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Top 10 Answers: Which Is Better For Getting Out Of Debt, Knowledge Or Experience?

September 21, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Mark Twain once said, “Good judgement is the result of experience, and experience the result of bad judgement.” Then again, Mark Twain never had credit cards, student loans, and mortgages. If he did, he might have added, “and bad judgment can drive you into bankruptcy.” We live in a more complicated time than Twain did. […]

Gen Z is saving money

Is Generation Z Best at Saving Money?

September 20, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Younger people are doing really well at saving for long-term goals.

A budget friendly Halloween. Happy family — mother, father, and children in costumes and makeup on Halloween.

How To Have A Budget-Friendly Halloween

September 20, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Scour pre-Halloween sales, and plan ahead by buying this year’s decorations for next October.

Young business children make faces holding lots of money. Teach your kids about money.

Want to Teach Your Kids About Money? Show Them Your Mistakes

September 18, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Parents tell kids to do as they say, not as they do when it comes to money.

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Healthcare Costs Scare Retirees Away From Touching Their Savings

September 13, 2018 | Joe Pye

Retired Americans advise to pay attention to your health — or it’ll cost you.

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5 Essential Money Tips for Generations X, Y, and Z

September 13, 2018 | Brian O'Connor

Savings and emergency funds are a must, but setting aside every penny isn’t.

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From Food to Toilet Paper: 12 Life Necessities You Should Never Skimp on

September 7, 2018 | Debt.com

Cutting back on these items may end up costing you more.

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Burned by Not Taking my Own Advice

September 6, 2018 | Jessica Patel

“Practice what you preach,” they said. When it came to my monthly statements, I did just the opposite.

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How To Save Money Without Changing Your Spending

August 31, 2018 | Brian O'Connor

And you don’t have to live under a bridge.

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Young Women Are Learning More About Money Than Men

August 29, 2018 | Joe Pye

Historically men know more, but millennial women are changing the game.

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How to Create a Cash Envelope System That Works for You

August 28, 2018 | Deb Hipp

Paying cash for daily expenses can help you lick that credit card debt for good.

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Americans Find Frugal Habits Sexy

August 27, 2018 | Joe Pye

No surprise, debt is a turn off.

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Northern States Hurt Most by Student Loan Debt

August 17, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Student loan debt is crippling, but some states have it worse than others.

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6 Reasons Why Not Leaving a Tip Isn’t a Good Financial Strategy

August 14, 2018 | Deb Hipp

If you blow off the tip to save money when dining out, karma is cooking up a special dish just for you.

The elderly hold decades of frugal living tips to pass down to younger generations.

7 Things I Learned from Grandma About Frugal Living

August 7, 2018 | Deb Hipp

Want to save money and pay off debt? Try living like your grandparents.

Why You're Probably Paying Too Much For A New Car

Why You’re Probably Paying Too Much For A New Car

August 6, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Getting preapproved for a loan can save you time, money, and aggravation.

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How to Save on Your Family Summer Vacations

August 3, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Plan ahead and travel where it’s in off season, and you can save big money on your family trip this summer.

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Financial Ignorance Is Making Americans Sick

July 31, 2018 | Joe Pye

What we don’t know about money leads to chronic illness.

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I’ve Discovered the Dollar Store, and It’s Changed My Life

July 20, 2018 | Jessica Patel

After years of assuming the worst of dollar stores, I visited a Dollar Tree and found items I actually buy and can save on.

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Americans Plan on Working Until The Day They Die

July 18, 2018 | Joe Pye

We can’t afford to fund our own retirement.

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Where to Find the Cheapest Greeting Cards

July 17, 2018 | Deb Hipp

You don’t have to spend that much money to wish someone well.

Automatic shipping of packages on a preset schedule but is it worth it?

Is Automatic Shipping Worth It?

July 13, 2018 | Jessica Patel

You can save money by having some household items sent directly to your door.

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How Procrastinating Can Cost You Money

July 6, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Don’t hesitate on a bargain. You may never get the chance again.

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Credit Unions Offer Cheaper Credit Cards Than Banks

July 2, 2018 | Joe Pye

The average credit card has at least four fees, and they add up faster.

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Business Is Good, But Our Financial Habits Aren’t

June 29, 2018 | Joe Pye

Americans are optimistic about the economy, but still clueless.

Save when using a gas grill by the swimming pool ready to BBQ.

4 Ways to Save this Fourth of July

June 29, 2018 | Jessica Patel

From food to bathing suits, there is no reason to pay top dollar to celebrate.

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Americans Are Moving on With Their Lives After the Recession

June 27, 2018 | Joe Pye

But we still can’t let go of our bad financial habits.

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How to Get Your Money Back When Things Go Wrong

June 26, 2018 | Deb Hipp

You don’t always have to cut your losses when you get a raw deal.

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This Week Around The Web

June 26, 2018 | Brian Bienkowski

Gas prices, the cult of frugality, credit repair, negotiating and more.

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Amazon Prime Day: Do It Wrong, And It’ll Cost You

June 25, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

One of the biggest shopping days of the year is coming soon. Here’s how to do it right.

Happy couple having drinks at a bar and making a toast while having a lot of fun and saving money

Happy Hour Makes For a Cheap Date

June 22, 2018 | Jessica Patel

If you’re going to spend money on drinks and food out, get it for half off.

Young couple writing out financial plan.

Most Americans Aren’t Financial Planning, Except Millennials

June 20, 2018 | Joe Pye

Americans don’t feel they make enough money to plot out how to save and invest it.

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This Week Around The Web

June 19, 2018 | Brian Bienkowski

College students, negative equity, vacation loans, positive mindset and more.

Wounded young woman standing on street after car collision.

How A Car Accident Has Cost Me Thousands

June 15, 2018 | Jessica Patel

I injured my neck and have needed medical treatment for a decade.

Around the web

This Week Around The Web

June 12, 2018 | Brian Bienkowski

Cord cutting, a surprising figure, money obsessions, underbuying and more.

A businessman loves his money so he sleeps with it on the couch.

Men Love Money More Than Women Do

June 11, 2018 | Joe Pye

They’re more likely to choose wealth over finding true love.

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How To Save Money And Space At The Library

June 8, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Empty the bookshelves and start filling your wallet. The library’s cooler than you think.

Gary Weiner from Super Savings Tips.

Gary Understands That Money Isn’t Everything

June 6, 2018 | Brian Bienkowski

His frugal living couldn’t save one thing, and that nearly cost him his life.

Portrait of happy young successful businesswoman celebrate something with arms up.

I Met My Personal Financial Goals With This Simple Trick

June 5, 2018 | Deb Hipp

Get feverish about saving money or paying off debt with a savings thermometer.

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This Week Around The Web

June 5, 2018 | Brian Bienkowski

Amazing credit, adult children, feline finances, weekend jobs and more.

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