Money
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12 Must-See Attractions for Making the Most of a College Visit
Students and their families often travel far and wide to see whether a college or university is a good fit. While touring campus hot spots is the priority on a college visit, sightseeing in and around campus can help make…
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College Visit Checklist: 11 Campus Hot Spots to Scope Out
Going off to college is exciting but also scary for many high school seniors. There’s uncertainty about what will be expected, how to meet friends, and — often at the top of the list — anxiety about paying for it…
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10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Professional Tax Prep
Despite the proliferation of DIY tax preparation software, some people prefer a professional tax preparer who happens to be a human. There is no shortage of service providers — nationwide tax prep chains, regional chains, small accounting firms, and independent…
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11 Ways to Make Saving Money Automatic
For America Saves Week, Feb. 22-27 this year, the Consumer Federation of America is encouraging consumers to automate their savings. Not sure how to do that? Here are 11 easy ways to save money that take just a few minutes…
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10 Ways to Save While Finding Your Next Job
Switching jobs can be an expensive transition. Travel, proper interview attire, and fees for documentation such as transcripts can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars. Use these 10 free and easy strategies to eliminate or reduce job searching costs.…
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Is It Cheaper for Americans to Go to College Overseas?
The rising cost of college education is a source of rising concern in the United States. The College Board reports that annual tuition, fees, and room and board at a public four-year school averages $19,548 for in-state residents and $34,031…
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Who Is the Most Frugal Presidential Candidate?
The 2016 presidential race marches on, with candidates of both parties making promises about economic reform. Some want to spend a lot more government dough, while others want to cut…
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Ikea Shopping: 10 Ways It Can Cost More Than You Expect
Ikea’s brand image is happy, hipster families living in ultra-modern style, eating Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns around an easily assembled coffee table. In reality it takes a little more…
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Brooklyn vs. Manhattan: Is the Outer Borough Still Cheaper?
BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS The cost of living in Manhattan tops that of Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx — or so goes the traditional rap about New York…
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10 Ways to Make Sure You’re Seeing the Lowest Price Online
Imagine that the price sticker on a store shelf could automatically change based on the price at another store, or who is walking by. That’s essentially what happens online: Retailers…
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20 Products and Services You Should Never Buy at Full Price
Money is often tight in January, when the holidays finally end and the bills come due. But for a variety of products and services, discounts are so easy to find…
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How to Save Up to 20 Percent By Using Bitcoin
By now, most people have heard of Bitcoin; the decentralized digital currency is all the rage among new-technology geeks. But anyone can use Bitcoin, and frugal consumers might want to…
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10 Small Businesses to Start for Less Than $10,000
Ready to flex your entrepreneurial muscles and dive headfirst into your own small business? To identify a business opportunity with low start-up costs, look for a venture with minimal fixed…
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10 Reasons an Annuity May Be Right for Your Retirement
Annuities are part insurance product and part investment. In exchange for buying an annuity from an insurance company, the purchaser gets a guaranteed income stream or lump-sum payout later on.…
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What’s Really Covered by Homeowners Insurance — and What’s Not
Many homeowners buy insurance because they are forced by their mortgage lenders. Others choose to buy a policy to protect their assets. But not everyone understands what homeowners insurance does…
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10 Ways to Save $100 or More in 10 Minutes or Less
Saving money often requires a lot of time and effort. In some cases, though, 10 minutes or less is all it takes to save $100 or more. Get a head…
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10 Steps to Paying Down Holiday Debt
The holiday season can bring a continuing avalanche of unwanted gifts, weight, and debt. Unlike the first two, debt and the associated effects of spending on such things as holiday…
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10 Cheap Ways to Prep Your Home for a Winter Sale
Winter is the hardest time of the year to sell a home in most U.S. locales. “The spring housing market is considered busier than the winter market, but sometimes sellers…
