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Getting Started

My Biggest Money Mistake

by Alan on February 27, 2010

When I started Freelance Finances, I focused on being as general as possible with posts and advice, because I realized a good portion of my traffic was coming from google searches, and my specific audience (over 60% of which are 13-24 yr olds) don’t typically search “personal finance tips” on google.
I realize now that was [...]

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Know Your Retirement Accounts

by Alan on November 19, 2009

Today I wanted to discuss the two most popular retirement accounts, their advantages and disadvantages, and why you should care.
We’re going to look at the 401(k) retirement account, which is typically available to those working for bigger businesses and corporations, and the Roth IRA retirement account, which is typically used by self-employed or freelancing workers. [...]

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Your Top 5 Money Goals

by Alan on November 16, 2009

Last week I had to write the About Me page for this blog. At the end, I wrote an overall goal for the blog. Without writing out a goal, I’d be tempted to let posts go off in all different directions. But a goal gives me focus and guides me when I feel at a [...]

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