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Personal finance, without the jargon.

Short, practical guides from the WealthVitals coaching team — the same advice we give our members, written up so anyone can use it.

September 29, 2025·8 min read

The 40% Rule: save almost half your gross income and buy back your future

The drastic version of personal finance: stash 40% of your gross income, make a few sharp sacrifices now, and compress decades of mandatory work into a handful of optional ones.

savingsfirestrategy
September 2, 2025·6 min read

What is a financial health score, and why should you care?

A financial health score turns your cash flow, savings, debt, and safety net into one easy number. Here's how it works and what to do with yours.

basicshealth score
September 9, 2025·7 min read

How to calculate your savings rate (and what's a good one)

Savings rate is the single most predictive number for financial freedom. Here's the formula, real-world examples, and the rate to aim for.

savingsbasics
September 16, 2025·8 min read

Debt snowball vs. avalanche: which payoff method actually wins?

Snowball pays smallest debts first; avalanche pays highest-rate debts first. The math favors avalanche — but the data favors snowball. Here's why.

debtstrategy
September 23, 2025·7 min read

Building a 3-month emergency fund without burning out

Three months of expenses in savings is the gold standard. Here's a realistic 9-month plan to get there even on an average income.

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