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Ask the Readers: Do You Still Shop at the Local Mall?
Tell us whether you shop at the local mall and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Ask the Readers: Is Now the Time to Shop?
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Do With Leftover Halloween Candy?
Tell us what you do with leftover Halloween candy and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
9 Costly Mistakes DIY Investors Make
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8 Ways Social Media Tricks You Into Spending More
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What Are Secured Credit Cards?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Host a Summer Party on a Budget?
Tell us how you host a summer part on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How to Maximize Rewards Through Credit Card Shopping Portals
Credit card shopping portals help you earn more points and miles for every dollar you spend. And they're incredibly easy to use!
6 Ways New College Grads Can Build Credit
Entering the real world involves making big financial choices, and those choices will be easier once you start building credit.
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6 Celebrities With Shockingly Low Net Worths
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How to Set Up Automatic Payments
Sick of sitting down to pay the bills? Don't! Set up automatic payments, and let your bank (or the company you're paying!) do the work for you.