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How to Rebuild Your Credit in 8 Simple Steps
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The Easy Way to Negotiate a Cheaper Hotel Room
Most hotels and inns are willing to negotiate their rates. All you have to do is be willing to ask.
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Cheat Sheet: Retail Markup on Common Items
Stores make money by price markups. Learn the rationale behind retail pricing and what the product you're buying actually costs.
50 Great Things to Do With $50
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Snowballs or Avalanches: Which Debt Reduction Strategy Is Best for You?
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Are Starter Homes Still a Thing?
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5 Money Moves Every Single Parent Should Make
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Breaking the Bread Code: How to Get the Freshest Loaf
Discover the color code that will lead you to the freshest loaf on the store shelf every time.
Ask the Readers: If You Could Have One Wish (Chance to win $20!)
What is your most longed-for financial wish? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
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7 Penalty-Free Ways to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Account
Borrow money from your IRA, penalty-free? It's possible in these seven scenarios!
22 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
Most of us know that soda isn't good for us, but that doesn't mean we stop drinking it. Here are 22 financial, health, and other reasons to kick the habit.
Best Lenders for Personal Loans
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5 Financial Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by 30
By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!
Debit Or Credit? Which One Should You Choose At The Checkout?
Debit or credit? Although the outcome seems the same, it’s a different process with different consequences.
The Meaning of Milk Label Colors
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The Guide to Staying at Hostels for People Over 30
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