Personal Finance
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6 Signs Your Finances Are in Better Shape Than the Average American
These 6 signs show you may be better than the average American financially, despite rising debt and paycheck-to-paycheck living.
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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 community right there beside you? Social media agency Socially Powerful put…
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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 warm in the winter without making your heating bill skyrocket,…
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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 Reddit thread, users weighed in the best purchases they’ve ever…
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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Advice is usually offered with good intentions, but times change, and it can become outdated.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 no longer relevant or border on scolding rather than friendly…
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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 to add up invisibly. Here are 10 money-wasting habits that…
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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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13 Signs You’re Doing Better Financially Than You Think
The media can sometimes make you feel like you are not doing so great in the finance department. However, did you know that if you have more than $8,000 in…
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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…
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27 Signs You’re Too Frugal
No one wants to end up short on funds in their golden years and be forced to scrimp and save, but sometimes being frugal errs on the side of being…
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10 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s
You’re in your 60s, you’ve worked hard, saved, and planned for the future. And while you don’t have to keep pounding the pavement, you still have to manage your finances…
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12 Minimalist Habits That Can Actually Save You Money
Minimalism has seen a major rise in popularity over the years — from “The Minimalists” documentary and podcast to Marie Kondo’s “The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up,” it has never…
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7 Things You Should Never Do on New Year’s Eve
Who wants to start the new year off right? Show of hands! Everyone, right? Heading into 2025, there are some simple ways to make sure your 2025 sails smoothly right…
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Surprising Habits of Millionaires and Billionaires
There are numerous ways you have to map out your life differently if you’re looking to make more money than the majority of folks trying to navigate life’s ups and…
