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November 16, 2024 — 9 min read

What Is a Sinking Fund and How Does It Work?

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

November 15, 2024 — 13 min read

Understanding APY vs Interest Rate: Key Differences Explained

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

November 14, 2024 — 10 min read

Condo vs Apartment: Key Differences You Need to Know

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

November 13, 2024 — 24 min read

10 Reasons Not to Lease a Car: What You Need to Know

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

November 12, 2024 — 13 min read

How to Save on Heating Bill: 10 Effective Winter Tips

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

November 11, 2024 — 13 min read

Why Timing the Market Rarely Beats Time in the Market

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

November 11, 2024 — 13 min read

Personal Finance Active vs Passive Investing in 2024

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

September 24, 2024 — 7 min read

Gamification: Leveling Up Your Personal Finance Game

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Nethmi Dimbulana

September 17, 2024 — 8 min read

Secrets to Save Big and Shop Smart

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Nethmi Dimbulana

August 30, 2024 — 10 min read

Deep-dive Into Passive Income Streams

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Nethmi Dimbulana

August 19, 2024 — 10 min read

Financial Mistakes to Avoid as a Fresh College Graduate

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Nethmi Dimbulana

July 28, 2024 — 11 min read

Assets That Produce Income: A Guide to Passive Income Streams

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 27, 2024 — 10 min read

Bad Investments: How to Avoid Losing Money

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 26, 2024 — 11 min read

Maybe's Top Balance Sheet Software for Small Businesses

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 25, 2024 — 11 min read

Bank Account Tracker: How Maybe Can Help You Keep Tabs on Your Finances

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 24, 2024 — 11 min read

Maybe: The Benefits of Saving Money at a Young Age

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 23, 2024 — 9 min read

Maybe's Top Picks: Best Business Budgeting Software for 2024

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 22, 2024 — 11 min read

Best Investment Firms for Beginners: Maybe's Top Picks

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 21, 2024 — 10 min read

Best Net Worth Apps: Track Your Finances with Ease Using Maybe's Top Picks

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 20, 2024 — 11 min read

Maybe's Top Picks: Best Personal Money Management Software for Mac

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 19, 2024 — 8 min read

Maybe's Top Picks: Best Software for Personal Finance on Mac

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 18, 2024 — 12 min read

Maybe's Best Way to Make Your Money Work for You: Expert Tips and Strategies

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 17, 2024 — 11 min read

Bills Cut Tracker: Maybe's Comprehensive List of NFL Roster Changes

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 16, 2024 — 11 min read

Budget as a Management Tool: How Maybe Can Help Your Business

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 15, 2024 — 11 min read

Maybe's Top Budgeting Skills for Adults: How to Manage Your Finances Effectively

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 14, 2024 — 11 min read

Maybe's Top Budgeting Software for Large Companies: Streamline Your Finances with Ease

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 13, 2024 — 10 min read

Maybe: The Best Budgeting Software for Nonprofit Organizations

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 12, 2024 — 11 min read

Maybe Budgeting Software for Small Business: Streamline Your Finances

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 11, 2024 — 11 min read

Building an Asset: Strategies for Long-Term Growth with Maybe

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 10, 2024 — 11 min read

Maybe You Can Rent an Apartment with Bad Credit: Tips and Options

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 9, 2024 — 11 min read

Maybe: Can You Claim Financial Planning Fees as a Tax Deduction?

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 8, 2024 — 11 min read

Cash Flow Investments: Maximizing Your Returns with Maybe

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 7, 2024 — 12 min read

Cash Tracker: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Your Finances with Maybe

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 6, 2024 — 12 min read

Comprehensive Financial Planner: Maybe's Expertise in Managing Your Finances

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 5, 2024 — 12 min read

Maybe Credit Card 500 Limit: Understanding the Benefits and Limitations

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

June 5, 2024 — 10 min read

How the Market Works: Demystifying Stock Market Operations

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

June 4, 2024 — 6 min read

Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Void a Check

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

June 3, 2024 — 7 min read

How to Successfully Complete the 100 Envelope Challenge

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

June 2, 2024 — 7 min read

What Is a Stipend? Understanding Its Purpose and Benefits

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

June 1, 2024 — 8 min read

Imputed Income: What It Is and How It Affects You

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 31, 2024 — 9 min read

Understanding Grantor vs Grantee in Real Estate Transactions

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 30, 2024 — 8 min read

Mastering the Net Worth Formula: A Step-by-Step Guide

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 30, 2024 — 6 min read

Decoding the Liquid Net Worth Puzzle: What It Is and Why It Matters

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 30, 2024 — 13 min read

Unveiling the Secrets of Net Worth: A Comprehensive Guide

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 29, 2024 — 10 min read

What is an Estate? A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 29, 2024 — 9 min read

Zero-Based Budgeting: The Path to Financial Clarity

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 29, 2024 — 10 min read

The 50/30/20 Rule: A Simple Path to Financial Wellness

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 28, 2024 — 6 min read

Top Budgeting Categories to Simplify Your Finances

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 28, 2024 — 6 min read

Loud Budgeting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Financial Success

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 28, 2024 — 14 min read

Budgeting 101: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 28, 2024 — 9 min read

Best Jobs for Introverts: Ideal Roles for Quiet Achievers

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 27, 2024 — 7 min read

Special Warranty Deed: Everything You Need to Know

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 27, 2024 — 8 min read

Tactical Asset Allocation: A Dynamic Approach to Portfolio Management

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 27, 2024 — 7 min read

Understanding Asset Allocation Funds: A Comprehensive Guide

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 27, 2024 — 9 min read

Mastering Asset Allocation Strategies: A Roadmap for Optimal Portfolio Construction

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 26, 2024 — 9 min read

Asset Allocation vs. Diversification: Understanding the Difference

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 26, 2024 — 7 min read

Asset Allocation Examples: Real-World Strategies for Optimal Diversification

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 25, 2024 — 10 min read

Asset Allocation by Age: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Life Stage

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

May 24, 2024 — 20 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Asset Allocation: Strategies for Optimal Portfolio Diversification

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

August 4, 2022 — 9 min read

Understanding money and its history

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 23, 2022 — 10 min read

The psychology of money and how it influences us

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 2, 2022 — 11 min read

Why you'll (mostly) fail to beat the index by trading

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

June 21, 2022 — 11 min read

Investing during recessions and bear markets

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

June 4, 2022 — 12 min read

How behavioral finance can make you a better investor

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

April 29, 2022 — 10 min read

Should you consider real estate as part of your investment portfolio?

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

April 27, 2022 — 10 min read

Cryptocurrency as a part of your investment portfolio

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

April 17, 2022 — 11 min read

How to make gold part of your investment strategy

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

April 14, 2022 — 12 min read

How to make fixed income part of your investing strategy

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

March 22, 2022 — 11 min read

How to make equity investing part of your investment strategy

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

March 16, 2022 — 12 min read

Asset allocation and how to use it to reach your financial goals

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

March 3, 2022 — 11 min read

Why do most investors buy high and sell low?

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

February 22, 2022 — 11 min read

Market timing and the importance of dollar-cost averaging

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

February 7, 2022 — 13 min read

Behavioral Biases: How you can improve your saving & investing decisions

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

January 26, 2022 — 32 min read

The complete guide to managing and optimizing your expenses

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

November 22, 2021 — 3 min read

Ask Maybe: Pay down student loan debt or contribute to 401(k)?

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Travis Woods

November 4, 2021 — 4 min read

Ask Maybe: My Financial Advisor Won't Talk Bitcoin

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Travis Woods

September 12, 2021 — 18 min read

How to plan for financial independence vs. retirement

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

September 9, 2021 — 22 min read

10 things to do after you sell your business

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

August 27, 2021 — 3 min read

Ask the Advisor: How much cash should I have on hand?

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Travis Woods

August 11, 2021 — 20 min read

How to use Bogleheads three fund portfolio to build your wealth

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 26, 2021 — 3 min read

Ask the Advisor: Invest more or pay off debt?

TW

Travis Woods

July 22, 2021 — 18 min read

11 bold ways to boost your financial health

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 13, 2021 — 14 min read

How to stop stressing over money mistakes

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

July 1, 2021 — 6 min read

Ask the Advisor: House repair savings vs loan?

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Travis Woods

June 28, 2021 — 12 min read

How to take charge of your personal finances

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

April 18, 2021 — 2 min read

How is Maybe different than Personal Capital?

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

April 14, 2021 — 4 min read

Raising money in public

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

April 6, 2021 — 4 min read

Why raise any money?

Josh Pigford

Josh Pigford

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