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How to Save Money on Pets

February 21, 2019 | Brittany Ferrendi

We’d do anything for our furry friends — including break the bank. But that doesn’t mean we have to.

Coupons Equal Money For The Piggy Bank

How Cash Coupons From Your Favorite Retailers Work

October 26, 2018 | Jessica Patel

You can save money — but there’s a catch: Spend more in a specific time frame to receive your discount.

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Broke Seniors Can’t Afford Medical Procedures

October 12, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Some Medicare users can’t afford the necessary treatment, so they opt out.

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Divorcees Say Finances Improved After Split

October 4, 2018 | Gideon Grudo

It’s at least one thing men and women seem to agree on.

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Young People Think They’ll Get Rich from Their Parents (They Wont)

October 1, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Millennials and Gen Z are expecting an inheritance that probably isn’t coming.

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As Home Prices Continue to Rise Less Americans Can Buy Them

September 21, 2018 | Dori Zinn

It’s a seller’s market and buyers are struggling.

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How to Save Money on Your Insurance Coverage

September 21, 2018 | Brian O'Connor

There are a few ways to cut back on spending hidden in your policy.

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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.

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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.

Natural disasters cost the U.S. a record-high last year. Yet many Americans aren't prepared for the next one. Photographed damage from Hurricane Irma in Ramrod Key in the Florida Keys.

Even Those Who’ve Been Hit by a Disaster Aren’t Preparing for Another One

September 14, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Despite the financial and personal catastrophe, Americans don’t have an emergency plan.

Shopping cart with receipt with coins on wooden table. Sell-by dates cost you money on your grocery bill.

Are Sell-by Dates Chewing Up Your Grocery Budget?

September 14, 2018 | Brian O'Connor

Don’t rely on those dates on your groceries — most foods are safe to eat at least a week after what they say.

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How to Save Money Back-to-School Shopping for Your Kids

September 7, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Back-to-school shopping costs add up quick. Here are some tips on how to save money.

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Families Are Struggling to Make Money and Stay Together

September 3, 2018 | Joe Pye

Money causes stress in relationships, but kids want more time with mom and dad.

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Parents Are Footing the Student Loan Bill

August 28, 2018 | Dori Zinn

They’re paying despite finding college costs more stressful than their mortgage payments.

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More Rich Kids Are Mooching Off Their Parents

August 23, 2018 | Joe Pye

A record number of Americans can’t survive financially without an inheritance from their parents.

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How to Save Money on Your Kid’s Birthday Party

August 16, 2018 | Jessica Patel

You’ll need a location, food, and entertainment. Use these tips to get creative throwing your kid’s next party.

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Back-To-School Shopping Advice For Parents: Ignore Your Kids

July 23, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Don’t give in. Teach them.

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When You Were Born Might Reveal Whether You Have Money

July 16, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

It has nothing to do with astrology. It has everything to do with economics.

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How to Save Money When Buying For Your Baby

June 29, 2018 | Jessica Patel

Buy used items and sell what you have when your baby’s outgrown them.

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When to Splurge on Your Kids — and Tips to Save

June 1, 2018 | Jessica Patel

How to decide when it’s worth spending on your kids’ ever-changing interests.

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What Do Marriage Counselors And Financial Experts Have In Common?

May 21, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

They both hear stories about sex and money.

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Americans Can’t Afford to Take Care of Older Relatives

May 2, 2018 | Joe Pye

They expect to pay for them, but haven’t planned how.

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How Much Will A Nursing Home Cost You? Double What You Think

April 6, 2018 | Joe Pye

Americans grossly underestimate how much money they’ll need in their old age

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Working For Free Might Help Improve Your Finances

March 26, 2018 | Joe Pye

It turns out community involvement can help lead to healthy financial habits.

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Spending Too Much? It’s Not Me, It’s You

February 23, 2018 | Joe Pye

People in relationships are twice as likely to blame spending on their partners than themselves.

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New York’s Most Expensive College Costs 12 Times Wyoming’s

February 5, 2018 | Dori Zinn

The most expensive schools in each state vary widely across the country.

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We Don’t Have Enough Money to Live Alone

January 26, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Whether it’s from divorce or death, separation from a partner is expensive, but couples don’t talk about it and aren’t prepared for the financial blows.

Keep gifts small and reasonable to budget and save money for the winter holidays

Holiday Debt Hangover: The Fear And Regret Begin

December 25, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Sadly, Hanukkah and Christmas are over.  While we’re still officially in the holiday season until New Year’s Day, you’ll notice the seasonal smiles will slowly start being replaced by somber faces. What has changed? I call it the annual Holiday Debt Hangover. Like all hangovers, this one starts long before you start feeling bad, and […]

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Home Values Have Spiked in the Last Year

December 20, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Most metro areas have seen home values rise more than $10,000 in the last year.

Millennials shop online for the holidays

Black Friday was the Busiest Online Shopping Day of the Season

December 15, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Online shoppers showed up in record numbers,

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Despite More Planning, Families Find College is Still Surprisingly Expensive

December 15, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Parents are underestimating the cost of college for their children by tens of thousands (and sometimes hundreds of thousands) of dollars.

Lending Money can Lose a Friend.

Lending Money To A Friend: A Great Way to Lose Both Things

December 11, 2017 | Ti Windisch

A new Bank of America study proves it.

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You Probably Know Someone That’s Had a Package Stolen

December 11, 2017 | Dori Zinn

And it’s only going to increase over the holidays.

This dancing couple shows a frugal wedding can still be great

Why Your Marriage Will Last Longer The Less You Spend On The Wedding

December 11, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Spending wisely on a wedding doesn’t make you an unromantic frugality robot.

A dancing newlywed couple shows the secret to a happy marriage is keeping money separate

Married Or Single: Who Does Better Financially?

November 28, 2017 | Michelle Bryan

It often comes down to one factor.

Digital shopping apps, like QR readers, can help you save money in the store, helping to control your clothing budget

Millennials Bringing Back In-Store Shopping

November 22, 2017 | Dori Zinn

More than half of young adults are planning to shop in-store this year but will be using their phones to search for deals.

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Long-Term Care With Short-Term Finances? A Disaster For The Ages

November 20, 2017 | Michelle Bryan

We want to take care of our elderly family members. But we don’t want to talk about it.

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Billions of Free Money for College was Left Behind by New Students

November 14, 2017 | Dori Zinn

This year, 1.2 million high school grads didn’t fill out a FAFSA, leaving $2.3 billion of free money behind.

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Who Needs Black Friday When We Can Shop Now?

November 9, 2017 | Dori Zinn

A lot of people started their shopping for the holidays before Nov. 1. One-third started before October.

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Would You Like Auto Insurance with That?

November 7, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Having the same insurance provider for your homeowners insurance and your auto insurance could save you a few hundred dollars a year.

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