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Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
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Italy is home to beautiful views and sought-after experiences, but it's also expensive to reach. This guide can help you see this amazing destination for $1,000 or less.
I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.
So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
Dealing with financial products can be very confusing and stressful, but there are some products that you should absolutely stay away from for the sake of your financial health. [more]
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Today we found some great articles on small changes that will make you happier, challenges your budget will face this fall, and a few rules for bringing less stuff into your home.
Score $240 a Year Doing This One Thing
What could you do with an extra $20 a month? Whatever it is, there may not be an easier way to earn it than this.
When NOT to put money in your 401(k)
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Hot or cold, tea is a remarkably versatile beverage. Whether simple or fancy, hot or cold, discover 10 delicious and frugal ways to enjoy tea.
How to Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions by the End of Summer
Summer is a great time to tackle those New Year's resolutions so that you can just coast through to the holiday season.
Best Money Tips: Things That Will Cost More for the Holidays
Today we found things that well cost more (or less) for the holidays, clever uses for old tin cans, and ways to save on entertainment.
How a Family of 4 Can See Italy for $1,000 or Less
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Getting more for your money in the most unexpected place
I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.
I Got Duped! Dealing With Credit Card and Merchant Disputes
So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the
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11 Finance Tips You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self
The carefree spend-happy days of your youth seem cringe-worthy now. If only you could go back and give yourself this advice...
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Best Money Tips: 12 Non-Money Things That Will Make You Richer
Today we found non-money related things that will make you richer, how to handle a financial setback, and ways to get an extra hour for yourself.
Six Horrible Financial Products You Should Avoid
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The False Allure of Compound Interest
You've seen stories about compound interest adding up to big savings. That can happen — but often, it's not the whole truth.
Best Money Tips: Save Time and Money on Food Prep
Today we found ways to save time and money during food prep, how to grow your savings in 2016, and steps to eliminate self-doubt.
Americans Spend More Than Other Countries On These 10 Things
Americans are known to be big spenders. Here's how our spending habits stack up with the rest of the world.