algorithm knows just what I like, because it served up a headline it knew I wouldn’t be able to resist: “Mark Cuban’s Guide to Getting Rich” As somebody […]

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How much it costs to live in every state for 30 years, ranked.

November 26, 2019 By The Money Wizard 18 Comments

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As somebody obsessed with saving money and reaching financial freedom, there’s two exercises I regularly partake in. Calculating how much money it’s costing me to live in Minnesota each year Considering the most efficient places I could live once I’m financially independent Exercise #1 is the much less enjoyable one, and I’m not even sure […]

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21 Money-Saving Gift Ideas for Frugal People

November 19, 2018 By The Money Wizard 6 Comments

best gifts for frugal people

Do you have a special someone in your life, who just happens to be a totally frugal penny pincher? You know the type. They’re all about saving cash, and you’ve definitely heard them rant once or twice about the “commercialization of the holiday season.” These people are a nightmare to shop for! For these folks, […]

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