Last week I learned more about personal finance.

All thanks to the following:

@Tim_Denning
@thestartup_
@carreirafi
@MindHealthMoney
@MindingMy30s
@roncaruthers
@twindadmoney
@JenGlantz
@davidraecfp
@bookitprogram
@justinekedi
@CountryTime

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In this round-up, I share my learnings on:

> Assets vs liabilities
> Saving money
> Credit card best practices
> Minimalism
> Lifestyle creep
> Self-directed investing
> Retirement planning
> Kids and money

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A very expensive lesson on learning the difference between assets and liabilities.

https://medium.com/swlh/i-lost-40-000-in-a-month-and-learned-a-valuable-lesson-4dd66f24a724

@Tim_Denning @thestartup_

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$100 saved is $100 earned.

https://twitter.com/carreirafi/status/1284913141915119616

@carreirafi

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Some best practices for using a credit card responsibly.

https://twitter.com/MindHealthMoney/status/1285145545304993793

@MindHealthMoney

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Another reason I'm embracing minimalism, it pairs well with financial independence.

https://twitter.com/MindingMy30s/status/1285130880344829953

@MindingMy30s

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Say no to lifestyle creep.

https://twitter.com/roncaruthers/status/1284600885369241601

@roncaruthers

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Save and invest when your income increases.

There are many easy ways to get started with investing.

Especially when you can buy fractional shares and no fees.

https://twitter.com/twindadmoney/status/1286805208048312322

@twindadmoney

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Some investing platforms that come to mind (affl links):

Acorns
https://www.acorns.com/invite/NDNEKT 

Robinhood
https://join.robinhood.com/ioanniv7 

SoFI Invest
https://bit.ly/Get-SoFi-Invest 

Stash
https://bit.ly/GetStashInvest 

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Five effective money strategies that can save you $250 a month.

https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/saving-extra-money-by-changing-spending-habits-2020-7

@JenGlantz

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The financial planning steps you should consider a few years before retirement.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrae/2020/07/23/mastering-the-last-five-years-before-retirement/#4a7ef6ad4009

@davidraecfp

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Free pizza for kids if they are reading during the summer.

https://www.bookitprogram.com/book-it-for-parents

@bookitprogram

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Kids can learn about these important money concepts.

https://twitter.com/justinekedi/status/1285344289996763136

@justinekedi

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Kids with lemonade stands impacted by the pandemic can apply for a $100 stimulus check.

https://www.countrytimebailout.com/ 

@CountryTime

#SaveLemonadeStands

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