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Suze Orman: 'Do not let these markets scare you - you want these markets to go down'

Suze Orman: 'Do not let these markets scare you - you want these markets to go down'

grow.acorns.com — Market unpredictability can cause investors to be nervous, but financial experts say it's best to stay the course. Here's why bestselling author of "Women & Money" Suze Orman says to "love the stock market."
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'A rewards credit card that earns cash back is like gold' - use these 3 tips to make the most of ...

'A rewards credit card that earns cash back is like gold' - use these 3 tips to make the most of ...

grow.acorns.com — Cash-back is shoppers' favorite type of credit card reward. "If you can be disciplined about your budget and not overspend, a rewards credit card that earns cash back is like gold," says one expert. Here's how to make the most of one.
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How to successfully use a cash-back credit card

How to successfully use a cash-back credit card

grow.acorns.com — Cash-back reward credit cards are hot right now, and when used correctly, they can be a great deal! But there are several traps to be aware of before jumping in to the cash-back game.
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Tech entrepreneur Tanya Sam: How to keep self-doubt from holding you back

Tech entrepreneur Tanya Sam: How to keep self-doubt from holding you back

grow.acorns.com — Tech entrepreneur Tanya Sam wants women to know that they belong in leadership roles and they can excel as entrepreneurs in tech and beyond: "'Girl, you're here because you should be, because you're awesome!'"
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The 'really basic' $200 solution to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian's $2,000 problem

The 'really basic' $200 solution to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian's $2,000 problem

grow.acorns.com — Tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian is devoted to health and wellness, and can easily afford to pay top dollar for premium fitness equipment. But after dropping $2,000 on equipment he didn't use, he found that a basic, $200 alternative "was a way better return on investment for my health and well-being."
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How a YouTube vlogger turned around her spending habits with a 'no-buy year'

How a YouTube vlogger turned around her spending habits with a 'no-buy year'

grow.acorns.com — "At the end of each month, I would look at my credit card bill and be shocked," says Serein Wu, who realized "I need to evaluate and figure out how have a healthier relationship with money." A "no-buy year" made the difference.
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'Shark Tank' star Barbara Corcoran wishes she'd gotten this money advice in her 20s

'Shark Tank' star Barbara Corcoran wishes she'd gotten this money advice in her 20s

grow.acorns.com — If you struggle with spending, "Shark Tank" star Barbara Corcoran says switching to cash might be the solution: "[You'll be] surprised at how quickly you realize how much money you're truly wasting."
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Curb impulse spending with this tip from Grammy Award-winner Kandi Burruss

Curb impulse spending with this tip from Grammy Award-winner Kandi Burruss

grow.acorns.com — Back when she signed her first record deal at 16, Kandi Burruss was already committed to curbing impulse spending and sticking to a budget. Decades later, she's still saving. The reality TV star explains how limiting access to her accounts helps her keep money in the bank.
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Don't make this money mistake with your student loans, warns Michelle Obama

Don't make this money mistake with your student loans, warns Michelle Obama

grow.acorns.com — "You don't have extra money. It might feel like extra money, but it's not," Michelle Obama told college students in Washington, D.C., this summer, in a discussion of how to use, and how not to use, student loans and other financial aid.
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An 'easier form of budgeting' can help you with money, says CEO of Clever Girl Finance

An 'easier form of budgeting' can help you with money, says CEO of Clever Girl Finance

grow.acorns.com — Ever find yourself wondering where all your money went at the end of the month? You might want to try reverse budgeting, a way of organizing your money that prioritizes your fixed expenses, says Bola Sokunbi, author and CEO of Clever Girl Finance.
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What you need to know to keep yourself safe from phishing scams

What you need to know to keep yourself safe from phishing scams

grow.acorns.com — A phishing scam is a kind of identity theft in which hackers use fraudulent websites and fake emails, or assume a false identity over the phone, in an attempt to steal personal data such as passwords and credit card information. Americans lost nearly $50 million last year to phishing schemes, according to the 2018 FBI Internet Crime Report.
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5 Companies That Could Help You Pay Off Your Student Loans

5 Companies That Could Help You Pay Off Your Student Loans

grow.acorns.com — "We are the beneficiaries of those people who have gotten an education," says Dan Rosensweig, CEO & president of Chegg, which helps employees pay back student loans. "If they borrowed money and they are creating value for us, we want to help them."
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5 Ways to Save on Last-Minute Summer Travel

5 Ways to Save on Last-Minute Summer Travel

grow.acorns.com — Summer has officially started and travel season is here. If you haven't planned your vacation yet, it's not too late to save on a last-minute getaway. About 7 in 10 Americans expect to spend on travel this summer, according to a new survey from CNBC + Acorns that polled more than 2,800 adults.
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Morehouse Grads Say 'Options Are Limitless' Now That Robert Smith Paid Off Their Debt

Morehouse Grads Say 'Options Are Limitless' Now That Robert Smith Paid Off Their Debt

grow.acorns.com — Robert Smith pledged to pay off the student loans for the Class of 2019 at Morehouse College. Four grads share how the gift has affected their lives.
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Don't Make This Common Mistake When Starting a Side Hustle

Don't Make This Common Mistake When Starting a Side Hustle

grow.acorns.com — Lots of people skip this step, and it can cost them.
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