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Recently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers could buy a 4000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home by the developer valu
One way to spend less is to take up a fun hobby. Try one of these great ones, and you may even improve yourself and your bank account along the way too.
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Charged With an Overdraft Fee? Get Your Money Back!
Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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Why "Buy One Get One Free" Is Usually A Bad Deal
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We usually caution against retail therapy — it's so wasteful! — but if you're gonna, at least try to reduce some of the harm.
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Need extra cash? Love animals? Get started as a pet sitter and you'll have Fido fetching you funds in no time.
The Best Prepaid Debit Cards
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8 Terrible Work-From-Home "Jobs" You Should Avoid
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The 35 Best Ways to Spend Your Free Time (Frugally)
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People with good social skills share cool things they've found — like these five great TED talks on building better social skills.
21 Frugal Ways to Make All Your Outfits Look Awesome
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12 Smart Ways to Score Hamilton Tickets
The Broadway smash has finally hit the road, but scoring Hamilton tickets hasn't gotten any easier. Here's how to get yours.
7 Ways to Boost Your Finances While You Sleep
Making a little extra money isn't too hard. In fact, you may not even need to get out of bed.
5 Ways Your Instant Pot Can Save You Money
Your instant pot can save you a ton of time in the kitchen, but did you know it can also save you money?
4 Ways to Negotiate Credit Card Debt
Here's a secret not enough of us know: Everything is negotiable — even your credit card debt.
6 Times a Higher Salary Isn't Worth It
They're offering more money and another rung up the ladder — Hooray! Before you take the job, be sure the extra money is actually worth it.