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If you've got a living situation like most high school and many college students, where you'll continue to have a roof over your head and food to eat even if you don't
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Have you ever wondered about the validity of those "special offer magazine subscriptions" you get in your mailbox? As someone who gets most of his magazines for free thro
The Federal Reserve just cut the interest rate by 0.75% between two official meetings! This is the largest cut since 1982 and it was like an adrenaline shot to the sagging stock ma
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This Japanese Budgeting System Could Be the Key to Saving Big Bucks
In Japan, saving money is a big deal. Here's the simple system many households use to hang onto more of their yen.
When Frugal is Stupid
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If your 401(k) is failing to impress, better to know it now than never. Here are some early warning signs your retirement fund is sinking.
5 Things to Spend More on Now
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Pre-career advice
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20 More Signs That You Were Raised by Frugal Parents
Were you were raised by frugal folks? Here are 20 more tell-tale signs that frugality is in your blood.
Credit Card Insurance? No Thanks.
So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated
Indie Holidays
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How to Find Money for Charity
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Exposed: Magazine subscription rates complete BS.
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4 Financial Steps to Take if You Want to Be a Digital Nomad
Before you pursue the digital nomad lifestyle, make these money moves first.
7 Ways to Ace Your Next Performance Review
Turn your next one-on-one with your boss into a promotion or raise with some common-sense preparation and a willingness to shine.
10 Stocks to Invest in During the Holidays
These companies are poised for a big holiday blitz and that might make them good stocking stuffers for your portfolio.
Weight Watchers for Your Wallet
There are a lot of parallels between losing weight and saving money — in fact, some of the best financial advice comes from dieting.
Thinking Inside the “Little White Receipt Box”
One box + Lots of Receipts = Financial Responsibility for this blogger!
How Much Can You Afford to Risk In a Play Money Account?
Taking reasonable investment risks can be fun with "play money" you set aside for the purpose — just don't risk your retirement or emergency fund!
How Do You Take Advantage of the Federal Interest Rate Cut?
The Federal Reserve just cut the interest rate by 0.75% between two official meetings! This is the largest cut since 1982 and it was like an adrenaline shot to the sagging stock ma
What Helped You Become Financially Aware?
Our histories shape who we are, including how we manage money. What early experiences helped you become the financial person you are today?
8 Relationship Mistakes Everyone Makes
Think you're the only one having relationship problems? Nope. We're all making the same dating and relationship mistakes.
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