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9 Red Flags of a Moocher

Here’s how to recognize a freeloader before they move in, borrow money and mess up your life.

7 Ways to Snag Up to Hundreds of Dollars in Free Money

Are you missing out on a big-bucks bonus? Here’s how to score some free extra cash.

Avoid These 7 Coworkers if You Want to Save Money

Your paycheck will stretch further when you steer clear of these spend-crazy officemates.

6 Real Costs of Your Smoking Habit

Are you spending enough on cigarettes over a lifetime to buy a beach house?

6 Eleventh-Hour Strategies for Baby Boomers Facing America’s Retirement Crisis

If you’re nearing retirement without enough savings, there may still be time to course-correct.

7 Strategies to Save Money on Your Divorce

The last thing you need after a divorce is to cry over additional debt. Here’s how to keep costs down.

7 Steps to Repair Your Credit and Increase Your Score

Getting your credit back on track is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started.

7 Debt Settlement Myths Debunked

Find out the truth from attorneys working in the field.

6 Signs You Need a New Debt Payoff Plan

Tired of paying off debt at a snail’s pace? Maybe it’s time to rework your strategy.

8 Ways to Get Out of Debt Faster

Tired of chipping away at debt a few dollars at a time? Here’s how to knock out debt in record time.

7 Signs of a Debt Settlement Scam

Don’t ignore these red flags of a debt settlement company eager to prey on desperation.

7 Ways Paying off Debt in 2020 Can Change Your Life

The rewards of paying off debt extend far beyond keeping a New Year’s resolution.

5 Ways Student Loan Debt Affects Divorcing Borrowers

Can student loan debt trap you in an unhappy marriage or lead to divorce? For some, the answer is yes.

7 Things to Get in Writing When You Settle a Debt

When settling a debt for a lower amount, don’t pay until you’ve got these details in hand.

6 Money Problems That Didn’t Exist in 2000 (and How to Solve Them)

From brick phones and dial-up internet to on-demand grocery delivery and data caps, the world has changed a lot since 2000. But modern technology brings modern expenses. Here’s how to solve seven problems you never had in a post-Y2K world.

Angela Colley

7 minute read

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6 Ways to Save Money on Child Care

Don’t let pre-school or babysitting costs cause you to nurse debt later.

John Boitnott

8 minute read

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6 Ways Pre-Marriage Financial Counseling May Head Off Divorce

Vow to understand each other’s views on money before the wedding to avoid squabbles later.

Deb Hipp

3 minute read

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9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a New Car on Impulse

Just because you want that brand-new car doesn’t mean it’s good for your finances.

Deb Hipp

10 minute read

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The 20 Weirdest College Scholarships Ever

Short or tall, left-handed or red-headed, duck caller or Trekkie, there’s a college scholarship for you.

Kristen Grau

9 minute read

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10 Reasons People Go into Debt

Learning how it happens can stop you from doing it.

John Boitnott

8 minute read

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Is Your Car a Lemon? 8 Ways to Tell if Your State Lemon Law Can Help

You may be able to put the squeeze on a defective car’s manufacturer with some lemon law justice.

Deb Hipp

9 minute read

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Beyonce Savings Accounts and 6 Other Unique Ways to Save More Money

From micro-saving in the name of seeing the queen to traveling back to a simpler time, these unusual tricks can actually motivate you to save more money.