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This week's topic: Saving Money During Graduation Season!

6 Parts Every Successful Budget Needs

Budgets aren't perfect. No matter how much you plan, it's impossible to predict every single expense, which can make it challenging to stick to your plan. Fortunately, you can weather any financial storm by making sure your budget has these at least these components.
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Why It Pays to Wait Before Applying for a New Rewards Card

When I got my first credit card, the only incentive I was offered was a two-liter bottle of soda. That was enough to get me to pause at the table set up on my college campus and fill out the paper application. Nowadays, bonuses for getting a new credit card can be much more substantial.

How to Get a Great Seat on Southwest

Most U.S. airlines share a similar attitude about seat assignments: If you pay for a flight, an assigned seat is part of your fare. What's more, you're usually able to select which seats you want at the time of booking.

There are some exceptions, of course.

4 Beauty Products You Can Make in an Instant Pot

Seven-in-one kitchen appliance Instant Pot has received widespread acclaim since its popularity shot through the roof on Amazon Prime Day in 2016, when more than 215,000 units were sold. But there's even more to the miracle cooking device than meets the eye.

Should You Go on Vacation While You're in Debt?

When you're struggling to make ends meet and working to pay off debt, you may be inclined to skip the summer vacation. It just doesn't seem sensible to take a trip when you're trying to be diligent about saving.

But taking a vacation isn't impossible, even for the most debt-ridden among us.

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How to Manage Your Money When You're Too Busy to Think About It

We're all very busy these days. If you're working, going to school, or raising a family (or all three!), you may not have the time or energy to concern yourself with finances.

How to Handle World Travel With Your Family

Making the decision to go on a family vacation can be kind of terrifying, especially if it's your first time.