Life would be a whole lot easier if someone would just Venmo us $1 million, but unfortunately the chance of that happening is, well, probably zero. (Venmo doesn't allow transactions that large anyway.)
But even though our chances of becoming a millionaire are slim, we can still manage our money like one. No, we're not going to tell you how to buy hundreds of shares of Apple stock. Or how to pick out the perfect yacht.
These are simple money moves any normal, non-millionaire person can make today. Each secret can get you closer to achieving your big goals.
Take a look:
1. Invest in Famous Art (Even if You're Not a Millionaire)
Here's the deal: If you're not investing in contemporary art, you might be missing out on an asset whose prices have historically outpaced the S&P by 164% from 1995 â€" 2020. (FYI, the S&P tracks 500 of the largest companies in the stock market)
You're probably thinking you need at least a few more zeros in your checking account before you can even start thinking about investing in Warhols and Monets, right?
But a company called Masterworks lets normal people like us invest in multimillion-dollar works of art â€" something normally only available to the super rich.
But you don't need hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy a masterpiece outright; with Masterworks, you can buy shares representing an investment in art..
It takes less than a minute to sign up for a free account.
Investing in contemporary art is a long-term strategy, so patience pays off here â€" literally. But once your piece of art sells, you get your share of the potential profits.
2. Use This Secret Banking Account
Here's the deal: If you're not using Aspiration's debit card, you're missing out on extra cash.
Yep. By signing up for a free debit card called Aspiration you could get up to a 10% back every time you swipe, plus they give you up to 100x the normal interest rate on your balance.
Need to buy groceries? Get extra cash.
Need to fill up the tank? Bam. Even more extra cash.
This card used to have a huge waiting list, but you're now eligible to sign up for free.
Aspiration only has a $10 minimum balance, but we suggest you transfer at least $250 today so you can start taking advantage of the higher interest rate.
Enter your email address here, and link your bank account to see how much extra cash you can get with your free Aspiration account. And don't worry. Your money is FDIC insured and under a military-grade encryption.
3. You Can Cancel Your Car Insurance
Did you know you can save some serious money just by switching car insurance companies?
Its true â€" rates are at historic lows, and you could be paying way less for the same coverage. All you need to do is look for it.
But don't waste your time hopping around to different insurance companies. Use a website called EverQuote to see all your options at once.
EverQuote is the largest online marketplace for insurance in the US, so you'll get the top options from more than 175 different carriers handed right to you.
Take a couple of minutes to answer some questions about yourself and your driving record. With this information, EverQuote will be able to give you the top recommendations for car insurance. In just a few minutes, you could save up to $610 a year.
4. You Can Quickly Add up to 300 Points to Your Credit Score
When it comes to your credit score, it's important to stay organized and keep tabs on it. After all, it'll play an essential role in any big purchase you want to make â€" whether that's a home or a car.
So if you're looking to get your credit score back on track â€" or even if it is on track and you want to bump it up â€" try using a free website called Credit Sesame.
Within two minutes, you'll get access to your credit score, any debt-carrying accounts and a handful of personalized tips to improve your score. You'll even be able to spot any errors holding you back (one in five reports have one).
James Cooper, of Atlanta, used Credit Sesame to raise his credit score nearly 300 points in six months.*** 'They showed me the ins and outs â€" how to dot the I's and cross the T's,' he said.Want to check for yourself? It's free and only takes about 90 seconds to sign up.
5. You Can Stop Paying Your Credit Card Company
If you have credit card debt, you know. The anxiety, the interest rates, the fear you're never going to escape…
And the truth is, your credit card company doesn't really care. It's just getting rich by ripping you off with high interest rates â€" some up to 36%. But a website called Fiona could help you pay off that bill as soon as tomorrow.
Here's how it works: Fiona can match you with a low-interest loan you can use to pay off every credit card balance you have. The benefit? You're left with just one bill to pay every month, and because the interest rate is so much lower, you can get out of debt so much faster. Plus, no credit card payment this month.
Fiona can help you borrow up to $250,000 (no collateral needed) with fixed rates starting at 2.49%.
Fiona won't make you stand in line or call a bank. And if you're worried you won't qualify, it's free to check online. It takes just two minutes, and it could save you thousands of dollars. Totally worth it.
All that credit card debt â€" and the anxiety that comes with it â€" could be gone by tomorrow.
***Like Cooper, 60% of Credit Sesame members see an increase in their credit score; 50% see at least a 10-point increase, and 20% see at least a 50-point increase after 180 days.
Credit Sesame does not guarantee any of these results, and some may even see a decrease in their credit score. Any score improvement is the result of many factors, including paying bills on time, keeping credit balances low, avoiding unnecessary inquiries, appropriate financial planning and developing better credit habits.
*See important Regulation A disclosures at masterworks.io/cd
This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique job opportunities, personal stories, freebies and more. The Inc. 5000 ranked The Penny Hoarder as the fastest-growing private media company in the U.S. in 2017.
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