My favorite scammers from The Real Hustle have been busy. I know over 130,000 of you enjoyed (and hopefully tried out) the friendly scams in my last post . Well, the hustlers have
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Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
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Today we found articles on how to dispute a medical bill, small towns you should visit on your next road trip, and when it makes sense to put less than 20 percent down on a house.
Does your budget include a contingency for fuel to get much more expensive? Because it ought to.
I learned about the need for contingencies early. [more]
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If you're thinking about getting a dog or just want to know how much it costs to own one, this post dives into everything you need to know (and then some).
Not only will you earn points on purchases you make with the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa, charitable donations you make with the card will merit you rewards as well.
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My favorite scammers from The Real Hustle have been busy. I know over 130,000 of you enjoyed (and hopefully tried out) the friendly scams in my last post . Well, the hustlers have
Do you have what you want… and do you want what you have?
Sometimes, being frugal means not just saving money; sometimes it means not spending any at all. There’s been a growing preoccupation with working more to earn more--to buy more; y
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Condo living is a common way to downsize. But for homeowners making the leap, it comes with a few surprises you may not expect.
My dog's facelift
I just spent $1200 on a facelift for my dog. Before you go telling me that I should be put down, let me explain that it wasn't elective surgery. My dog is a Pekingese, and say w
Create Your First Shared Budget Without Blowing Up Your Relationship
Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
The Surprising Reasons Your Fixed-Rate Mortgage Payment Could Rise
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Building Wealth: Highlights from Our Chat in Honor of Houston Money Week
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with the Dallas Fed on building wealth.
Shoddy PC repair tech caught in sting operation.
I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
The Parable of The Flat-Screen TV
A carefully considered purchase is a wise purchase. On the other end of the spectrum? Meet Dan and his not-so-new flat-screen TV.
The 7 Best Pieces of Homemaking Advice From Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart truly knows how to make a house a home. Let the Queen of Domesticity show you the way to a happier, tidier home.
Cleaning House With Dr. Bronner
A few years ago, I noticed that, not only did I seem to spend a little more cash than I was comfortable with on cleaning products for my house, but I was having a sort of reaction to them: he [more]
Best Money Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Disputing A Medical Bill
Today we found articles on how to dispute a medical bill, small towns you should visit on your next road trip, and when it makes sense to put less than 20 percent down on a house.
Best Money Tips: 25 Ways to Get Free Stuff
Today we found some fantastic articles on 25 ways to get free stuff, ways the drought will affect you, and car-repair mistakes.
6 Cheap Ways to Get Rid of Household Pests
Ewww, bugs! Send your unwelcome household guests packing with some simple, cheap, and eco-friendly pest solutions.
Plan for expensive fuel
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Best Money Tips: The Retirement Edition
Today, we found many great articles relating to retirement!
Earn Interest and Rebuild Credit: Webster Bank Secured Visa Credit Card
Webster Bank Secured Visa Credit Card is a simple and straightforward option if you want to improve your credit and earn interest on your security deposit.
How Much It Costs to Own a Dog
If you're thinking about getting a dog or just want to know how much it costs to own one, this post dives into everything you need to know (and then some).
U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa Credit Card Review
Not only will you earn points on purchases you make with the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa, charitable donations you make with the card will merit you rewards as well.
Your 401(k) is not an investment
Your 401(k) is not an investment. Neither is your IRA. Those are legal compartments for holding investments. [more]