The only easy way to create a budget is to start with what you spent last month (and last year) and copy the numbers forward. If you don't do that, you're going to miss so
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Since I didn't get to a Cold Stone Creamery for my free Mother's Day cone, so my gluttonous ears perked up when I heard that Haagen-Dazs is giving away free scoops tomorrow, May 13
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I want to keep this factual. This is not an article on who should be the next President, or as these campaigns usually go, who shouldn’t be President. This is a simple presentation
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
There's a certain class of ways to get free money or free stuff simply by paying attention, keeping track, and being careful. I don't do these things. It's not because they don't
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A better way to create a budget
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Being short on a few winks is bad for more than just your health. A bad night's sleep can lead to many harmful money mistakes, too.
Free Travel With Postcard Fun
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Exercise Frugally?
Ask the Readers: How Do You Exercise Frugally?
To Tax or Not To Tax: That Is The Money Market Question
As America’s love affair with self-investing continues to grow, so does our fascination with tax-free accounts. Don’t believe me? See for yourself.
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Another Tuesday Freebie: Haagen-Dazs Scoop
Since I didn't get to a Cold Stone Creamery for my free Mother's Day cone, so my gluttonous ears perked up when I heard that Haagen-Dazs is giving away free scoops tomorrow, May 13
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3 Terrible Things Foreclosure Does to Your Credit
A foreclosure stings, but you can rebuild. Here's what it will do to your credit, and the steps to take to get it back.
Buying (and Trading) on Etsy
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McCain or Obama? Who’ll be better for your wallet?
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Tell us when you take down holiday decorations and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Does your culture support saving?
My brother told me once that, when he was in college, he handled money this way: "When I got paid, I set aside enough money for cigarettes, then spent the rest buying pizza and bee
I turn down free money
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Back-to-School Shopping?
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Advanced Airline Miles Collection Tricks for High Flyers
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You've Defaulted on Your Loan. Now What?
If late loan payments have snowballed into default, don't panic. It's time to dust yourself off and get back on track.
Here's What I Learned About Money After Using Acorns
I've never been good with money. But in just three months of using Acorns, I've gotten a whole lot better.