Living on a Budget
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12 Signs That a Printer Ink Subscription Is Right for You
Sponsored by HP Instant InkIf you print hundreds of pages from your home printer every month, a printer ink subscription is a pretty obvious opportunity to save time and money. But the benefits aren’t exclusive to people who print frequently.…
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Report: ‘Delayed Gratification’ Is the Key To Saving Money. Um, What?
Do your parents and grandparents proudly boast of the days when they could buy an entire house for just $50,000? And then proceed to lecture you for not stashing away half your paycheck towards an “emergency fund”? You’re not alone,…
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In More Soul-Crushing News, Inflation Is About To Ruin Your Summer Fun
If you were looking forward to the summer party season kicking up after a long harsh winter, you may be sorely disappointed this year. Those weekly cookouts, pool parties, and fancy summer events may be a thing of the past…
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The Nissan Leaf Is Set To Be the Cheapest Electric Car — But Is It Worth the Price?
In April, General Motors announced that it was scrapping the Chevrolet Bolt, ending production later this year. That’s a big deal — not because the Bolt was the perfect car, but because it was the cheapest electric vehicle on the…
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Stop What You’re Doing and Turn Off Overdraft Protection Right Now — Here’s Why
Dealing with banks can sometimes feel like walking on a tightrope — one wrong step, and you find yourself plummeting towards annoying hidden fees or insufficient-fund charges. That’s where overdraft protection comes in, promising to catch you before you fall.…
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12 Things You Should Do TODAY if You’re Struggling to Make Ends Meet
It sucks to be swimming in an ice-cold pool of debt, but there are ways to get out (or at least swim into warmer water). The important thing is to act fast before you drown. Here are some smart tips…
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10 Ways To Make Money on TaskRabbit (That Require No Special Skills)
Now that the techies have gigafied the economy, pretty much anyone with a smartphone can find a side-hustle. With Lyft and Uber, you can enjoy the company of drunk partygoers…
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Recent Eviction? Here’s How You Can Still Get an Apartment
With the typical American renter spending 30% of their income on rent, the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis. Of course, the government isn’t doing much. According to…
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DIWhy? The 10 Worst Do-It-Yourself Projects We Found This Week
DIY (do-it-yourself) projects are a great way to save money and learn new skills. However, sometimes the result can be disastrous if not done properly. Poorly executed DIY projects can…
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Couponing, Meal Prepping, and More: These 9 Subreddits Will Help You Save Money
Sometimes, when you’re not sure of an answer, it’s helpful to turn to … well, everybody. Reddit is the place for that, with different subreddits devoted to just about anything…
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Ready To Save Big on Your Natural Gas Bill? Here’s How
The average annual natural gas bill was $761 in 2021, according to the American Gas Association. While that might not seem like a ton of cash, the U.S. is the…
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10 Things Wealthy People Don’t Understand About Being Poor, According to Redditors
It’s hard to believe that some people have no clue what it’s like to be poor (there are documentaries, people). But those who grew up in wealth and were never…
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Expensive Water Bill? Here’s What You Can Do To Cut Back
The average American uses 156 gallons of water a day. To put that into perspective, that’s double what the typical French person uses and quadruple what the average person uses…
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Screw Sephora: These Are My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Picks From Dollar General’s New Makeup Line, Believe Beauty
I’ve been a makeup junkie for as long as I can remember, starting with a makeup counter job and moving on to a role as a beauty editor. But as…
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Watch Out for These 9 Insanely Annoying Hidden Fees
Hidden fees can be like a tiny needle in a haystack — hard to find, but still capable of causing a painful sting. Like a stealthy thief in the night,…
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What Would You Buy if You Only Had $20 To Spend on a Week’s Worth of Food? Redditors Weigh In
What would you eat for a week if you had a budget of just $20? That was the question posed on a r/AskReddit thread, which has since garnered over 450 comments.…
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Find a Farmer, Fill a Freezer: The Whole-Hog Guide to Buying Locally Sourced Meat
Cheapskate carnivores, listen up. If you’ve been spending your hard-earned money on grocery store meat with questionable origins (and quality, freshness, appropriate pricing, etc.), there’s an alternative approach you might…
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PSA: The Container Store Is Accepting Bed Bath & Beyond’s Defunct 20% Off Coupons — But Act Fast
After a years-long tailspin, Bed Bath & Beyond finally filed for bankruptcy this week, leaving a legacy of those big blue 20% off coupons behind. As of April 26, 2023,…
