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Today we found some great articles on building a passive income, getting your financial house in shape, and researching your potential house before you buy a home.
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11 Must-Packs for Your Summer Vacation
Want to save money on your summer trips? Make sure you pack these 11 items (plus, discover a few supposed "must haves" that you should leave at home).
5 Wise Uses for Milk of Magnesia
Milk of magnesia is often used to treat tummy troubles. Discover other savvy uses for the stuff, from skincare to odor control.
My car payments are too much! What should I do?
Last August, I decided to purchase my first new car ever. I had only ever owned used (and entirely paid-for) vehicles prior to this. I researched the type of car that I wanted and
Best Money Tips: Common Mistakes in Your Family Budget
Today we found some great articles on common mistakes in a family budget, creative ways to use tape, and why you may be spending more money in fall than summer.
What Do The Concierge Services From Credit Cards Really Provide?
Does your credit card offer concierge services? Here's a breakdown of what that really means.
Share your brilliant burst (or dashed dream) as a consumer advocate
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A Guaranteed Way To Avoid Impulse Credit Card Purchases
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Retirement: Not Just for People?
As we get older, we try to shift the way we get money from actively working to earning money from investments. Many companies have done the same.
Life Is Like Investing in the Stock Market
When life throws us curve balls, we can look to an unlikely source of inspiration to help us get through — our investments.
Book review: Retire on Less Than You Think
Halfway through Fred Brock's book Retire on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future, I was already drafting a review that would
5 Things to Do Right Now to Boost Your 600 Credit Score
A 600 credit score isn't bad, exactly, but it's not terrific, either. Here's what you can do to improve it.
Best Money Tips: Bringing Home Baby Without Breaking the Budget
Today we found some great articles on bringing home baby without breaking the budget, going to the movies for cheap, and veterans day free meals.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money With Social Media
Today we found ways to use social media to save money, how to set up your own haunted house, and tips to simplify time management.
Stick With It (Even Though its Christmas)
"I know I've been eating so well and losing weight, but it's a holiday party and those desserts look excellent...it's just this once." "I said
Best Money Tips: Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday
Today we found a few things you shouldn’t buy on Black Friday, Depression-Era habits you should pick up, and ways to frost-proof your garden.
Beyond Wrapping Paper -- Post-Holiday Bargains
It doesn't take a frugal bloodhound to seek out half-price wrapping paper and holiday cards in early January. But don't stop your discount shopping there. Recent
12 Ways to Save Money at Whole Foods
Whole Foods is known for high quality — and high prices to go with. Shop smarter at "Whole Paycheck" and keep more of yours every visit.
Best Money Tips: 8 Things You Shouldn't Buy Before Christmas
Today we found items you shouldn’t buy until after Christmas, party appetizers you can make for under $5, and what 20-somethings should invest their time in.
Best Money Tips: Winning Ways to Build Passive Income
Today we found some great articles on building a passive income, getting your financial house in shape, and researching your potential house before you buy a home.
Seriously, Get Rid of Your Landline
Do you still have a telephone that plugs into the wall of your house? The number of people who do is dropping — and with good reason.