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How to Get a Price Match Through Your Credit Card
Many of the best credit cards offer price match on your purchases, which can save you big.
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Today I’m going to give you some industry tips so you, as a consumer, know how bloggers make their money.
8 Times Booking Your Own Travel Is Cheaper Than a Package Deal
Don't just book a package believing it's the cheapest option. Booking independently could score you big savings.
Savor Your Trip and Save Big With These 5 Slow Travel Tips
By extending your time on the road, you can stretch your dollars and have more fun. Here's how slow travel saves you big.
How Kids and Adults Can Earn Extra Income by Doing Voice-Overs
Want to get paid just to talk? It takes some dedication, but doing voice-over work can bring in extra cash for kids and adults alike.
Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
6 Ways to Haggle Your Way to Cheaper Rent
If you love the apartment, but not the price, learn how to negotiate with the landlord and find the price that's right for both of you.
6 Money Moves to Make If Your Net Worth Is Negative
Net worth is an important marker of personal financial health. What do you do when it hovers in subzero territory?
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home When You're Single
Single homeownership is on the rise. Before you embark on the homebuying process solo, consider some important factors.
5 Ways to Get the Most From Your Employer’s Automated Retirement Plan
Your employer may be automating your 401(k) plan. Don't let the convenience lull you into complacency with your investments.
3 Ways Education Can Impact Your Creditworthiness
Education doesn't directly affect your credit; but it can impact your creditworthiness.
What Do the Chinese Spend Money On?
Chinese people generally save 30% to 50% of their take home pay. So where do they spend their savings — and what can we all learn from them?
Seriously, Get Rid of Your Landline
Do you still have a telephone that plugs into the wall of your house? The number of people who do is dropping — and with good reason.
The 6 Personal Finance Rules Everyone Must Follow
The Internet is awash in free financial advice. This short list of basics will put you on firm financial ground today and on the way to a wealthier tomorrow.
10 Foods With the Most Bang for Your Buck
It's easy to buy a lot of calories for little (just eat junk food). Guess what? It's also easy to buy a lot of nutrition for a little money.
31 Foolproof Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill
From Meatless Mondays to rain checks, these supermarket money-savers will save you big on your next grocery run.
6 Times You Need to Update Your Will
If you have a will, you're already ahead of the curve. But you need to make sure it's updated, too.
Pets, Old Cars, and 3 Other Common Money Pits
Beware the money pit. Whether it's a new puppy or a vintage muscle car, you might be jumping into more spending than you can afford.
Seller Funded Down Payment Assistance Charities - Scammers or Saints?
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Your House Is a Hobby, Not an Investment
Never think of a house as an investment. Instead, think of it for what it really is — a time and money hole that can be fun to own.