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Savings & Budgeting
How one couple tripled their savings by putting their finances on a diet
A few months ago, as my mathematically inclined husband reviewed our monthly budget at our kitchen table, he lamented that we had yet again failed to adequately save money.
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Travel & Adventure
Affordable wanderlust: How I traveled for a year
Dream about quitting your job and traveling the world? It is possible! Read how this traveler was able to save enough to afford to travel for a whole year.
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Travel & Adventure
Affordable wanderlust: 10 best free walking tours and why you should go on them
Going to San Francisco, Warsaw, Prague, Singapore, LA, Melbourne, Portland, Medellin, Cape Town, or Buenos Aires? Check out these tours to save money!
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Owning A Home
First-time homebuyer's guide to unexpected costs
Pest inspections? Transfer taxes? Before you sign on the dotted line for your dream home, make sure you understand what you are paying for.
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Credit Management
Car buying guide
Buying a car can represent freedom—but there's nothing freeing about being tied to a car payment you can't afford or a car that constantly needs repairs. Follow these steps to purchase the car that meets your transportation needs and your budget.
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Family & Career
5 savvy strategies for aspiring women leaders
It takes hard work to be an effective and empowered female leader. Check out these five savvy strategies to help you bust through the glass ceiling.
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Savings & Budgeting
3 ways to prepare for a baby on a budget
Parenthood is one of life's greatest blessings — and also one of its biggest expenses. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the first year of a baby's life costs about $13,000 on average. Avoid breaking the bank with these savvy budgeting tips.
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Savings & Budgeting
5 easy ways to supplement your income
With worries about health, employment, and family life affecting many households, the upcoming holidays could be more stressful than usual. Here's how to minimize the burden and build your own financial buffer by supplementing your income.
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Savings & Budgeting
5 ways you can save up to $8,984 in 2021
As we forge ahead into the unknown, saving extra money here and there may be an important strategy to be prepared for what comes next—or just to boost progress toward your savings goals. Looking ahead, consider these five ways you can save up to $8,984 in the coming year.
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Savings & Budgeting
How one couple tripled their savings by putting their finances on a “diet"
A few months ago, as my mathematically inclined husband reviewed our monthly budget at our kitchen table, he lamented that we had yet again failed to adequately save money. Despite compulsively jotting down our expenses on a spreadsheet stuck to our refrigerator, we had managed to stay within our allotted budgets but somehow not add much money to our savings.
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Savings & Budgeting
What is a recession and what might it mean for me?
Find out what a recession is, when it happens and how it could possibly impact the country and in turn, impact your household and finances.
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Savings & Budgeting
Do I need overdraft protection?
Having overdraft protection can be a smart financial tool when used responsibly. Find out more about how you can protect your account and save money.
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Savings & Budgeting
The pandemic is changing everything—including what we used to believe about money
As we embark on moving toward a post-COVID economy, don't be surprised if you begin to question the validity of some of the most popular financial mantras.
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Savings & Budgeting
The importance of online banking during uncertain times
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives unexpectedly overnight. For many people, the ability to complete most in-person tasks was virtually brought to a halt, including banking.
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Travel & Adventure
Budget travel: A westerner's guide to 3 states in 1 week
Taking a West Coast road trip? San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle are must-sees.
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Retirement
4 year-end strategies that can pump up your retirement fund
You'll likely remember 2020 for negative reasons—the cancellations, the shutdowns, the sickness. The year has been full of downers, so why not salvage something positive by doing what you can to boost your retirement savings?
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Credit Management
Credit scores can put you in the game
Your credit score is important because it impacts almost every big financial decision you make. Find out what a good credit score is and how to get it.
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Savings & Budgeting
7 strategies to reduce financial anxiety during uncertain times
We are living in stressful times. And while staying healthy is a top concern for most, many people are also deeply worried about the economy, their jobs and their own personal finances.
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Savings & Budgeting
Different types of bank accounts
Do you need a checking or savings account? What's an IRA? Get the basics about different types of bank accounts to make smart money-management decisions.
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Family & Career
How to negotiate a raise in 8 strategic steps
Want a raise? If you don't ask, you may not get one. Studies show that if you do, your odds are good. Follow these strategies to make a persuasive case.
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