Money
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Is Switching to Solar Power Worth It?
For eco-minded consumers, residential solar power is an attractive alternative to relying on a utility company. Harvesting energy from the sun provides electricity without the greenhouse gas emissions of traditional power sources. But is it a good choice for the…
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21 Common Household Items to Reuse and Upcycle
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average American generates 4.38 pounds of waste every day. About 1.51 pounds of that is recycled or composted, but that leaves a lot of waste heading to the landfill. Many items can…
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10 Life Hacks to Save You Money
Every year, new products pop up that seem important to buy, at least for a little while. It could be a banana slicer, a portion control basket for pasta, or a heated mousepad. Gadgets can be convenient, but many of…
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How to Make the Most of Facebook Yard Sales
Facebook tag sale groups are the hot way to buy and sell these days. With hundreds, if not thousands, of buy/sell/trade groups targeting everything from your town to your interests, they are proving far more convenient for buyers and sellers…
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Try Before You Buy: 9 Products You Can Test Before Buying
How many times have you considered a large purchase but wanted to try the item before committing? With a number of products, from expensive camera lenses to cars, houses, and even bras, you can do just that. The terms and…
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Is Your Grocery Budget Too Big?
Are you a thrifty shopper or do you go all out when stocking the fridge? Do you head to the market to buy whatever looks good regardless of cost or do you stick to a list and count every penny?…
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11 Tips for Saving Money in Your 20s
How you spend your time and money while in your 20s can profoundly affect the rest of your life. It might be hard to imagine far into the future, but…
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5 Tips for Getting a Good Deal on a Car
The Internet has changed the car-buying process. Thanks to websites like AutoTrader and Craigslist, shoppers can peruse new and used vehicles all over the country from the comfort of their…
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Skip the Flip-Flops: 10 Ways to Save on Kids’ Clothes
Kids tear through their clothes, literally. They either outgrow things at an alarming rate or wear them so hard that they don’t last longer than a few months. And while…
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12 Steps to Hiring a Contractor for Less
This is the time of year when you look at your home afresh and think about all the improvements you’d like to make. The prospect of some tax refund cash…
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Credit Reports and Scores: What 20-Somethings Need to Know
The intricacies of the credit system and how your credit score and credit report are calculated is a dull subject for most consumers. Getting a handle on how this all…
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How I Saved More Than $500 in a Month
This February we invited readers to take the Frugal Month Challenge and commit to what some have called a “no-buy month.” My family of four embarked on this cheap-living challenge…
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4 Best Sites for Free Online Tax Prep in 2015
The annual ritual of filing income tax returns is often complicated, time-consuming, and costly. Enlisting a tax preparer can cost hundreds of dollars. Instead, many taxpayers can prepare and e-file…
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11 Ways to Throw a March Madness Party on the Cheap
March Madness is quickly approaching and throwing a party to cheer for any of the 68 teams in the weeks-long tournament is what a devoted fan of college basketball does.…
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10 Tools to Help You Become a Smarter Consumer
The first week of March is National Consumer Protection Week, and government and private organizations across the nation have been sharing advice and resources for consumers. Topics discussed range from…
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No Health Insurance? How to Avoid Obamacare Penalty Fees
The Affordable Care Act has helped millions of people sign up for health insurance, but it also penalizes anyone who opts out of coverage. If you failed to sign up…
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10 Ways to Save on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means many Americans will be dropping dollars in the name of love. Among respondents in a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, women plan…
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Score Savings by Refinancing Your Mortgage
Housing is one of the biggest expenses most people shoulder, so reducing your monthly housing bill can make a big difference in your overall budget. For the millions of people…
