Sticker shock used to be synonymous with new cars. Now it's in the grocery store (and everywhere else). (Please … [Read More...]
Money, Budgeting, Credit and Debt
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5 quick ways to save money right now
If you have taken a pay cut, lost a job or gotten hit with high bills, you're probably looking for ways to save money … [Read More...]
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Do a no-spend challenge to see where you can save
If your spending has gotten out of control or you want to cut down on unnecessary expenses, it might be time to embark … [Read More...]
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Does your pet need food stamps? Resources for pet care when you can’t afford it
Owning a pet can be one of the most rewarding relationships in your life. Pets are loyal, loving and even provide … [Read More...]
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4 phone calls that can lower your bills
Putting money back into your pocket every month by lowering your bills would be great, right? By making a few key phone … [Read More...]
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38 ways to save money while dining out
We all have days when we don't feel like cooking, but dining out can be so expensive and you should never spend money … [Read More...]
Credit and Credit Cards
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How I slashed $25,000 in credit-card debt to zero
A few years ago, my long-term partner and I were living in his home country of Canada, and I put a lot of time and money … [Read More...]
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How to pay off $100,000 in debt
A few years ago, Travis Pizel and his wife, Vonnie, found themselves in crisis. The Rochester, Minnesota, couple had … [Read More...]
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How a debt challenge with friends helped me pay off $3,000 in 2 months
I was in the ring fighting my opponent: debt.I had the idea of putting together a debt challenge. I thought, "What … [Read More...]
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How to wipe out debt — this time, for good
Many people believe getting out of debt is all about math: spending less than you earn and paying the difference to your … [Read More...]
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6 things you’re wasting money on — and how to stop
Are you wasting your money?Too many of us get to the end of the month, look at our dwindling bank account balances … [Read More...]
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When mobile payment apps can cost you
When you're out to dinner with a group and it's time to split the tab, the odds keep getting better that someone is … [Read More...]
Career, Workplace and Entrepreneurship
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Craft a killer résumé without paying someone to do it
If you're looking to take advantage of a hot job market, applying for your first job or wanting to change careers, … [Read More...]
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Legitimate work-at-home-jobs you can do now
More and more companies are open to the idea of remote work these days. What kind of jobs are these? They vary widely, … [Read More...]
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Good jobs that don’t require a college degree
There are a lot of ways to handle the high cost of a college education. Most experts agree that the cost will be made up … [Read More...]
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How to build a new job wardrobe on the cheap
A new job usually comes with a big cost: a new wardrobe. Your first office job will call for a whole new wardrobe. Your … [Read More...]
Mortgages
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Should you pay off your mortgage?
One of the more hotly debated issues in personal finance is whether you should pay off your mortgage early. As with most … [Read More...]
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What to do if you can’t pay your rent
As a new month approaches, many tenants are panicked about how to scrape together the money for next month’s … [Read More...]
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What to do if you can’t pay your bills
There’s no doubt that for many people have suffered a big toll on their finances. Whether you’re down an income (or two) … [Read More...]
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What to look for in a starter home
You’ve dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it’s time. You’ve created Pinterest boards dotted with … [Read More...]
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How to buy your first house
Buying your first home is intimidating, and the current economy makes it even tougher. According to a recent article in … [Read More...]
College Savings & Strategies
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Cheap food for college students (65+ recipes)
Cheap food for college students is so much more than just plain 'ol ramen noodles and macaroni and cheese! There are … [Read More...]
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College financial aid packages: What parents need to know
Depending on when your teen filed his or her college applications and FAFSA, college acceptance letters may start … [Read More...]
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How to teach your children to budget
We’ve all heard the horror stories: young people who graduate from college, move back home with their parents, make … [Read More...]
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5 little-known ways to apply to colleges for free
Five hundred dollars to apply to college? That's what my high school senior almost spent. No, she didn't fall for some … [Read More...]
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7 ways to get free money for college
My niece, Kendalynne Hohe, a kindergarten teacher in Independence, Mo., is an expert at finding free money for college. … [Read More...]