Money
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Expert Tips to Grow Your Business Without Stressing Out
Business owners often wear many hats — chief executive, marketer, accountant, and receptionist — all at the same time. The payoff for such hard work can be substantial, but so is the stress. With so much at stake, learning to…
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32 Ways to Save on Life Insurance
Life insurance is an important financial vehicle designed to protect loved ones in the event of the policyholder’s death. The resulting infusion of cash can be critical for those left behind, helping them cover funeral costs and fulfill other needs.…
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32 Credit Card Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Credit cards now hold more than $800 billion of U.S. consumers’ $13.5 trillion in debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That isn’t as much as mortgage debt ($9 trillion) or auto loan debt ($1.3 trillion), but…
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33 Ways The Travel Industry is Picking Your Pocket
With so many cost variables to consider, budgeting a vacation can get difficult. And to make matters more challenging, many travel companies — from flight booking sites to boutique hotels — often employ hidden fees and other underhanded techniques to…
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How Seeing a Therapist Can Save You Money
Psychotherapy is often perceived as a discretionary expense. It ranges from $15 to $45 in insurance copayments for each session, or from $60 to $250 or more if you’re paying out of pocket. But if you are anxious, depressed, or…
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Cheapest Auto Parts Store: AutoZone vs. Advance Auto vs. O’Reilly vs. Napa
Price Comparisons: Gas Cap, Wiper Blade, Headlight Bulb Cylinder Head Gasket, Spark Plug, O2 Sensor Code Reader, Fuel Pump Module, Alternator Oil, Oil Filter, Antifreeze Brake Pads & Rotor, Clutch Set Car Battery, Jumper Cables, Jump Starter Normal & Cabin…
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11 Cheap or Free Ways to File Your Taxes
Preparing and filing taxes can be expensive, but free or cheap options are available to most Americans. Low- to middle-income earners may even qualify for free in-person help from volunteers…
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26 Best Hollywood Movies About Getting Older
Cinema is now over 100 years old. While few of the audience members from those first silent films are still with us, Hollywood has not forgotten the earlier generations. Over…
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Financial Infidelity: How to Save Your Marriage and Bank Account
Think back on the last fight you had with your partner. Chances are good that it involved money. Arguments about money occur at least monthly for about one-third of couples,…
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7 Steps to Creating a Monthly Budget
Maybe you’ve shelled out lots of money in account overdraft fees, you have debt that cries out for repayment, or you’re just stressed about making ends meet every month. Regardless,…
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The States Most and Least Affected by the Government Shutdown
The partial shutdown roiling the federal government has ripple effects far beyond Washington, D.C., from furloughed workers to ruined national park vacations, but that doesn’t mean it’s affecting states equally.…
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8 Ways to Give to Charity and Get a Tax Break
For many people, buying gifts for friends and family is just the start of holiday giving. The next step is giving to charities or people in need before the end…
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19 Biggest Wastes of Tax Dollars
It’s difficult enough managing your own money without making unwise impulse buys, so when governments and bureaucracies receive billions of taxpayers’ dollars, those splurges can multiply exponentially. These are some…
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20 Tips for Visiting Hawaii on a Budget
The Hawaiian Islands aren’t exactly known as a budget destination. But that doesn’t mean visiting America’s 50th state has to cost a fortune. Like any other destination around the world,…
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25 States With the Worst Drivers
The worst drivers always seem to have certain plates on their cars, don’t they? Maybe from that lowbrow neighboring state that always coming over to yours for jobs and nightlife.…
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43 Ways to Save Without Sacrificing in the New Year
Did you see those end-of-year bank statements — or more importantly, the credit card tallies? Make 2019 the year you finally wise up. There are countless simple, tried-and-true ways to…
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8 razones por las cuales deberías comprar en el Viernes Negro
Imagina esto: copos de nieve cayendo afuera, un café caliente en la mano, árboles de Navidad decorados, música de Navidad en vivo de fondo, tu mejor amigo a tu lado,…
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11 Reasons You Should Shop on Black Friday
Picture this: Snowflakes falling outside, a piping hot coffee in your hand, decorated Christmas trees, live Christmas music playing in the background, your best friend by your side, a hearty…
