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    More Money = More Freedom: Q&A with J. Money

    There is plenty advice out there on how to best manage your budget and save for the future. Most everyone agrees you shouldn’t spend more than you make and to always be saving for retirement. While I’m all about simplicity when it comes to managing money, increasing your wealth is bit of an art and takes a lot of thought and regular maintenance.

    My generation (yes, I’m a Millennial) is known for migrating to major metropolitan cities post college. We’re getting married later, buying homes later and having kids even later. However, when you live in an expensive city, it seems impossible to save the recommended 15 to 25 percent of your income. But it brings up an even bigger question, how should you manage your money for marriage, a home, kids and to retire before 60 (is that wishful thinking?)

    Cue J. Money, the voice and mind behind Budgets Are Sexy. While I thought I had him convinced to break his anonymity and share his name with the Haven Life audience, I was unsuccessful but was able to pick his brain on all things wealth related: saving, investing, credit cards, insurance and more.

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  • Things to do in your thirties
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    Embracing and Thriving In Your Thirties

    Your 30s are some of your greatest years. Research even suggests that 35 is “the best age” and happiness really starts when you reach 33. There’s more to being a 30-something than meets the eye. Embrace this decade and conquer the following:

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    Money-Saving Tips to Try

    Saving money can be a challenge for people of all ages, especially for young adults entering the “real world” or for anyone who lives in an expensive city. Fortunately, there are a number of small steps with big impact that you can take to budget smarter. And because saving money can start at any stage in your life, and evolves over time, there’s an opportunity for everyone regardless of their current financial situation.

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  • Haven Life shares the best phone apps to download.
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    Five Free Apps That Make Life Better

    From bringing by kittens to play with at work to monitoring your sleeping habits, there’s an app for nearly every aspect of life. However, sorting through all the choices can be a bit monotonous, not to mention it can take forever to download them all. So, we’ve sorted out some of the best free apps – from personal finance to photography – that will leave you glowing with knowledge… or at least a great photo filter.

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