Money
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Enroll in Automatic Bill Pay and Save
Automatic bill pay is yet another perk of the ever-evolving instantaneous Internet age. Many consumers take advantage of this convenient, rewarding way of paying bills. Others remain wary about authorizing a company to withdraw funds directly from their bank account…
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Save $400: Take the Frugal Month Challenge in February
The holidays may provide a festive reprieve from the daily grind, but as a rule of thumb, they’re not good for your wallet. With January comes a return to real life and living on a tight budget as you pay…
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10 Tips for Sewing Your Way to Savings
Sewing does require skill, no doubt about that. But for certain projects around the house or in your closet, it may be a worthwhile skill to learn and put to use. Sewing can save you a bundle on clothing and…
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11 Things You Should Be Renting Instead of Buying
Recent years have seen the flowering of the rental economy. What started with streaming services such as Netflix and Pandora has become a full-on profusion of rental options as an alternative to buying. The upshot is less personal debt, less…
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10 Things You May Not Realize Car Insurance Covers
Have you ever carefully read your auto insurance policy? Understanding what’s covered and what’s not is critical, not least because knowing the details can save you money. Be sure to check for these 10 types of contingencies, perhaps in a…
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What’s Worth More: Your Money or Your Time?
My banker husband has always said, “Time is money.” I understood the point but never put the old adage to the test. We all probably have a different bottom line when it comes to how much our time is worth,…
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10 Discounts That Veterans Won’t Want to Miss
Veterans Day provides an occasion to honor those who have served in the armed forces, but veterans are also recognized in small ways throughout the year. Although veterans discounts may…
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What You Need to Know About Travel Health Insurance
At the end of last year Heather Leikin travelled from Los Angeles to Mexico for a birthday and New Year’s celebration. But what was planned as a pleasant getaway turned…
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Do You Need to Buy Rental Car Insurance?
Whether you’re renting a car for a day or an entire week, you’ve probably had a friend or relative tell you to waive the offered insurance. “Your credit card has…
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What Are the Best Free Resources for Learning Personal Finance?
From 401(k)s to the monthly budget, personal finance can be a dull and difficult subject to master. Countless articles and paid and free courses tackle the matter from a variety…
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Should You Head Outside the City for Cheaper Gas?
Have you ever made a U-turn to reach the gas station on the other side of the street because the price is cheaper than at the one straight ahead? But…
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Is Free Money Worth It?
You’ve no doubt received a flyer in the mail or seen the billboards: Open a new checking account with us and receive $100 cash! Sounds like a deal, to be…
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Save an Easy $100 by Unplugging These Devices
Just because the TV is turned off doesn’t mean it isn’t consuming energy. Millions and millions of watts of “phantom energy” are used every day by unsuspecting electric customers. When…
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10 Best Cheap Cities for Raising a Family
Americans thinking about having a family can expect to spend close to a quarter-million dollars to raise each child to the age of 18, according to a 2013 government estimate.…
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Advice From the Minimum Wage Front Lines
Mysti Reutlinger has been through tough times. Although now in the process of starting her own business in the Cheyenne, Wyoming area — the third in six years and the…
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College Tours: How Students Can Visit for Free
As high school students prepare to spend the next several years and thousands of dollars earning an undergraduate degree, finding the right college is critical. The atmosphere on campus, the…
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Package Forwarding Comparison: Shop in the U.S. From Anywhere
Whether you’ve made a permanent move overseas or find yourself on temporary assignment, chances are there’s something from home that you want. Online ordering is iffy: International shipping fees are…
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Narrowing a Multitude of Money-Saving Tools to 10 Essentials
Every day, it seems, a new digital destination promises to save consumers money. But who has time to cycle through a lengthy roster of bookmarks in search of deals? The…
