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5 Ways to Grow Your Savings Without a Steady Paycheck
Without a steady paycheck, a savings plan may seem like a pipe dream. But freelancers and part-timers can do it. Here's how.
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Best Money Tips: Low-Budget Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Today we found some fantastic articles on low-budget ways to celebrate Halloween, where to find unique presents for kids, and green ways to save money.
3 Times a Refinance Is the Wrong Move
A mortgage refinance can save you tons, right? Not always.
Is it Time to Talk with your Parents?
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Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Lauren Young on teaching kids about money during the holidays!
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Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension on ways to save everyday!
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Give your grocery list a modest makeover and you can save BIG.
3 Ways Good Sleep Makes You Wealthier
Being short on a few winks is bad for more than just your health. A bad night's sleep can lead to many harmful money mistakes, too.
Five Reasons Why I Love Public Transportation
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Free Travel With Postcard Fun
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To Tax or Not To Tax: That Is The Money Market Question
As America’s love affair with self-investing continues to grow, so does our fascination with tax-free accounts. Don’t believe me? See for yourself.
Best Money Tips: Perform a Financial Checkup on Yourself
Today we found some stellar articles on performing a financial checkup on yourself, business ideas for college students, and maximizing your time and money.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Back-to-School Shopping?
Tell us your tips for back-to-school shopping and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 6 Best Lawn Mowers
That grass isn't going to cut itself — get the job done with one of these recommended machines.
Here's What I Learned About Money After Using Acorns
I've never been good with money. But in just three months of using Acorns, I've gotten a whole lot better.
How to Save Green When You Shop Green
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Best Money Tips: Squeeze Extra Savings Out of Your Paycheck
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5 Simple Ways to Cut Your Car Expenses
With ever-rising gas prices, it's important to do what we can to cut back vehicle expenses. Here are five simple things you can do to keep that cash in your wallet!
Make a List and Check It Twice to Save Money and Reduce Fraud Risk During the Holidays
This holiday season, take a page out of Santa's book and make a list and check it twice to save big bucks.