Money
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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, according to a 2016 study by the financial services company…
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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, you need a budget. But where to start? Follow these…
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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. A WalletHub study of which states could be squeezed the…
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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 of the tax year. Although tax laws have become much…
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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 of the most baffling ways state and federal institutions have…
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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, there are plenty of hacks and insider tips that can…
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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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16 Strategies to Make the Most of Black Friday
It’s no secret that Black Friday means long lines, crowded aisles, and general chaos. Everyone who plans to hit the stores come Black Friday should be prepared. Here are 16…
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18 Ways to Save Money on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are huge shopping days famous (or infamous depending on how you look at it), known for luring consumers with over-the-top bargains. But for some savvy…
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The Best Cordless Phones for Home or Business
CUT THE CORD, KEEP THE LANDLINE Cordless phones may seem like an anachronism in an era when fewer than half of U.S. homes maintain a landline, according to a 2017…
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16 Tips for Making Tax-Deductible Charitable Donations
As the clock winds down on 2018, many people are scurrying to make their final charitable donations of the year and tally up ones already made. In 2017, Americans gave…
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37 Things You Should Do to Save Money During the Holidays
The holidays are a notoriously pricey time of the year. Between hosting holiday parties and buying gifts for everyone from coworkers to your loved ones, the spending can quickly add…
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10 Tips To Make Flying with Holiday Gifts Easier
Air travel is always stressful. But it’s even worse during the holidays when clothing and gifts must compete for space in your bags and planes are jammed to capacity. We…
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Holy Makeovers: 20 Former Churches That Have Been Born Again
With their soaring steeples, glistening stained glass, and beautiful belfries, churches are unlike any other structures. But places of worship, like people, grow and change; over time, some are decommissioned…
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13 Brands That Celebrities Hurt Via Social Media
If there’s one thing celebrities love, it’s talking about themselves on social media and the brands they love — or love to hate. But what social media giveth, it can…
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30 Fun Free Attractions for Kids Across the Country
Nearly every parent relishes an opportunity to do something for free (or very cheaply) with their children. Given how much it costs to raise a child, especially if they pursue…
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18 Things You Should Do Now If You Don’t Plan to Retire
Worried that you won’t be able to afford to retire? You’re not alone. The average American has less than $88,000 saved for retirement, according to a 2018 survey. Social Security…
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25 Cheap Products That Will Make You Feel Rich
There are plenty of ridiculous products for people who have more money than sense, but those of us who don’t have fat bank accounts are left to gawk and giggle.…
