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Finances, Projects, and Dogs – Update Q2 2021

Jesse Cramer / June 22, 2021

Spring 2021 saw ups and downs financially, lots of great progress with The Best Interest, and one cute puppy!

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How Tax Brackets Work (in 3 Easy Charts)

Jesse Cramer / June 16, 2021

Let’s address the most common mistake in understanding taxes, how tax brackets work, and how you can save thousands from your tax bill.

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What is Inflation and How Can It Hurt You?

Jesse Cramer / June 9, 2021

Concerns over inflation continue to be a hot issue in the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is inflation? And should you be worried about it?

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How Many Budget Categories Should You Have?

Jesse Cramer / May 4, 2021

One of the core tenets of financial literacy is keeping a tidy budget. But a common question in creating a budget is how many budget categories are required?

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“Continual Growth and Progress”: Quarterly Update Q1 2021

Jesse Cramer / March 24, 2021

The first of a regular cadence of quarterly updates. Let’s talk through to good, bad, and ugly of Q1 2021. Plus, lots of dog pics!

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7 of My Money Mistakes (and the Lessons Learned)

Jesse Cramer / February 24, 2021

I am not a money genius. I’ve touched many proverbial “hot stoves,” and the Best Interest is part of my scar tissue. Today, let’s dive into seven of my money mistakes and the lessons I’ve learned from them.

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Bimodal Spending: Say “Hell Yes!” or “No”

Jesse Cramer / February 12, 2021

I had a creative brainstorm this week. An idea—that I’ve dubbed bimodal spending—overtook my mind. And now I want to convince you to adopt it in your life.