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May Update: An Adventure Back to the Mountain West!
Can anyone recognize what famous swimming hole this is? Hint, it's near Aspen, CO and has a party beverage in it's name :) Alright...
Gary Grewal
May 18, 20234 min read
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The $2,900 Phone Call. Why Emails Sometimes Doesn't Cut It
Coffee and Conversation Anyone? Pull up a chair! If you came of age when the Vans Warped Tour was a summertime tradition and everyone got...
Gary Grewal
Nov 10, 20225 min read
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5 Reasons You Should Talk About Money With Your Friends
Talking about money is "tacky" or "taboo". Ever heard of these phrases? From the time we are young and innocently ask our uncle, "how...
Gary Grewal
Oct 20, 20225 min read
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5 Things to Get Rid of in Fall and What to Buy Instead
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Gary Grewal
Oct 6, 20225 min read
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3 of the Best Employee Benefits You Didn't Know You Had
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Gary Grewal
Aug 4, 20225 min read
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5 Things You Didn't Know You Can Negotiate
No, no, don't worry. I'm not saying you should try to haggle the price of a latte, especially from our amazing local coffee shops. Though...
Gary Grewal
Jul 28, 20226 min read
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What to do if you are Laid Off, and How it can be a Blessing in Disguise
Now that the recession, bear market, and downturn have been flying off the lips of both the media and the general public, it's no...
Gary Grewal
Jul 21, 20225 min read
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UPDATE: Why You Shouldn't Beat Yourself Up during this Housing Market
This post may include affiliate links that Financial Fives receives compensation for, which helps us keep this blog going. Read more...
Gary Grewal
May 26, 20225 min read
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Skyrocketing Rent Prices and 3 Things You Can Do About It Right Now.
Remember after the Great Recession in the last decades, when the whole "boomerang child" and "emerging adulthood", for lack of a better...
Gary Grewal
Mar 24, 20225 min read
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The Great Resignation Versus Overemployed: Should You Negotiate More Pay or Ride Two Horses at Once?
If you’re like me, you’ve grown tired of hearing the phrase “The Great Resignation” being tossed around as an excuse for everything from...
Gary Grewal
Dec 9, 20216 min read
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How This Millennial Saved $100,000 By Renting Out Spare Bedrooms
Today we have a guest post from Max at MaxMyMoney.org about how he saved a hefty sum by renting out spare rooms in his house. House...
Gary Grewal
Nov 4, 20218 min read
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7 Money Wasters With Simple Fixes
Ok folks, here it is. Your regular reminder that you should pack your lunch every day. Kidding! While there are some obvious tips in this...
Gary Grewal
Jun 24, 20215 min read
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Zero-Waste Side Hustle: Renting Out Moving Boxes
This post originally appeared on Budgets are $exy and has been republished with permission. Today’s guest post is from Gary at Financial...
Gary Grewal
Jun 11, 20216 min read
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Why You Shouldn't Beat Yourself during this Housing Market
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen reports or have first-hand experience with how robust this housing market...
Gary Grewal
May 26, 20214 min read
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3 of My Biggest Money Mistakes and Why I Don’t Regret Them
We’ve all heard the quotes on failure and how it’s only a failure if you don’t try, or it’s a lesson and not a failure, so don’t worry...
Gary Grewal
May 6, 20215 min read
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7 Questions To Ask When Buying a Used Car
Okay, so you’re tired of puttering along in that same 1996 Honda Civic with which you picked up your Homecoming date during your senior...
Gary Grewal
Mar 9, 20219 min read
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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...
Gary Grewal
Feb 25, 20214 min read
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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,...
Gary Grewal
Feb 15, 20213 min read
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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...
Gary Grewal
Jan 11, 20213 min read
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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...
Gary Grewal
Jan 3, 20214 min read
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