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4 days ago
4 min

Why I'm Against the Current Plan for Stimulus Checks

That title is probably pretty contentious, right? I'm sure it will raise some eyebrows and people will ask, "What's this guy's problem, d...

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Five Ways to Save Money When Buying a Home

Gary Grewal

Feb 25
4 min

Five Ways to Save Money When Buying a Home

Ah buying a home, such a leisurely process to find that perfect abode where you'll raise your family and eat pizza on the floor surrounde...

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Gary Grewal

Feb 15
3 min

Three Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home

This week, a cold winter blast is making it's way across the majority of the United States (unless you're in places like CA, AZ, or FL, y...

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3 Things You Should Invest in during the WFH Trend and Beyond

Gary Grewal

Feb 10
4 min

3 Things You Should Invest in during the WFH Trend and Beyond

So if you read my book, Financial Fives (which you should if you haven't already, because it's awesome and will change your life IMO), yo...

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One of the Best Non-Financial Things You can do for Your Finances this Month

Gary Grewal

Feb 2
4 min

One of the Best Non-Financial Things You can do for Your Finances this Month

February is here already? This is the month of love right? Whether it's Singles Awareness Day, or the day where you spend $200 on disposa...

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5 Ways Staying Healthy Will Save You Money

Gary Grewal

Jan 27
3 min

5 Ways Staying Healthy Will Save You Money

January is almost over! Thank goodness, I never cared for the month where it's the dead of winter and the holidays are over. Fortunately ...

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5 Ways Being Organized Will Save You Money

Gary Grewal

Jan 18
4 min

5 Ways Being Organized Will Save You Money

Ah January, the least favorite month of money. Why you ask? Well, the dazzle, lights, and cheer of Christmas are over. Plus it's the dead...

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3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Car Insurance Rates

Gary Grewal

Jan 11
3 min

3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Car Insurance Rates

Ah here we are, in the midst of New Years Resolutions season! Of course, if you're reading this cool, propitious, and engaging blog (I li...

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5 Ways to Negotiate for a Higher Salary and More Pay

Gary Grewal

Jan 3
4 min

5 Ways to Negotiate for a Higher Salary and More Pay

Happy 2021!!! With the new year among us and so many people ready to improve their lives after what 2020 has thrown at us, what better ti...

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1 Easy Way to Give Yourself a Christmas Gift Anytime of the Year!

Gary Grewal

Dec 22, 2020
1 min

1 Easy Way to Give Yourself a Christmas Gift Anytime of the Year!

Happy holidays! So as we count down to one of the most jovial and cherished holidays of the year, we are all so focused on making sure we...

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3 Ways to Save Money on Gifting and Investing in Others

Gary Grewal

Dec 14, 2020
3 min

3 Ways to Save Money on Gifting and Investing in Others

The holidays are in full swing! Who doesn't love twinkling lights, jovial music, 396 varieties of cookies, and the season of giving! Ok f...

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Gary Grewal

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

3 Ways to Effectively Donate to Charity

With the end of the year and Giving Tuesday approaching, think how noble it is to include charitable giving into your life. If you’re luc...

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Wealthier YOU

Gary Grewal

Nov 30, 2020
3 min

5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Wealthier YOU

Ok ok, you're thinking this is a crazy post being that we're just getting into the holiday season, but why buy into resolutions around so...

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5 Ways Practicing Gratitude can Save You Money

Gary Grewal

Nov 22, 2020
3 min

5 Ways Practicing Gratitude can Save You Money

Thanksgiving is almost here!! Sorry, I'm a sucker for holidays, especially Thanksgiving, because it centers around one of the most valuab...

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Gary Grewal

Apr 2, 2020
3 min

How libraries can save you big bucks!

So in Financial Fives, I do give multiple shout outs to libraries, because they are a pretty awesome resource that make a good use of our...

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