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Jen Smith

Jen Smith

Jen Smith is a personal finance writer, creator of ModernFrugality.com, and co-host of Frugal Friends Podcast, a top 100 investing podcast on Apple Podcasts. She's been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, and more.

Articles by Jen Smith

Pink piggy bank on pile of US Dollar banknotes
Banking

How Much Cash to Keep in a Checking Account

Updated on January 13, 2022
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4 Min Read
You have a lot of options when it comes to stashing your cash. Here’s specifically how much to be keeping in your checking and savings accounts.
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How Much Should I Have in Savings?
Banking

How Much Should I Have in Savings?

Updated on January 13, 2022
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4 Min Read
Should you be saving more? Find out how much the average person has saved and how much cash you should actually be stashing in your savings account
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Investing Podcast
Investing

10 Best Investing Podcasts For Any Investor

Updated on January 13, 2022
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6 Min Read
Looking to learn more about investing? Podcasts offer something for everyone. Here are the best investing podcasts in every investing niche.
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Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a House
Mortgages

How Much Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a House?

Updated on March 13, 2022
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5 Min Read
With rapidly rising home costs it can be hard to know how much down payment you need to buy a house. Here’s everything you need to know to make the best choice.
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CD Ladder In Coin
Banking

CD Ladder: What It Is and How to Build One

Updated on January 13, 2022
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4 Min Read
Tired of your high-yield savings account’s interest rate continually dropping? A CD ladder could be the solution to your interesting problem.
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Retirement Age
Retirement

What Is The Average Retirement Age?

Updated on January 13, 2022
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7 Min Read
When you enter retirement varies based on a number of factors including gender, household income, health, and more. Here’s the average retirement age.
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Investment Products in a Shopping Cart
Investing

How Does the Stock Market Work

Updated on January 11, 2022
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6 Min Read
Stock market isn’t as confusing as people think. Besides the ways to buy and sell stock but at its core, the stock market is just a supermarket for investments.
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Piggy bank listening to podcast
Personal Finance

11 of The Best Personal Finance Podcasts

Updated on November 1, 2021
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7 Min Read
When it comes to personal finance podcasts you have a lot of choices, and big names aren’t always better. Here are 11 of the best shows to help in your search.
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Investment in Condos
Investing

Are Condos a Good Investment?

Updated on March 13, 2022
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7 Min Read
With real estate prices soaring, more investors are starting to ask “are condos a good investment?” They can be but there are many factors to consider.
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Phone with IPO stock buy
Investing

How to Buy IPO Stock at Its Offer Price

Updated on March 14, 2022
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4 Min Read
For retail investors, getting shares at a company’s initial public offering, known as it’s IPO, can be tricky. Here’s how to buy IPO stock at its offer price.
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Health Savings Account ( HSA ) coin jar with piggy bank
Banking

Health Savings Accounts (HSA): What is it and how does it work?

Updated on January 13, 2022
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5 Min Read
A Health savings account has benefits that make it a great savings and investing vehicle. Find out what it is, how it works, and if you’re eligible for one.
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457(b) plan
Retirement

What is a 457(b) Retirement Plan?

Updated on January 11, 2022
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7 Min Read
Do you understand your 457(b) plan? Here’s a detailed guide to what it is, how to use it, and how it differs from other employer-sponsored plans.
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How to Retire Early
Retirement

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Retire Early

Updated on January 13, 2022
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5 Min Read
Has the novelty of “dress shirts with pajama pants” worn off? Then you might want to start thinking about how to retire early. Here’s how to do it in 5 steps.
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Gift Tax
Taxes

Gift Tax Guide

Updated on January 13, 2022
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4 Min Read
If you’re looking to leave your estate to heirs either while you’re still around or even if you want to wait until you pass, you’re going to want to familiarise yourself with gift tax.
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Inheritance Tax
Estate Planning

Inheritance Tax Guide

Updated on January 13, 2022
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3 Min Read
Inheritance tax is important to know if you live in certain states and plan on leaving your estate to loved ones, especially outside your immediate family.
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