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Top 6 Reasons Why Using Cash-Only Rocks
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world.
5 Personal Loan Fees You Should Never, Ever Pay
The whole point of getting a loan is to avoid the high interest rates and added fees of a credit card. So make sure you're avoiding all of that with personal loans, too.
Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
How to Prepare Your Money for the Coming Economic Slowdown
Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?
Ask the Readers: Is Now the Time to Shop?
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9 Ways to Reverse Lifestyle Creep
More money in your paycheck can mean more spending on stuff you don't need. Time to get things back under control.
10 Surprising Benefits Of: A 10 Minute Walk
Got 15 minutes to spare? Spend five minutes reading this, and then take a walk to clear your mind and get these nine other health benefits.
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
5 Best Online Checking Accounts
Whether you're looking to earn interest or for great customer service and reasonable fees, these five online checking account are all wise choices.
Ask The Readers: Do You Have Pets?
Tell us whether or not you have pets and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Stop Believing These 5 Myths About IRAs
Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.
6 Awesome Reasons to Shop at Aldi
Few brands? No bags? No problem! One writer shares why she loves the discount grocer (and a few minor quibbles as well).
51 Uses for Coca-Cola – the Ultimate List
I was trawling the Internet recently searching for a way to remove a grease spot from a favorite shirt of mine. How it got there, well, I blame a faulty fork and not my clumsy mout
Are You Withholding the Right Amount of Taxes from Your Paycheck?
Does tax time leave you with a huge refund or a huge bill? Your withholding is off. Here's how to fix it.
The 4 Worst Kinds of Debt to Have in 2019
Debt can be a necessary evil when it comes to building credit, but in 2019, these are the worst kinds of debt to carry.
Ask the Readers: Do You Still Shop at the Local Mall?
Tell us whether you shop at the local mall and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
9 Signs Your Identity Was Stolen
Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.
6 Pitfalls of Down Payment Assistance Programs
Before you apply for a down payment assistance program to help pay for a house, make sure you understand all the potential downsides.
Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Wishes You Knew
If only you knew! Real estate agents everywhere want you clued in to these basic home-buying and selling facts.