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  1. ‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts
    By Steven Greenhouse

    President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gain

    theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s

    #DonaldTrump #Business #Children #Savings #USnews #Trumpadministration #USeconomy #USpolitics #Worldnews #TheGuardian #StevenGreenhouse

  2. ‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts
    By Steven Greenhouse

    President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gain

    theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s

    #DonaldTrump #Business #Children #Savings #USnews #Trumpadministration #USeconomy #USpolitics #Worldnews #TheGuardian #StevenGreenhouse

  3. ‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts
    By Steven Greenhouse

    President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gain

    theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s

    #DonaldTrump #Business #Children #Savings #USnews #Trumpadministration #USeconomy #USpolitics #Worldnews #TheGuardian #StevenGreenhouse

  4. My Best Budget Travel Tip: Stay Close, Travel Well


    “I don’t travel to spend as little as possible. I travel to experience as much as possible. I save before I go, choose where my money matters, and once I’m there, I simply enjoy the journey.” -JhieBeyondBorders

    One of the best travel tips I can give, especially if you want to make the most of your money, is surprisingly simple:

    Stay as close as possible to the places you actually want to visit.

    It may sound counterintuitive. After all, when we talk about budget travel, we usually think about finding the cheapest hotel, the cheapest transportation, and the cheapest meals.

    But after travelling quite a lot, I’ve realized that cheap doesn’t always mean economical.

    Sometimes, a hotel that is a little more expensive but is within walking distance of the places I want to explore can actually save me money. I spend less on transportation, less time stuck in traffic, and more time enjoying the destination.

    And for me, there is another reason I prefer staying close.

    I love being close to the communities.

    I don’t always want to stay in the most luxurious tourist area or inside a resort where everything feels separated from the place I came to see. I enjoy walking through neighbourhoods, discovering little restaurants, watching the locals go about their day, finding small cafés, visiting local markets, and simply observing everyday life.

    That, for me, is part of travelling.

    I don’t really travel on a strict budget

    Here’s the funny part.

    I often talk about travelling wisely, but I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a budget traveller.

    I am willing to spend more on certain things if they make my trip more comfortable or enjoyable.

    My philosophy is simple:

    I save before I travel so I don’t have to worry while I’m travelling.

    If I know I have a trip coming up, I prepare for it. I save money, plan where I want to go, book what needs to be booked, and make sure I have enough room in my budget to actually enjoy myself.

    Because what is the point of travelling somewhere beautiful if I spend the entire trip thinking, “Should I really buy this?” or “Can I afford to eat here?”

    I want to enjoy the moment.

    I want to sit down for that coffee.

    I want to try the local food.

    I want to take the train instead of rushing.

    I want to wander around without constantly checking my wallet.

    Save first. Enjoy later.

    For me, travelling wisely is not about depriving myself.

    It’s about knowing where my money is worth spending.

    I may choose a reasonably priced hotel, but I’ll choose one in a great location.

    I may skip an expensive tourist attraction if it doesn’t interest me, but happily spend money on a local experience that I’ll remember for years.

    I may walk instead of taking a taxi when the distance is reasonable, not because I have to, but because walking lets me see more of the place.

    And when I travel, I try to spend on experiences rather than things I can easily buy back home.

    So yes, I save before the trip.

    I enjoy the trip.

    And when I get home…

    I’ll worry about the bills later.

    Because for me, travel is not about proving how little I can spend.

    It’s about making sure that the money I do spend gives me something valuable in return: time, experiences, memories, and the freedom to enjoy where I am.

    That’s my version of budget travel.

    Travel close. Spend wisely. Experience more. And most importantly, enjoy the moment. 🌏✈️❤️

    💖💖💖

    #budget #community #culture #dailyprompt #dailyprompt2882 #experience #exploration #savings #travel #traveling
  5. My Best Budget Travel Tip: Stay Close, Travel Well


    “I don’t travel to spend as little as possible. I travel to experience as much as possible. I save before I go, choose where my money matters, and once I’m there, I simply enjoy the journey.” -JhieBeyondBorders

    One of the best travel tips I can give, especially if you want to make the most of your money, is surprisingly simple:

    Stay as close as possible to the places you actually want to visit.

    It may sound counterintuitive. After all, when we talk about budget travel, we usually think about finding the cheapest hotel, the cheapest transportation, and the cheapest meals.

    But after travelling quite a lot, I’ve realized that cheap doesn’t always mean economical.

    Sometimes, a hotel that is a little more expensive but is within walking distance of the places I want to explore can actually save me money. I spend less on transportation, less time stuck in traffic, and more time enjoying the destination.

    And for me, there is another reason I prefer staying close.

    I love being close to the communities.

    I don’t always want to stay in the most luxurious tourist area or inside a resort where everything feels separated from the place I came to see. I enjoy walking through neighbourhoods, discovering little restaurants, watching the locals go about their day, finding small cafés, visiting local markets, and simply observing everyday life.

    That, for me, is part of travelling.

    I don’t really travel on a strict budget

    Here’s the funny part.

    I often talk about travelling wisely, but I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a budget traveller.

    I am willing to spend more on certain things if they make my trip more comfortable or enjoyable.

    My philosophy is simple:

    I save before I travel so I don’t have to worry while I’m travelling.

    If I know I have a trip coming up, I prepare for it. I save money, plan where I want to go, book what needs to be booked, and make sure I have enough room in my budget to actually enjoy myself.

    Because what is the point of travelling somewhere beautiful if I spend the entire trip thinking, “Should I really buy this?” or “Can I afford to eat here?”

    I want to enjoy the moment.

    I want to sit down for that coffee.

    I want to try the local food.

    I want to take the train instead of rushing.

    I want to wander around without constantly checking my wallet.

    Save first. Enjoy later.

    For me, travelling wisely is not about depriving myself.

    It’s about knowing where my money is worth spending.

    I may choose a reasonably priced hotel, but I’ll choose one in a great location.

    I may skip an expensive tourist attraction if it doesn’t interest me, but happily spend money on a local experience that I’ll remember for years.

    I may walk instead of taking a taxi when the distance is reasonable, not because I have to, but because walking lets me see more of the place.

    And when I travel, I try to spend on experiences rather than things I can easily buy back home.

    So yes, I save before the trip.

    I enjoy the trip.

    And when I get home…

    I’ll worry about the bills later.

    Because for me, travel is not about proving how little I can spend.

    It’s about making sure that the money I do spend gives me something valuable in return: time, experiences, memories, and the freedom to enjoy where I am.

    That’s my version of budget travel.

    Travel close. Spend wisely. Experience more. And most importantly, enjoy the moment. 🌏✈️❤️

    💖💖💖

    #budget #community #culture #dailyprompt #dailyprompt2882 #experience #exploration #savings #travel #traveling
  6. My Best Budget Travel Tip: Stay Close, Travel Well


    “I don’t travel to spend as little as possible. I travel to experience as much as possible. I save before I go, choose where my money matters, and once I’m there, I simply enjoy the journey.” -JhieBeyondBorders

    One of the best travel tips I can give, especially if you want to make the most of your money, is surprisingly simple:

    Stay as close as possible to the places you actually want to visit.

    It may sound counterintuitive. After all, when we talk about budget travel, we usually think about finding the cheapest hotel, the cheapest transportation, and the cheapest meals.

    But after travelling quite a lot, I’ve realized that cheap doesn’t always mean economical.

    Sometimes, a hotel that is a little more expensive but is within walking distance of the places I want to explore can actually save me money. I spend less on transportation, less time stuck in traffic, and more time enjoying the destination.

    And for me, there is another reason I prefer staying close.

    I love being close to the communities.

    I don’t always want to stay in the most luxurious tourist area or inside a resort where everything feels separated from the place I came to see. I enjoy walking through neighbourhoods, discovering little restaurants, watching the locals go about their day, finding small cafés, visiting local markets, and simply observing everyday life.

    That, for me, is part of travelling.

    I don’t really travel on a strict budget

    Here’s the funny part.

    I often talk about travelling wisely, but I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a budget traveller.

    I am willing to spend more on certain things if they make my trip more comfortable or enjoyable.

    My philosophy is simple:

    I save before I travel so I don’t have to worry while I’m travelling.

    If I know I have a trip coming up, I prepare for it. I save money, plan where I want to go, book what needs to be booked, and make sure I have enough room in my budget to actually enjoy myself.

    Because what is the point of travelling somewhere beautiful if I spend the entire trip thinking, “Should I really buy this?” or “Can I afford to eat here?”

    I want to enjoy the moment.

    I want to sit down for that coffee.

    I want to try the local food.

    I want to take the train instead of rushing.

    I want to wander around without constantly checking my wallet.

    Save first. Enjoy later.

    For me, travelling wisely is not about depriving myself.

    It’s about knowing where my money is worth spending.

    I may choose a reasonably priced hotel, but I’ll choose one in a great location.

    I may skip an expensive tourist attraction if it doesn’t interest me, but happily spend money on a local experience that I’ll remember for years.

    I may walk instead of taking a taxi when the distance is reasonable, not because I have to, but because walking lets me see more of the place.

    And when I travel, I try to spend on experiences rather than things I can easily buy back home.

    So yes, I save before the trip.

    I enjoy the trip.

    And when I get home…

    I’ll worry about the bills later.

    Because for me, travel is not about proving how little I can spend.

    It’s about making sure that the money I do spend gives me something valuable in return: time, experiences, memories, and the freedom to enjoy where I am.

    That’s my version of budget travel.

    Travel close. Spend wisely. Experience more. And most importantly, enjoy the moment. 🌏✈️❤️

    💖💖💖

    #budget #community #culture #dailyprompt #dailyprompt2882 #experience #exploration #savings #travel #traveling
  7. My Best Budget Travel Tip: Stay Close, Travel Well


    “I don’t travel to spend as little as possible. I travel to experience as much as possible. I save before I go, choose where my money matters, and once I’m there, I simply enjoy the journey.” -JhieBeyondBorders

    One of the best travel tips I can give, especially if you want to make the most of your money, is surprisingly simple:

    Stay as close as possible to the places you actually want to visit.

    It may sound counterintuitive. After all, when we talk about budget travel, we usually think about finding the cheapest hotel, the cheapest transportation, and the cheapest meals.

    But after travelling quite a lot, I’ve realized that cheap doesn’t always mean economical.

    Sometimes, a hotel that is a little more expensive but is within walking distance of the places I want to explore can actually save me money. I spend less on transportation, less time stuck in traffic, and more time enjoying the destination.

    And for me, there is another reason I prefer staying close.

    I love being close to the communities.

    I don’t always want to stay in the most luxurious tourist area or inside a resort where everything feels separated from the place I came to see. I enjoy walking through neighbourhoods, discovering little restaurants, watching the locals go about their day, finding small cafés, visiting local markets, and simply observing everyday life.

    That, for me, is part of travelling.

    I don’t really travel on a strict budget

    Here’s the funny part.

    I often talk about travelling wisely, but I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a budget traveller.

    I am willing to spend more on certain things if they make my trip more comfortable or enjoyable.

    My philosophy is simple:

    I save before I travel so I don’t have to worry while I’m travelling.

    If I know I have a trip coming up, I prepare for it. I save money, plan where I want to go, book what needs to be booked, and make sure I have enough room in my budget to actually enjoy myself.

    Because what is the point of travelling somewhere beautiful if I spend the entire trip thinking, “Should I really buy this?” or “Can I afford to eat here?”

    I want to enjoy the moment.

    I want to sit down for that coffee.

    I want to try the local food.

    I want to take the train instead of rushing.

    I want to wander around without constantly checking my wallet.

    Save first. Enjoy later.

    For me, travelling wisely is not about depriving myself.

    It’s about knowing where my money is worth spending.

    I may choose a reasonably priced hotel, but I’ll choose one in a great location.

    I may skip an expensive tourist attraction if it doesn’t interest me, but happily spend money on a local experience that I’ll remember for years.

    I may walk instead of taking a taxi when the distance is reasonable, not because I have to, but because walking lets me see more of the place.

    And when I travel, I try to spend on experiences rather than things I can easily buy back home.

    So yes, I save before the trip.

    I enjoy the trip.

    And when I get home…

    I’ll worry about the bills later.

    Because for me, travel is not about proving how little I can spend.

    It’s about making sure that the money I do spend gives me something valuable in return: time, experiences, memories, and the freedom to enjoy where I am.

    That’s my version of budget travel.

    Travel close. Spend wisely. Experience more. And most importantly, enjoy the moment. 🌏✈️❤️

    💖💖💖

    #budget #community #culture #dailyprompt #dailyprompt2882 #experience #exploration #savings #travel #traveling
  8. My Best Budget Travel Tip: Stay Close, Travel Well


    “I don’t travel to spend as little as possible. I travel to experience as much as possible. I save before I go, choose where my money matters, and once I’m there, I simply enjoy the journey.” -JhieBeyondBorders

    One of the best travel tips I can give, especially if you want to make the most of your money, is surprisingly simple:

    Stay as close as possible to the places you actually want to visit.

    It may sound counterintuitive. After all, when we talk about budget travel, we usually think about finding the cheapest hotel, the cheapest transportation, and the cheapest meals.

    But after travelling quite a lot, I’ve realized that cheap doesn’t always mean economical.

    Sometimes, a hotel that is a little more expensive but is within walking distance of the places I want to explore can actually save me money. I spend less on transportation, less time stuck in traffic, and more time enjoying the destination.

    And for me, there is another reason I prefer staying close.

    I love being close to the communities.

    I don’t always want to stay in the most luxurious tourist area or inside a resort where everything feels separated from the place I came to see. I enjoy walking through neighbourhoods, discovering little restaurants, watching the locals go about their day, finding small cafés, visiting local markets, and simply observing everyday life.

    That, for me, is part of travelling.

    I don’t really travel on a strict budget

    Here’s the funny part.

    I often talk about travelling wisely, but I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a budget traveller.

    I am willing to spend more on certain things if they make my trip more comfortable or enjoyable.

    My philosophy is simple:

    I save before I travel so I don’t have to worry while I’m travelling.

    If I know I have a trip coming up, I prepare for it. I save money, plan where I want to go, book what needs to be booked, and make sure I have enough room in my budget to actually enjoy myself.

    Because what is the point of travelling somewhere beautiful if I spend the entire trip thinking, “Should I really buy this?” or “Can I afford to eat here?”

    I want to enjoy the moment.

    I want to sit down for that coffee.

    I want to try the local food.

    I want to take the train instead of rushing.

    I want to wander around without constantly checking my wallet.

    Save first. Enjoy later.

    For me, travelling wisely is not about depriving myself.

    It’s about knowing where my money is worth spending.

    I may choose a reasonably priced hotel, but I’ll choose one in a great location.

    I may skip an expensive tourist attraction if it doesn’t interest me, but happily spend money on a local experience that I’ll remember for years.

    I may walk instead of taking a taxi when the distance is reasonable, not because I have to, but because walking lets me see more of the place.

    And when I travel, I try to spend on experiences rather than things I can easily buy back home.

    So yes, I save before the trip.

    I enjoy the trip.

    And when I get home…

    I’ll worry about the bills later.

    Because for me, travel is not about proving how little I can spend.

    It’s about making sure that the money I do spend gives me something valuable in return: time, experiences, memories, and the freedom to enjoy where I am.

    That’s my version of budget travel.

    Travel close. Spend wisely. Experience more. And most importantly, enjoy the moment. 🌏✈️❤️

    💖💖💖

    #budget #community #culture #dailyprompt #dailyprompt2882 #experience #exploration #savings #travel #traveling
  9. Retirement savings: Why buying a rental property before retirement may not pay – Mary Holm

    At this late stage, how can we grow our savings to supplement our NZ Super in retirement? With…
    #NewsBeep #News #Personalfinance #before #Business #buying #Finance #holm #mary #may #Not #pay #PersonalFinance #property #rental #Retirement #Savings #UK #UnitedKingdom #Why
    newsbeep.com/uk/767904/

  10. ‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age
    By Alfie Packham

    Almost half of working-age adults in the UK do not save into a pension. Four readers explain why they fear for the future

    theguardian.com/money/2026/jul

    #Pensions #Money #UKnews #Savings #Workcareers #Pay #Familyfinances #Business #TheGuardian #AlfiePackham

  11. #Facts vs #Lies - This isn't a #stockmarket #rally. It's a #scramble. On the back of market rallies over the last few weeks, the #Nasdaq is now up just over 1% year-to-date. The S&P 500? Flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average? Down 0.6%.#economy #financialstability 3insidertrading #hedgefunds #billionaires #pensions #savings #stocks #mutualfunds #maga #trump

  12. 🌟 Is FIRE the Key to Never Working Again? 🌟

    Many dream of escaping the 9-to-5 grind, and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement offers a roadmap to achieve that.

    The concept is simple: invest smartly, live off the returns, and retire early. But how much exactly do you need? We break it down in our article: auriccrypto.com/articles/guide

    #FIRE #financialfreedom #financetips #WealthBuilding #investing #retirementplanning #finance #wealth #invest #savings

  13. "The suffering falls disproportionately upon #people living in #poverty, #marginalised ethnic communities, #migrants and #women and #girls, who live and work outside or in homes vulnerable to extreme weather, according to the research. These groups are less likely to have #savings, #insurance or #SocialProtection, which leaves them more economically, as well as physically, at risk from #floods, #drought, #heatwaves and #ForestFires."

    theguardian.com/environment/20

  14. As we get going into 2023, many of us are taking some time to take a closer look at our personal finances.

    Ryan Davies, Chair of the Finance Division at Babson College, joins me on this week's #NewEnglandWeekend to offer some insight and advice on #budgeting, #savings, #investments and much more as we try to navigate this volatile economy.

    Listen on your favorite streaming service or here: ihr.fm/3QeVP1S

    #personalfinance #financialgoals #financialliteracy 📸: Getty Images