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Buying your first home can be incredibly rewarding — and incredibly stressful. Keep your head on straight (and even enjoy the process!) with this guide.
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Interest rates have ticked up recently, which means homeowners who've been on the fence about refinancing may want to act soon. Here's what to to expect.
Those of us without traditional dental insurance may have been tempted to buy a dental “discount” plan. On paper, it looks good. In practicality, it could save you some, or more
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If you are looking for beauty products with "anti-aging" or "anti-wrinkle" properties, but without the costs and unrecognizable ingredients, goat milk soap is a great option.
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Best Money Tips: Make the Most of Your Holiday Shopping
Today we found some fantastic articles on making the most of your holiday shopping, how to make your gift cards count for more, and using up your FSA!
6 Breathtaking Fall Foliage Drives to Take This Year
Looking to gaze upon the bright, rich colors of autumn? Hit the road and take in the fall foliage on these drives.
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11 Great Life Hacks Your Grandparents Forgot to Share With You
While modern technology has made life easier, there are still some incredible life hacks our grandparents used to use. And we should, too!
A better way to create a budget
The only easy way to create a budget is to start with what you spent last month (and last year) and copy the numbers forward. If you don't do that, you're going to miss so
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.
Buying Your First Home: What to Do and When to Do It
Buying your first home can be incredibly rewarding — and incredibly stressful. Keep your head on straight (and even enjoy the process!) with this guide.
5 Times It's Okay to Close a Credit Card
You know the drill — closing a credit card can damage your credit score. But sometimes, it might be the right move.
6 Valid Reasons Not to Contribute to Your 401(k)
Depending on your situation and your goals, opting out of your 401(k) plan can be a smart financial decision.
Best Money Tips: Make Money Through Spring Cleaning
Today we found some great articles on making money through spring cleaning, who pays for what in a wedding, and things happy people do differently.
Best Money Tips: Thrifty Gifts Any Mom Would Love
Today we found some great articles on thrifty gifts any mom would love, reasons to spring clean, and improving your eshopping IQ.
Possible protections for credit card holders
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Best Money Tips: Writing a Craigslist Ad That Sells
Today we found some great articles on writing a Craigslist ad that sells, things to spend your money on other than gas, and breathing life into stale bread.
Buy the Same House Twice for Less Than Buying It Once
Interest rates have ticked up recently, which means homeowners who've been on the fence about refinancing may want to act soon. Here's what to to expect.
Budgeting for Study Abroad: What You'll Need, and How to Access Your Money
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Will A Dental Discount Plan Save You Money?
Those of us without traditional dental insurance may have been tempted to buy a dental “discount” plan. On paper, it looks good. In practicality, it could save you some, or more
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Get the best combination of energy efficiency and organization with one of these excellent refrigerators.
Getting by without a job, part 4--get free stuff
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10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Get it Right This Valentine's Day and Beyond
Thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts that won't break your budget.
For a Frugal, Healthy Soap, Go With Goat Milk!
If you are looking for beauty products with "anti-aging" or "anti-wrinkle" properties, but without the costs and unrecognizable ingredients, goat milk soap is a great option.