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10 Ways to Reduce Expenses so You can Pay Down Debt

July 22, 2019 | Deb Hipp

If you dig a little deeper into your fixed expenses, you may find they’re not so fixed after all.
11 Easy Ways to Spot a Get Out of Debt Scam

11 Easy Ways to Spot a Get Out of Debt Scam

July 19, 2019 | Steve Rhode

Have debt worries? Here is how to avoid being swindled.
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7 Tips for Racking Up Clothing Savings at Thrift Stores

July 17, 2019 | Deb Hipp

If you’re convinced that all thrift store clothes are shabby, it’s time to fine-tune your shopping style.
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5 Boring Tasks All Entrepreneurs Must Master to be Successful

July 15, 2019 | John Rampton

Making money is fun. Keeping track of the money? Not so much.
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How to Spot a Terrible Landlord Before you Rent

July 13, 2019 | Angela Colley

Here are six crucial questions to ask your landlord and yourself if you want to find the right rental at the right price.
10 ways playing monopoly can teach your child about money

10 Ways Playing Monopoly Can Teach Your Children About Money

July 10, 2019 | John Rampton

Learning about money is boring. Board games are fun. Play one and teach your kids a lesson without them noticing.

10 Crucial Steps to Becoming a Pre-Entrepreneur

10 Crucial Steps to Becoming a “Pre-entrepreneur”

July 9, 2019 | John Rampton

Before you get started, you need to get started.

The Top 5 Identity Theft Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

July 8, 2019 | John Boitnott

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country. Here’s how you can prevent it.

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8 Big Renting Myths Landlords and Tenants Believe

July 5, 2019 | Angela Colley

You think you know the law about renting a place to live? We bet you don’t.

Common Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

July 3, 2019 | Jess Miller

To err is human. But you can avoid catastrophe by heeding others’ advice.

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10 Ways Entrepreneurs Fail Before They Even Get Started

July 2, 2019 | John Rampton

All the big mistakes to sidestep on your way to success.
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8 Tips to Getting the Best Deals at Garage Sales

June 27, 2019 | Angela Colley

Garage sales are both rewarding and risky. Here’s how to score a deal every time.
We could all use a little help when it's time to build a credit history. Here's what I went through.

6 Ways to Build a Credit History From Scratch

June 26, 2019 | Lulu Ramadan

I couldn’t get a credit card because I’m such a good person. But I figured a way around that.
8 Tips for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs

8 Tips for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs

June 24, 2019 | Debt.com

Prescription drug costs have been on the rise with no sign of slowing down. Here are a few ways you can save.
The Cities with the Highest Vacancy Rates

The Cities with the Highest Vacancy Rates

June 20, 2019 | Veneta Lusk

The three top cities are located in the Sunshine State.
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4 Ways To Save Money on Pet Food

June 19, 2019 | Brittany Ferrendi

We love our pets, but that doesn’t mean we have to go broke for them to be well-fed.
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60 Creative and Simple Ways to Save Money

June 12, 2019 | Cameren Boatner

Boost your savings with these tips and tricks.
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4 Ways to Save this Fourth of July

June 11, 2019 | Jessica Patel

From food to bathing suits, there is no reason to pay top dollar to celebrate.
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30 Student Discounts You Can Use Even After Graduation

June 3, 2019 | Jess Miller

That little student ID card can get you big savings, on everything from new cars to your next meal.
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20 Dreams that Credit Card Payments Hold You Back from Achieving

May 31, 2019 | Debt.com

Even if you’re not struggling to stay afloat, you’re still missing out.
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Cities Where It’s Cheaper to Rent Than Own

May 30, 2019 | Veneta Lusk

Florida is home to the highest rent prices in the U.S.
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How to Find a Job After College

May 21, 2019 | Joe Pye

These tips can help you even if you didn’t graduate.
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The 10 Jobs with the Fastest Pay Growth

May 9, 2019 | Veneta Lusk

Low-wage jobs saw a strong annual boost in pay.
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Avenging Their Debt: Which Avengers Owe More Money Than They Have?

May 2, 2019 | Cameren Boatner

Superheroes have mortgages and student loans, too.
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The 5 Dumbest and Smartest Ways to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt

May 2, 2019 | Joe Pye

Credit card use is surging once again – and so is credit card debt. Here’s what to do (and not do) about it.
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5 Ways To Scrounge Up Cash Fast

April 17, 2019 | Deb Hipp

You don’t need to max out a credit card or tap into your emergency savings.
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The Most and Least Affordable States in America

April 16, 2019 | Joe Pye

We’ve taken everything into account, from the costs of living, average debts — even retirement.
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5 Unexpected Ways Your Public Library Can Save You Money

April 8, 2019 | Deb Hipp

Hint: Only the last one involves books.
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 4 Ways to Make Your Credit Card Company Pay You

April 2, 2019 | Deb Hipp

Tired of making your credit card company rich while you stay broke? Turn it around.
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10 Ways to Cut Pet Expenses in Half

March 11, 2019 | Deb Hipp

There are plenty of good deals out there if you just take time to sniff them out.
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10 Tips for How to Sell Out at Your Garage Sale

March 6, 2019 | Deb Hipp

The last thing you want after your big sale is to drag half of all that stuff back inside.
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The Cities Where Homeowners Stay Put the Longest

March 4, 2019 | Veneta Lusk

Staying longer doesn’t always mean you accrue more value.

Most Least Popular Cities Millennial Homebuyers

The Most and Least Popular Cities For Millennial Homebuyers

March 4, 2019 | Joe Pye

Millennials are getting older and buying homes. Here’s where they prefer to live.
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10 Money Saving Tips That You Should Avoid

February 20, 2019 | Veneta Lusk

Being pennywise and pound foolish will cost you more in the long run.

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17 Money-Making Skills You Can Learn by the End of 2019

February 19, 2019 | Veneta Lusk

You don’t have to get a college degree to earn more money this year.
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10 Ways You Think You’re Helping Your Credit But Are Actually Hurting It

February 5, 2019 | Veneta Lusk

Some credit myths are just that – myths, and they do more harm to your credit than good.
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The Cities With the Youngest and Oldest Homeowners

January 31, 2019 | Joe Pye

Younger Americans live where it’s cheap and older ones live where it’s relaxing.

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How to Pay for an Emergency Without an Emergency Fund

January 30, 2019 | Debt.com

Unexpected expenses are precisely the reason you need an emergency fund. But what if you don’t have one and need money now?
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7 Hacks to Help You Stop Impulse Spending

January 29, 2019 | Veneta Lusk

Those little purchases may seem harmless, but they add up to a dangerous amount.
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The 5 Best and 5 Worst Colleges for Your Money

December 28, 2018 | Gideon Grudo

Colleges are like buying real estate property, some will pay out more than others over time.

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