Money
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Petco vs. PetSmart: Which is Cheaper?
In This Article: Loyalty Programs Pet Stores Review: Websites & Online Shopping Extra Services Petco vs PetSmart Price Comparison Table Petco Review PetSmart Review Pet Store Prices and Loyalty Programs We filled a virtual shopping basket with 10 items, including…
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Online Tutorials: Where Can You Find Free (and Accurate) Guides?
When looking for a simple answer about how to do something, look no further than free online tutorials. Maybe you’re trying to assemble a piece of furniture, tie a tie, or figure out what a roux is (a flour and…
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What’s the MPG of Your Fridge?
Saving money on energy costs and/or reducing a household’s environmental footprint are important to many consumers. We identified several ways to achieve these ends. The first is with Enervee, a website that rank orders the energy use of appliances and…
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Track Your Student Loans — For Free
On July 31st the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure that links interest rates for federal student loans to the yield on 10-year Treasury notes. This is a welcome turnabout for current undergraduates who will now pay 3.86 percent…
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How to Avoid Overdraft Fees
Bank customers who overdraw their accounts pay an average of $225 per year in fees, according to a recent government report. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released findings from an inquiry into overdraft protection programs, which allow transactions to…
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Privacy or Money: Which Do You Prefer?
Have you ever searched for a way to make money online or wondered about how to find a new passive income stream? The Internet is filled with get-rich-quick schemes but most only get the instigator rich. The idea of passive…
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6 Reasons Why Temp Jobs Can Be Great
It seems that every month the official job report tells a different story. First it’s all bad, then we’re slowly climbing out of the recession, then there’s a retreat. For…
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The 5 Must-Dos of Apartment Hunting
Renting an apartment can be daunting, not to mention anxiety-inducing. So start with the most fundamental apartment-hunting question: What should I be looking for? Friends, family, and coworkers all have…
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10 Tips on Parenting Without Consumerism
Does raising kids always have to be so hard on the wallet? Not necessarily, as I learned after moving to Japan with my husband and young children. Here’s a smorgasbord…
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How a Dent or Scratch Can Get You a Discount on Amazon
Have you ever walked into an outlet store and found a deal you couldn’t refuse? Perhaps it was deeply discounted cookware with an imperceptible scratch or a laptop bag that…
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How Hedging Your Bets With Airbnb Could Cost You
Considering moving in with your significant other to save money? The prospect can certainly be tempting, particularly if you live in a city as notoriously pricey as New York or…
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How to Get a Summer Job as a College Student
Spring break recently ended and finals are a few weeks away. In other words, this is the moment to find a summer job or internship. Knowing how to get a…
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Do You Have a Car Care Plan?
National Car Care Month kicked off with a rumble the other day. The designation helps remind drivers to adopt a car care plan and take preemptive measures to maintain their…
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What to Buy in Bulk
We’ve all been there – tempted to buy anything and everything in bulk. At the time it seems like a good idea to take advantage of lower per item costs…
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Frugal Month Challenge Results: See How Much We Saved
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 three embarked on this cheap challenge…
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Job Hunting on the Cheap: How to Get Cheap Interview Clothes
Is a new career or job looming on the horizon? Just remember that landing a job typically requires an in-person interview, and that requires proper attire. But job interview clothes…
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Offsetting the 2013 Tax Increase
It may be old news, but the end of the payroll tax holiday is an ongoing reality that affects everyone’s paycheck. For an individual earning $50,000 a year, the two…
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Where to Create Business Cards on the Cheap
Did you resolve to find a job or ramp up your efforts to attract new business in the new year? You may want to brush up that elevator pitch but…
