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14 Things You Should Never Spend Money on While Traveling
Travel is often fun, but almost always expensive. That’s especially true if your trip is for an extended amount of time. The good news is you may be surprised how far your holiday money can go by...
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How to Stop FOMO from Creating a Gaping Hole in Your Monthly Budget
FOMO — the fear of missing out — is a powerful feeling. It’s defined as an anxiety that something exciting is happening somewhere that you’re not. It may sound like a benign and harmless feeling, but...
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Is It Better to Borrow From Your 401k or Take an Early Withdrawal?
In the case of a financial emergency, you might have to dip into your 401k plan to find the money you need. This is never an ideal scenario, as taking money out of such accounts can severely set back...
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Is It Time to Consider Investing in Marijuana Stocks?
The debate over the merits of legalizing marijuana won’t come to a close anytime soon. At the same time, the merits of investing in marijuana also have their share of proponents and detractors. While...
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How the ‘Pink Tax’ Ensures Women Pay More for Goods and Services
Ladies: Watch out for the Pink Tax. You probably won’t see any news about it in the papers, as it’s nothing Congress has passed or proposed. If you’re a woman, though, chances are you’ve experienced it...
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7 Obamacare Alternatives that Could Save You a Lot of Money
Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has worked to get more Americans insured. But it has some snags — a large number of people are facing problems like rising premiums and cancelled...
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An Introductory Guide to Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
What happens when people die — or are dying — is a subject of intense debate. For you it might be a matter of faith or science. What’s less debatable: if you prepare properly, the people you leave...
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What’s the Best Way to Give a Financial Gift?
When it comes to gifts, we all know it’s the thought that counts — which is why there are certain self-described gift-giving mentors who don’t encourage financial gifts. Of course, those same folks...
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Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons That Every Homeowner Needs to Know
The reverse mortgage is a financial option that has been around for decades, but relatively few people ever use them. However, the truth is, many people in their sixties and older end up with a...
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4 Ways Social Media Use Makes You Vulnerable to Identity Fraud
Most of us use at least one form of social media to stay in touch with friends and family we don’t get to see every day. From Facebook to Snapchat, social media gives us the ability to share updates...
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How to Get a Higher Credit Score No Matter How Bad Your Finances Are
Imagine being so rich you never had to borrow money! If you’re wealthy enough to pay cash for any car or home you like, then you have no need to read about how credit scores are determined — but most...
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5 Basic Chores Your Kids Can Do to Earn Money
When did you learn the value of money? For many of us, it begins the day our parents dole out chores for the first time. A week’s worth of completed chores meant we earned allowances that we could...
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Comparing the Flat Tax, Fair Tax, and Progressive Tax Systems
If you dread filing your taxes every year, it’s good to know there are multiple taxation systems besides the current progressive one here in the United States. If you’ve heard the terms “flat tax” or...
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8 Things Employers Are Looking for Beyond a College Degree
You’re about to graduate from college, or maybe you already have your degree and are looking for employment. Be proud of your degree — you earned it through several years of hard work. Hopefully, that...
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4 Really Dumb Ways to Pay Down Your Debt
Debt may be a part of life, but that doesn’t make it suck any less. If you’ve got lots of debt, you’re probably always looking for ways to pay it down, either in its entirety or at least enough to make...
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5 Frugal Tips for Family Fun During the Fall Season
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean you have to stop having family fun. With the kids back at school, bills due and a chill in the air, it feels hard to find affordable activities the whole family...
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Is Pet Insurance Really Worth It?
Pets enrich our lives by providing welcome companionship and loyalty through our toughest days, as well as our happiest ones. What would you do if yours got sick? Are you prepared to bear the financial...
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6 Costly Mistakes People Make with Their 401k Plans
If you’re interested in saving for retirement, a 401k plan can’t be beat. These employer-sponsored plans let employees save tax-free and choose from a range of investment options. The tax-free savings...
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5 Ways You Can Save Money on Groceries This Week
For many people, the grocery bill is one of their largest monthly expenses. Fortunately, you can easily save money on groceries this week — and every week after that — with a little pre-planning and a...
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8 Tips for Keeping Your Thanksgiving Meal as Inexpensive as Possible
Thanksgiving is filled with family, friends, good food and football. But it can also be filled with expenses — especially if you’re having Thanksgiving dinner at your house. No need to worry, though....
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