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Dividend Growth Investing: A Strategy for Long-Term Wealth Building

Dividend growth investing is becoming a more and more popular balanced investment strategy. But is it all that it's hyped up to be?

Simple in Stuttgart: How a Single German Manages Money

Take a peek into the financial life of a single German from Stuttgart. See how he manages his finances on 3,600.00€/month.

How to Buy Pre-IPO Stock: 3 Ways to Get in on the Action Early

See all the ways in which you can buy pre-IPO stock and acquire shares in companies with high potential at bargain prices.

Household Budgeting in Lausanne, Switzerland: One Couple’s Experience

Let's take a look at how one couple from Lausanne, Switzerland manages their money on a monthly income of 6500 Swiss Francs.

Defensive Investment Strategies: 8 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio

Defensive investment strategies can protect your portfolio during a market downturn. Here are 8 ways you can use them in your portfolio.

California Budgeting: How a Couple in Modesto, CA Manages Their Finances

We all have our own ways to budget, but it's always useful to look at what others are doing! Today we'll look at finances of a 26 year old couple from Modesto, California.

College Without Debt: Where to Get Help Paying for College

Can you finish college without debt? Maybe not entirely, but if you plan ahead you can get a degree without excessive borrowing. Here's how.

Budgeting in Belgrade: The Personal Finances of a Family in Serbia

See how one family with two kids from Belgrade, Serbia manages their monthly finances on an income of $879/month.

What’s the #1 Thing People Should Ask Their Financial Advisor (But Never Do)?

We asked 13 financial experts to name the #1 most overlooked thing you should ask a financial advisor. See what they had to say.

Budgeting in Strasbourg, France: How a Single Woman Lives on 6,500€/Month

See how a single woman from Strasbourg, France manages her personal finances on an income of 6,500 EUR per month.

Dollar vs. Crypto: Is the Dollar Really Doomed?

Are we witnessing a battle of the dollar vs. crypto, where one is doomed to lose? Let's a closer look at this active market.

Personal Finance in Ontario, Canada: How a Family of 3 Manages Their Money

See how a family of three from London, Ontario manages their budget and monthly expenses on an income of $200.000/year.

Managing Money in Munich: How a Family of 3 Lives on 6,500€ per Month

See how one family with a baby from Munich, Germany manages their household budget on an income of 6,500 EUR per month.

Personal Finance in Chicago, USA: How One Student Lives on $30K-$40K/Year

We're looking at how a single college student from Chicago manages their monthly finances on an average annual income of 30K-40K.

Budgeting Down Under: We Talk Personal Finance With a Family of 3 in Brisbane, Australia

See how one family with a teenage kid from Brisbane, Australia manages their household budget on an income of AU$10.000 per month.

Budgeting around the world: Bucharest, Romania

How a Family of 4 From Bucharest (Romania) Lives on 4,000 EUR/Month

See how one family with two kids from Bucharest, Romania manages their budget on an income of 4000 EUR per month.

What Is Debt Relief? How Does It Work and What Are Your Options

If you feel like you’re buried under a mountain of debt and you’re struggling just to make minimum payments, debt relief may sound like salvation. Debt relief is real and it can help, but not all the options are good ones.