What’s the one thing standing between you and financial freedom? Money. Whether you’re looking to make more money or watch your savings grow, WG has all of the tips and tricks to help you fast-track your journey to financial success.
Money
The ultra-rich have lifestyles most of us can’t imagine. From buying smaller yachts for their superyachts to funding a private space race, the idea of having that much money is downright alien to the rest of us. Love them or hate them, America clearly has a fascination with billionaires. There’s just something so darn interesting […]
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Make Money
Have you ever wondered what the paycheck and salary structure of military personnel looks like? Similar to their job description, their salary and payment structure differs greatly from that of civilians. How one receives a paycheck as a U.S. troop is more complicated than getting paid for working your regular nine-to-five job. The U.S. military […]
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Money
Being a superstar athlete remains a popular (although difficult) way to become a multi-millionaire. The money in the sports industry continues to explode upwards. Everything is constantly going up — television deals, ticket prices, prize money, and play contracts. This list will reveal which athletes raked in the most dough in 2021. It’s probably not […]
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Make Money
Key Takeaways Ask for a raise, the right way. Don’t bombard your boss with your accomplishments. Pick three that match your employer’s strategic goals. Prepare for a promotion. Visibility and relationship-building are the two best ways to keep your name in the conversation for a promotion. When you switch companies, ask for (a lot) more […]
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Financial Advice
In many parts of America, the cost of living has skyrocketed out of control. The resulting increase in costs for things like rent, groceries, utilities, healthcare, and transportation has seen thousands of Americans pack up and move to greener (or at least cheaper) pastures. There are still plenty of cities in the good ol’ U.S. […]
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Money
The ultra-rich have lifestyles most of us can’t imagine. From buying smaller yachts for their superyachts to funding a private space race, the idea of having that much money is downright alien to the rest of us. Love them or hate them, America clearly has a fascination with billionaires. There’s just something so darn interesting […]
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Financial Advice
Qualifying military members can set up a Survivor’s Benefit Plan (SBP) upon retirement. The SBP, along with standard Social Security, can be used by a widow to stay financially afloat. Both the deceased veteran and the surviving spouse must meet certain conditions to qualify for a SPB. The payment amount depends on a number of […]
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Financial Advice
How much money do you really need to live well in retirement? While $1 million tends to be the conventional number thrown around by financial planners, the reality is that many of the warmest and most beautiful places in the world are also some of the most affordable areas to live. People willing to move […]
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Insurance
Losing a job is never easy. This is especially true if it caught you by surprise or you received little (or no) severance pay from your former employer. Thankfully, unemployment insurance is designed to help alleviate your immediate financial concerns while you look for another job. The pandemic has caused a massive amount of economic […]
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Taxes
Common-law marriage has been practiced in the United States since the 1870s. The rules are still applied to any unmarried couples living together that meet certain conditions. If you’re thinking of moving in with your partner, that’s great. However, there are definitely some things you need to be aware of before you start pooling assets […]
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There’s no doubt that the future of driving is electric. In fact, Morgan Stanley predicts that 72% of all car sales will be electric by the year 2040. Almost every major automaker has already invested billions of dollars into expanding their electric vehicle lineups. Within 20 years, it will probably be next to impossible to […]
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When we think of frugal living and living within our means, we often think about doing more things on our own. Whether it’s building our own shelves or changing the oil in the car, it’s easy to think about ways to save some money by putting in some effort. I even asked my wife to […]
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My friend once told me she paid $50 a week for her son to spend five or six hours in a daycare/preschool. That’s $200 a month for about 12 hours of child care. It was brutal for her on her student budget. However, she didn’t really have a choice. She also told me that things […]
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When a relationship ends for any reason, finances are probably the last thing on your mind. Despite all the emotional turmoil we need to handle, there is still that essential step of figuring out a new household budget. Becoming a single parent comes with many burdens, including how to manage your money on a single […]
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