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Jim Wang is the founder of WalletHacks.com, a personal finance blog where he shares unconventional strategies and tactics to get ahead financially and in life. He has appeared in The New York Times, The Motley Fool, Business Week, and other media and radio outlets. See more at www.wallethacks.com and follow Jim on Facebook or Twitter.

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All the experts seem to say if you want to save money, stop spending. Here's how to do just the opposite.
How to Save Money by Spending It
All the experts seem to say the same thing: “If you want to sav... read more

April 7, 2017

Budgeting and Saving Money

You may have an emergency fund, but you probably don’t have an emergency plan. And it’s time you created one.
How to Create a Financial Emergency Plan
My son recently brought home a homework assignment. He was suppos... read more

March 27, 2017

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If you’re thinking about buying a home or making a similar large purchase, consider playing house first.
The One Thing Everyone Should Do (But No One Does) Before Buying a House
Sometime in my mid-twenties, I decided I wanted to stay in the Ma... read more

March 10, 2017

Mortgages

The first three months of the year are crucial, and you can use this time to make the rest of the year that much easier. Here's how to get started.
5 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare Your Finances for the Year Ahead
It’s easy for us to focus on huge resolutions because they feel... read more

February 22, 2017

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You don't have to spend every dollar in your bank account to have a good time with friends on Super Bowl LI.
How to Throw a Super Bowl Party on a Budget
I don’t know how Super Bowl Sunday got to be one of the biggest... read more

January 31, 2017

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No matter your motivation — whether it's to get them out of the way or get your refund sooner — here's what you need to know about filing your taxes early.
Hate Tax Season? These 4 Tips Will Help You Get It Over With
While getting a tax refund is fun, preparing and filing your taxe... read more

January 12, 2017

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