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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The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Wills
Making a will should be on your mind — yet up to 60% of Americans do not have a will, according to a summary of the situation by LegalZoom. It’s the best way to ensure loved ones inherit what you…
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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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10 Things You Should Never Buy at Full Price
In our “I-want-it-now” culture, you’re only too happy to pay full price if it means getting what you want when you want it. But if you can exercise a little self-restraint, you can save big bucks on these things. Furniture…
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17 Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet
It pays to be vigilant about whom we hire and how much we pay — and plumbing is a profession fraught with potential for deceit and ripoffs, since most consumers don’t know much about the subject. It’s crucial to find…
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Frugal Habits Grandma Still Uses to Save Money in 2025
Did you ever speak to your grandparents about what it was like growing up in a world ripe with rations and war? The generation that became adults during World War I and II had a different outlook on money and…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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11 Budgeting Mistakes That Could Cost You
Sometimes you do things that seem like they’ll save you money … only they cost you in the long run. Avoid these mistakes so that you actually can cut back…
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6 Signs Your Finances Are in Better Shape Than the Average American
Many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2024. While money might not buy happiness, it sure…
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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…
