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I’m soooo good at saving money in the winter … because I don’t do anything or go anywhere. When it’s cold — and heaven forbid raining or snowing! — I am a master of staying home, cooking cozy soups at home, and watching the number in my savings accounts grow. But when the sun comes

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Everyone likes saving money—especially homeowners. People who own homes juggle a lot of payments, from utility bills and homeowner’s insurance to mortgages and maintenance costs. At times, these constant expenses can become a bit overwhelming, so a homeowner may want to ease the financial burden of owning a home in any way they can. If

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While it’s possible to be frugal with many aspects of your lifestyle, there are certain events and possessions that will require you to spend a substantial amount of money. Thus, a wise course of action is to begin saving well ahead of time while thinking about your goals for the future. This way, you’ll be

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Many people live together before getting married and have begun the process of combining accounts and sharing responsibilities. However, some people wait to do this only after marriage, and others wait until they’re married to live together. Whichever path you’ve chosen, it’s still crucial to know a few tips to manage money together as newlyweds

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The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) surveyed young adults in 2017 and asked them what high school course would benefit their lives the most. The majority responded that money management was the course that would be most beneficial. With personal debt is at its highest record and COVID-19 threatening to have the hardest economic effects

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One of the biggest questions millennials have today is: should I own a home, or should I just rent? If you buy, you get a return on your money and an opportunity to build real wealth. If you rent, you are just throwing that away or financing your landlord’s funds to put their kids through

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Making money is hard. Keeping it is harder. No matter how much it’s drilled into our brains to save, save, save, the income we earn seems to flow into our bank accounts just as quickly as it flows out. The fact is, about 40% percent of Americans who earn over $100,000 a year can’t seem

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At the beginning of the month, it’s easy to tell yourself that you’ll cut back on eating out or swear you’ll forgo Ubers and take public transport instead. But then, a friend asks you to grab drinks or you get caught in the rain walking home, and all those good intentions go out the window.

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Summer is here. Long days, warm weather, and relaxing vacations. The summer months bring an increased demand for travel, but you don’t have to pay through the nose to have a great holiday. Here are a few tips to plan your next getaway on a budget. 1. Avoid the beach. The beach is a great

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I’ve always wanted to be independent from my parents ever since high school. I admit I got a late start, but I’m slowly transitioning from college to an apartment where I take care of myself. It can be scary though — what does “utilities” even entail — especially for someone like me who needs to

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