Money

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    7 Clever Uses For Cheap Vodka (Besides Drinking It)

    A cheap, plastic bottle of vodka that’s been gathering dust for the past few years isn’t exactly appealing. But that bottle of American Plains or Popov doesn’t have to go down the drain, as frugal Redditors recently came up with…

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    50 Money-Saving Energy Tips for Winter

    If you’ve been a little too prone to nudging the thermostat up or leaving lights on, now is the time to turn over a new leaf. While some energy myths can be safely ignored, budget-conscious people will want to know…

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    These Trending Budget Challenges Could Make Saving Money Fun in 2023

    Boring spreadsheets and tedious money-tracking apps are so last year. Instead, budget-conscious Generation Xers and millennials will turn to gamified “budget challenges and saving games” in 2023, according to a Pinterest analysis. The social media platform’s end-of-year predictions report seeks to offer users…

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    Frugal Resolutions You Should Make for the New Year

    With holiday shopping winding down and a new year ahead, now is the time to start getting your finances under control. One in 3 people are planning to make a finance-related New Year’s resolution for 2023, according to a new survey from…

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    ‘Atmospheric Rivers’ and Other Truly Bizarre Weather Phenomena

    Boring weather isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the forecast doesn’t always oblige. Freaky weather isn’t only the stuff of dramatic headlines like the lightning strikes that killed three people and left one survivor in Washington, D.C., or the bomb…

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    Everyday Essentials You Can Buy With an FSA

    If your employer offers a flexible spending account, you can save money by setting aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses such as copays, deductibles, and dental care. You elect how much to contribute ($100 to $2,850 for the 2022 tax…