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7 Things That Affect Your Car Insurance Rates
Is your ride costing you big-time in auto insurance premiums? These surprising factors may be to blame.
Best Money Tips: How Much You Should Spend in Retirement
Today we found articles on how much you should spend in retirement, ways to save money on Father’s Day gifts, and how to use your vacation to improve your everyday life.
10 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Holiday leftovers are an awesome excuse to get creative in the kitchen. Here are 10 ways to use up that big pot of mashed potatoes.
The 5 Best Money Podcasts
You can find podcasts about everything, even personal finance. Add these to your queue and improve your finances whenever the time is right.
The Housing Market Is Finally Rebounding
The housing market is rebounding, and the buyer's market is ending. But should you rush to buy a home now? Read this article to help decide.
The One Time Short-Term Health Insurance Makes Sense
Short term health insurance is cheap but the coverage is full of holes. So why is it offered — and when should anyone purchase it?
Should You Finance a Tiny Home With a Credit Card?
The relatively low price of tiny homes makes nearly any financing option a possibility, including credit cards. But should you go that route?
Best Money Tips: 25 Ways to Travel for Free
Today we found ways to travel for free, last-minute gifts you don’t have to buy, and how to have more money at the end of each month.
10 Easy Veggies to Plant This Spring
Yes, you CAN grow your own food. These easy-to-grow herbs and vegetables will thrive even if you've got the blackest of thumbs.
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Best Money Tips: Avoid These Traps in the Grocery Aisles
Today we found articles on what you need to know about grocery store aisles, the power tools every home should have, and the keys to success for freelance writers.
Small, Cheap Steps to Weight Loss
If you prefer baby steps to great strides, try these tips and tricks for cutting calories from your diet and burning off some extra pounds.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Rideshare Apps?
Tell us whether you use rideshare apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Survival Basics From Depression-Era Kids
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Build Savings Faster With a Multiple Account Strategy
Trying to manage all your expenses out of one savings account? Your finances might actually be a little simpler with two or three accounts.
Saving Money Is Easy If You Set the Right Goals
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9 Dumb Ways You're Going to Waste Money This Summer
Summer is here! Just be wary of these common summer spending traps.
The 7 Most Important Financial Moments of Your Life
These turning points in your life bring critical money matters to the table. Are you ready?
How to Recycle your Clothes, Shoes, Electronics, and More
We have so much STUFF. Cell phones that don’t work any more. Batteries that won’t charge any more. Shoes that have holes in them. The list goes on. We don’t want to throw this old
7 Best Money Management Tips From John Oliver
Cable TV funnyman John Oliver gets a lot of laughs skewering the rich and powerful. Through the mirth, he also shares some solid financial advice.