3 Smartest Ways to Spend $30 And Save Lots More This Month

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Let’s face it, these days $30 is not a lot of money.

If used properly, though, $30 can make a substantial difference.

Here are 3 ways to spend $30 the smart way that may help you reach the milestones that will solidify your financial future:

1. Invest to protect against inflation for as little as $12 a month

Investing in gold will protect you against inflation because as the dollar goes down, gold has a tendency to increase in value. This increase happens because gold's value is demand-driven.

A Gold IRA is an individual retirement account that allows you to invest in gold and other precious metals such as silver and palladium.

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2. Protect yourself from unexpected and costly repairs for $30 a month

If you have major appliances in your home, the last thing you want is to get hit with big repair expenses. If any of those appliances are over 6 years old and still working, now is the time to buy a home warranty.

America’s 1st Choice offers warranties that pay to repair HVAC systems, refrigerators, washer/dryers, and other big-ticket appliances that have broken down or malfunctioned due to regular wear and tear.

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3. Spend $20 a month to avoid high veterinarian bills

If you’re a pet parent, you know that vet bills can add up quickly.

Common procedures can total upwards of $5,000. Good thing the right pet insurance may reimburse you up to 90% of the cost of going to the vet.

Pumpkin offers easy-to-use insurance plans without add-on fees or breed/age restrictions.

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