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Don't just sit around waiting for your full retirement age to start bringing in maximum social security benefits — bring in some extra money in the meantime!
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Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
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Best Money Tips: How to Create a Frugal Self-Care Routine
Today we found articles on creating a frugal self-care routine, how to afford your dream honeymoon, and personal finance basics you should know by heart.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Get Yard Sale Deals
Today we found some awesome articles on getting yard sale deals, staying financially prepared, and the art of saving money.
Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting
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Voluntary simplicity versus poverty
The first person I met who practiced voluntary simplicity didn't call it that, and I didn't understand what she was doing until many years later. [more]
4 Ways to Find Income While Waiting for Full Retirement Age
Don't just sit around waiting for your full retirement age to start bringing in maximum social security benefits — bring in some extra money in the meantime!
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To Start or Not: The Entrepreneurial Debate
Let's face it: most of us have ideas that we think might sell. And most of us think we'd love to work for ourselves. But is that really a good idea? Here are 10 things to consid
Best Money Tips: 4 Phone Calls That Could Save You Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on phone calls that could save you money, things you should do this month, and getting rid of your overstuffed wallet.
How to Get the Most Out of Your American Express Membership Rewards Points
If you have an American Express rewards card and are wondering what you can redeem your points for, we break down all the ways and their value.
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Credit Counselor
Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
What's Faster for Mortgage Payoff: $100/Month Extra or 1 Payment/Year Extra?
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
Your Money Problems: Why They're All Your Fault
Yeah, it sounds harsh. But accepting responsibility for your bad behavior might be the first step to improving your relationship with your finances.
The false goal of maximizing investment returns
Along about the middle of the dot-com boom--when the market had already had two years of 20% annual gains--I read an article that suggested that individual investors had no need of a cash res [more]
16 Smart Uses for Mason Jars
These days mason jars can be used more for decor and storage than for canning. Their uses are endless!
How To Turn A Video Game System Into A Gym Membership
Never thought you could actually get in shape with that PS2 or Xbox, huh? Believe it or not, I justified buying a PS2 because it's cheaper than hiring a personal trainer and ge
7 Times It's Okay to Raid Your 529 Plan
While you shouldn't tap a 529 plan willy-nilly, sometimes it's okay to dip into school savings, especially if you have better options.