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- 01 Why boring beats brilliant over 20 years
- 02 The 3-fund portfolio, in one page
- 03 One habit to automate this Sunday
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Slow money, honestly reported.
Simple Cents Studio started with a simple idea: most money advice is loud, and most of it doesn't work. Instead of hot tips and overnight riches, everything here is built around the boring stuff — automated savings, low-cost index funds, and a few intentional habits.
We research the boring fundamentals and turn them into clear guides, free printables, and digital playbooks. No hype, no guaranteed income — just practical, general education you can act on.
Read our storyBuild a boring, unstoppable portfolio in 30 minutes a month
A step-by-step system for running a simple, low-cost index portfolio in about 30 minutes a month: the three-fund architecture, the automation stack, and rebalancing rules written down before you need them. Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not financial or investment advice. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal, and no return is guaranteed.
The 1-page portfolio blueprint.
A simple 3-fund allocation, rebalancing rules, and an automation checklist — plus one honest money essay every Sunday. Educational content only, not financial advice.
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How to Budget on a Low Income (Without Feeling Broke All the Time)
A realistic budget when there isn't much to budget with: the four-account setup, the $25 buffer rule, and a free paycheck worksheet to run it.
How Much Emergency Fund Do I Actually Need? (A Number, Not a Range)
Three to six months is useless advice without your numbers. Here's the calculation, the milestones, and where to keep the money.
The Cash Envelope System for Beginners: A Complete Setup Guide
Which categories to use cash for, how much to load, and what to do when an envelope runs out mid-month.