For my entire life, I have never lived in a place bigger than 1400 square feet. The smallest dwelling I had was a studio less than 400 square feet which I shared with my parents.
Keep the necessary documents to establish your identity and financial history in a safe, so you can recover from identity theft, fire, or home invasion.
Negotiating the best price is not only for the car dealership and the yard sale. Try haggling at these retailers big and small and pay less for lots more.
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For my entire life, I have never lived in a place bigger than 1400 square feet. The smallest dwelling I had was a studio less than 400 square feet which I shared with my parents.
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The debt snowball method really, truly works. Now, you just need to master it!
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Tell us if you've filed your taxes and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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While the kids are away, SAHMs and SAHDs can earn some extra pay!
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You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
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What is your most longed-for financial wish? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
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Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.
5 Mental Biases That Are Keeping You Poor
Your love of lattes might not be totally to blame for your low funds. Cognitive biases could be derailing every one of your money-related decisions.
2-Minute Read: What You Need to Know About Credit Reports
Your credit report includes important information used to determine your creditworthiness. Do you understand everything on it?
11 Essential Documents You Should Keep in Your Safe
Keep the necessary documents to establish your identity and financial history in a safe, so you can recover from identity theft, fire, or home invasion.
11 Retailers Where You Can Negotiate a Lower Price
Negotiating the best price is not only for the car dealership and the yard sale. Try haggling at these retailers big and small and pay less for lots more.
14 Ways to Make Your Yard Look Awesome for Under $100
Yardwork is a pain, and can hurt you in the wallet, too. Try some of these easy ways to spruce up your yard without spending a lot of money.