We often focus on what is most pressing with our finances. But if you take a day off to do some long-term work, you can save hundreds of dollars a year.
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Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men
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The US radio airwaves are filled with endorsements from radio DJs, and the list of things they hawk is mind-blowing. Coming from a country that doesn’t have these pai
I had written off Europe as a possibility for the budget traveler long ago. I did it with great difficulty, because I know from experience there is nothing like the food, history,
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Is anxiety holding you back from traveling the globe? Don't let it. You can crush those fears and have fun seeing the world.
Revive Old Toys for Extra Christmas Savings (and Sanity)
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Arguing Over Money Drives Your Kids to Credit Card Debt
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Big goals are achieved through small changes. How small? Well, forget about 110% — sometimes all you need to give is 1%.
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Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men
Jobless Americans Paying Fees for Unemployment Benefits
It seems crazy, but it's true — by receiving funds on prepaid cards, unemployed citizens are forced to pay fees to access cash when they need it the most.
Do you trust ads from radio DJs?
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7 Ways Being Debt Free Can Cost You
Generally speaking, debt is bad. But sometimes taking on debt is unavoidable — and can actually be good for you.
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Europe Reborn As A Budget Destination?
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Book review: Cash-Rich Retirement
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Best Money Tips: Cheapest Cities for Retirees
Today we found articles on the cheapest cities for retirees, the best time to visit top vacation destinations for big savings, and affordable but romantic Valentine’s Day ideas.