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5 Common Budget Mistakes You Can Fix Right Now

We all make mistakes. These budget blunders are easy to correct with a few simple adjustments.

Automatic payments are wonderfully convenient. Unfortunately, sneaky "gray" charges can add up quickly.

When your latest financial emergency is that you can't afford an emergency, it's time to start building that safety net — quickly!

Breaking up is hard to do. When money is involved, it's even harder.

The kind of junk mail you receive can tell you a lot about the kind of person banks, retailers, and others think you are.

Your credit reports may be handy snapshots of your financial health, but they don't show the whole picture. Find out what's missing.

You've probably heard that retiring with debt is a costly mistake. But is it really the end of the world?

You're in college, and you have a lot to learn. Add these key money moves to your curriculum!

Don't let a sudden loss of income cause financial paralysis. Take these smart steps to handle the situation and minimize the damage.

Ever wonder if you're on the financial straight and narrow? If these signs all point to you, you are!

Your credit score carries a lot of weight in your financial life. It can even impact your monthly bills.

You have secured debt, and you have unsecured debt. Do you know the difference? It's time to learn.

You don't have to wait until the due date to pay your credit card bill. In fact, there are benefits to paying early.

You got an "insufficient funds" memo from a much-needed paycheck. Don't panic: Here's how to make sure you get paid.

No one is immune to financial blunders. If you miss a payment or bounce a check, don't worry — you can fix it.

You're responsible with your credit cards, but you sure have a lot of them. Is that a bad thing?

Do you like to wait until the last minute? Well, your bad habit could be costing you — literally.

It's a finance question for the ages: Should you save for retirement, or pay off credit card debt? Find out what the math says.

If your monthly budget just went bust, make sure to prioritize these important bill payments first.

It might feel like every little money misstep gets reported to the credit bureaus, but sometimes, you're in the clear (at least with the bureaus).