Personal Finance
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How Much Money a Family Needs to Live Comfortably in Each State, Ranked
It costs far too much to live in this country, and that’s just for one person. When you’re raising a family, those costs shoot up, up, and up. Just how much money do you need to live comfortably in your…
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Security PIN Codes You Should Never Use
Four digit PIN codes protect everything from your bank account to your cell phone. But if you choose your PIN yourself, chances are your money and data isn’t as safe as you think. ABC News Australia analyzed 29 million PIN…
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13 Things You Should Never Buy at Full Price
These are the everyday products and big-ticket items you should never buy at full price if you want to save serious money.
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12 Cheap Purchases That Save Money in the Long Run
While some products are worth splurging on because they won’t break down or wear out as quickly as the cheaper version, there are also, thankfully, some inexpensive items that are worth buying because they, too, will save money in the long…
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7 Bedtime Habits of Successful People in their 60s
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated. You suffer greater risk for just about everything when you’re not getting enough sleep, and it becomes especially important as you get older. Looking to improve your sleep routine? Here are seven bedtime…
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Cheap Alternatives for Things That Are Too Expensive These Days
The occasional splurge is a beautiful and necessary part of life, but there are so many temptations out there in this world of ours, eh? It turns out that there are so many ways to get around spending a lot…
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The Cheapest U.S. Airports to Use For Your Next Flight
The average price of an airline ticket is $365.64, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. That’s a serious blow to the wallet. While most people spend time…
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The Top 10 Most Financially Irresponsible States
Sure, you’re doing a great job living a frugal lifestyle, but what about the rest of your state? Are you the lone soldier fighting the good fight, or is your…
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10 Cheap Ways to Stay Warm Without Turning up the Heat
Almost half of your electricity bill comes from running AC and heat, and when winter gets cold, it’s hard not to spend a fortune. There’s a foolproof way to stay…
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Frugal Shoppers Share Their Best $10-or-Less Purchases
The joy you get from a worthwhile purchase is immense, but when you score a great price on top of it? That’s a special kind of bliss. In a recent…
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18 Things Boomers Need to Stop Saying to Millennials About Money
Advice is usually offered with good intentions, but times change, and it can become outdated. As a millennial, I have heard plenty of tips from baby boomers that are either…
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Stop Doing These 10 Things If You’re Trying to Save Money
We all love saving money, but let’s be honest. Some spending habits drain our wallets without us even realizing it because those “a dollar here, a dollar there” purchases tend…
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10 Reasons Why “Looking Poor” Is the Key to Wealth
It happens all too frequently — lifestyle creep and the hedonic treadmill snowball until you’re only happy with the most expensive clothing, the flashiest cars, and other outward signifiers of…
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Financial Advice You Should Be Telling Your Adult Children
Handling money as an adult is very different from saving up allowance. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably learned some financial lessons through punishing experiences, and you’ll want to pass…
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The Best (and Worst) States for Income Tax
For most people, getting their first paycheck is a watershed moment. It represents your first foray into adulthood, even if you’re still a teenager. And most of the time, there’s…
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Before You Order Valentine’s Day Flowers, Consider These 8 Mistakes
Valentine’s Day is the busiest holiday for florists. Thirty percent of a shop’s annual transactions are made during the holiday, according to the Society of American Florists. With so many…
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These States Are the Best at Teaching Personal Finance to Students
With fewer Americans in pension plans, these states stand out for promoting strong financial literacy and personal finance education.
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17 Easy DIY Projects That Save Real Money
It’s no secret that it’s always easier to “just call somebody,” but for many home maintenance issues, it may be cheaper to do it yourself. While there are certainly some…
