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Plutus Awards Podcast · January 20, 2021

Leverage Multiple Side Hustles to Increase Your Net Worth with Scarlett McCarthy

Sarah Li Cain speaks with Scarlett McCarthy, the founder of Literally Broke, about Scarlett’s experience balancing a full-time job, multiple freelance gigs, and personal health and happiness.

Financial Literacy · January 19, 2021 at 5:00 AM

What is Financial Independence? Here’s a Hint — It’s Not About How Much Money You Have

Financial independence has a lot of misconceptions. In the end, it’s about having the ability to choose your lifestyle without money-related stress. What that means exactly will be different for everyone. Your financial goals will depend on the circumstances of your own life and desires.

Plutus Awards Showcase · January 15, 2021 at 2:19 PM

Plutus Awards Weekly Showcase: January 15, 2021

Here is our curated collection of the best financial articles and content for January 15, 2021, including selections from Yo Quiero Dinero, Get Rich Slowly, Earn & Invest, Scott Santens, and Stefanie O’Connell.

Plutus Awards Podcast · January 13, 2021

Jessica Fick (Mrs. Fioneer) on Cultivating an Abundance Mindset

Sarah Li Cain speaks with Jessica F., aka Mrs. Fioneer, about the thought process that led to Jessica leaving her job, how an abundance mindset propelled her forward, and the keys to cultivating and maintaining an abundance mindset.

Financial Literacy · January 12, 2021 at 5:00 AM

4 Money Things Women Need to Know About (and Can Control) in 2021

2020 was full of things we couldn’t control, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have any control at all. There are still things we can do to impact our finances, such tap into local resources, look for a new job, or even ask for a raise.

Plutus Awards Showcase · January 8, 2021 at 12:30 AM

Plutus Awards Weekly Showcase: January 8, 2021

Here is our curated collection of the best financial articles and content for 1/8/2021 including selections from Surviving and Thriving, Cash for Tacos, How to Money, Clever Girl Finance, and The College Investor.

Plutus Awards Podcast · January 6, 2021

Protect Yourself Before a Partnership Falls Apart with Rich Jones

Sarah Li Cain speaks with Rich Jones of Paychecks & Balances about how he and his podcast co-host decided to go their separate ways, the difficulties of a one-man operation, and the lessons from this split.

Financial Literacy · January 5, 2021 at 5:00 AM

Tips for Overcoming Holiday Debt

You arent’ alone if you spent more than you were planning this year on the holidays. Now that they are over it’s time to reassess your finances, make a plan to pay off that holiday debt, and prepare for next year.

Financial Literacy · December 29, 2020 at 5:00 AM

How We Unintentionally Prepared for a Pandemic

Millions of families are experiencing deep financial stress during this pandemic. Job loss, increasing debt, and other financial hardships are putting many families behind.

Plutus Awards Showcase · December 25, 2020 at 1:10 AM

Plutus Awards Weekly Showcase: December 25, 2020

Here is our curated collection of the best financial articles and content for 12/25/2020 including selections from rich & REGULAR, Marriage Kids and Monday, A Purple Life, Paul Ollinger, and Donna Freedman.

Grants and Programs · December 24, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Plutus Foundation 2020 Year In Review

Here’s a look at what the Plutus Foundation accomplished in 2020.

Financial Literacy · December 22, 2020 at 5:00 AM

6 Steps to Protect Yourself As a Victim of Identity Theft

I started to suspect I was the victim of identity theft. Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud.