Good Reads
Educational content to help you master personal finance basics and beyond.
When Public Records Become Private Dossiers: How Data Brokers Make Us Vulnerable
January 2026
Individually, public records reveal little. Compiled at scale, they reconstruct lives. This is how a legal data industry turns bureaucratic fragments into dossiers that can be searched, sold, and misused.
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Strategies to Advance Your Career and Income
January 2025
This article is based on insights from over 400 interviews with individuals who built wealth through their careers. These firsthand accounts provide real-life examples of how people advanced professionally to achieve financial success.
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The $50 Buffalo Tribute Proof: Shiny Marketing, Thin Value
December 2024
The $50 Buffalo Tribute Proof shines brightly in ads, but is there real value beneath its thin layer of gold and clever marketing, or is it simply a glittering illusion of an investment?
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How to Set Your Financial Goals
June 2023
Money-saving efforts often fail because people lack clear goals and actionable plans to stay motivated. Saving money shouldn't feel like an obligation or something you do just because you are supposed to. Learn why you should save and how you can maximize your financial potential by setting goals.
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The Difference Between Needs and Wants
June 2023
The fundamental difference between needs and wants is that needs are regarded as necessary for survival and well-being, and everything else is a want. In real life, of course, the distinction is more intricate. Let's explore the distinction between needs and wants and aim to identify their boundaries.
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Make the Most of Employee Benefits
March 2023
People focus on obvious benefits like health insurance and time off but employers may offer lesser-known benefits which could make a difference in your work-life balance and overall job satisfaction. Even those who have been with their company for some time may not be aware of all the benefits available to them. Let's review some of the benefits your employer may offer that you might be overlooking.
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What Is Lifestyle Creep and How Can You Prevent It
February 2023
Have you ever noticed that the more money you make, the more you tend to spend? This phenomenon, known as lifestyle creep, can derail your financial dreams and prevent you from achieving long-term financial stability. Let's explore what lifestyle creep is and how it can be prevented.
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What to Do if Someone Applied for Unemployment Under Your Name?
September 2022
You can become a victim of unemployment insurance fraud if someone files for unemployment benefits using your personal information. Here are the steps you can take if you suspect a fraudulent claim has been submitted under your name.
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Ways to Prepare for a Recession
September 2022
It's normal to be anxious about your lifestyle, career, and finances during economic turns. Being financially prepared will help you with anxiety and make it easier to get through tough times. Here are a few ways to prepare for a recession.
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Compound Interest: The Magical Power of Compounding
July 2022
Compound interest (or compounding interest) is a concept that is simple to understand but its incredible, almost magical power is not obvious to everyone. This article will explain how compound interest works and demonstrate why the amount of time you stay invested is as important as the amount of invested money.
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How to Calculate Your Net Worth and Why Knowing It Is Important
June 2022
When we think about net worth we usually think that it's something relevant only to tycoons and celebrities. Everyone has a net worth, including you. And knowing your net worth will help you with your financial planning.
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How To Write a Check: Step by Step Instructions
June 2022
Paper checks will be extinct sooner or later. But they are not obsolete yet, and you may find yourself in a situation where you need to write one. Here is a step-by-step guide for writing a check.
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