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10 Ways to Make Sure You’re Seeing the Lowest Price Online
Imagine that the price sticker on a store shelf could automatically change based on the price at another store, or who is walking by. That’s essentially what happens online: Retailers continually change their prices in response to market conditions —…
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20 Products and Services You Should Never Buy at Full Price
Money is often tight in January, when the holidays finally end and the bills come due. But for a variety of products and services, discounts are so easy to find that there’s no reason to pay full price. Be sure…
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How to Save Up to 20 Percent By Using Bitcoin
By now, most people have heard of Bitcoin; the decentralized digital currency is all the rage among new-technology geeks. But anyone can use Bitcoin, and frugal consumers might want to pay special attention. Buying goods and services with this alternative…
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How Virtual Doctor Visits Can Save You Money
The last thing many people feel like doing when they’re sick is trying to squeeze into a doctor’s busy schedule and hoof it to the doctor’s office, where they are likely to spend more time in the waiting room than…
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10 Small Businesses to Start for Less Than $10,000
Ready to flex your entrepreneurial muscles and dive headfirst into your own small business? To identify a business opportunity with low start-up costs, look for a venture with minimal fixed overhead (i.e., one you can run from home) and one…
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10 Reasons an Annuity May Be Right for Your Retirement
Annuities are part insurance product and part investment. In exchange for buying an annuity from an insurance company, the purchaser gets a guaranteed income stream or lump-sum payout later on. Annuities sometimes get a bad rap, because insurance companies or…
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What’s Really Covered by Homeowners Insurance — and What’s Not
Many homeowners buy insurance because they are forced by their mortgage lenders. Others choose to buy a policy to protect their assets. But not everyone understands what homeowners insurance does…
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National Dress Up Your Pet Day: 10 Ways to Doll Up Your Dog
Halloween is long over, but Jan. 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day and another chance to have some fun with Fido. This under-the-radar holiday gives the pet-obsessed an…
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10 Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy and Happy for Less
Having a pet can be as costly as it is rewarding. Taking proper care of a pet doesn’t have to be expensive, however. There are ways to save on pet…
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10 Secrets to a Budget-Friendly Korean Beauty Routine
Facial skin takes the brunt of the elements — hot or cold, wet or dry — and is worth extra attention. South Korean skin care is known for an elaborate,…
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10 Ways to Save $100 or More in 10 Minutes or Less
Saving money often requires a lot of time and effort. In some cases, though, 10 minutes or less is all it takes to save $100 or more. Get a head…
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10 Steps to Paying Down Holiday Debt
The holiday season can bring a continuing avalanche of unwanted gifts, weight, and debt. Unlike the first two, debt and the associated effects of spending on such things as holiday…
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14 Costly Health Problems and How to Catch Them Early
A daunting medical diagnosis is bad enough, but the prospect of massive medical costs can also devastate family morale. Even with insurance, a high deductible and coinsurance can add up…
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10 Recipes for a Healthy Budget and a Healthy You in the New Year
With countless health-focused trends from juicing to organic to paleo, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking…
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Debbie Ann Powell/istockphoto Best Cheap Cruises
The sheer number and variety of cruises on the high seas afford plenty of opportunity for bargain hunters. There are dozens of cruise companies in operation worldwide and most offer…
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10 Holiday Shopping Hassles — and How to Avoid Them
The holiday season brings some good deals but also a slew of frustrations, which only intensify after weeks of trying to find the perfect gift or score the best price.…
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20 Meals You Can Make for Under $5
Creating an entire meal for $5 can be a challenge, but with some smart planning it’s possible to eat well on a budget. Stock up on staples such as pasta…
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10 Cheap Ways to Prep Your Home for a Winter Sale
Winter is the hardest time of the year to sell a home in most U.S. locales. “The spring housing market is considered busier than the winter market, but sometimes sellers…
