No matter what your background, making a great income, saving money, and managing personal finance are important. With this in mind, we’ve discovered seven websites that can help you become an even more effective money manager. Some are brand new, while others have been newly designed. Here they are, in no particular order.

The Minimalists

Prepare to be amazed. These two guys have pared down their possessions, live the way they want to live, and are completely unencumbered by extra stuff. Buying things you don’t need, paying to store and maintain them, and going into debt just to impress others is so yesterday. If you need inspiration, this is an excellent place to get it.

Worthy

While we’re on the subject of getting rid of things you no longer want or need, let’s talk about a great way to make some extra money – maybe a lot of it, depending on what you’ve got lying around the house. Worthy serves as a go-between, connecting those with unwanted jewelry, luxury watches, and other items with professional buyers who want what they’ve got to sell. It’s uncomplicated, quick, and profitable.

DIY

Stop paying people to do easy jobs you can do yourself. DIY helps you save your hard-earned dollars by providing insight into ways to make life more exciting while doing away with unnecessary expenditures. Whether you want to fix a bike, make your own clothes, or make some extra money selling stock photos online, DIY can help.

CoinDesk

Are you curious about Bitcoin, and wondering how to leverage it? Lots of people want to know more about this new form of money, and CoinDesk is the best place we’ve found to learn about digital currency. With Bitcoin news, informative charts, and loads of insight, this is a great place to find out about Bitcoin, learn more about how it works, and gain insight into using it.

The World Economic Forum

Whether you work from the comfort of home, occupy high-rise office space, or enjoy the freedom of a job outdoors, the world’s economic state affects you. Check out the World Economic Forum for up to the minute news that influences the planet’s financial climate.

Business Insider

A big, robust site with a little something for everyone, Business Insider is a site not to miss. Whether you’re concerned about making more money, saving for the future, or investing in companies that matter, you’ll find loads of information here. The site even has some fun time-wasters for those times when you need to de-stress.

LearnVest

If you’re or an everyday Jane or Joe with questions about finance, head to LearnVest for quick, easy lessons about managing your money. Get insight into the psychology of money, get advice about handling your 401(k), and enjoy a selection of recipes that give you high-end flavour on a fast food budget. This site has something great for everybody. Don’t miss it!

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