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Today we found articles on ways to live in the big city on a small budget, strategies to build a budget-friendly emergency kit, and tips to boost positive thinking.
Today we found articles on how to remove any type of stain, smart money moves to make before getting your first dog, and coastal communities that are actually affordable.
Plastic is really hard to avoid. In fact, it's everywhere. Clothing, mattresses, furniture, carpet - plastic is used to prevent fires as well as food stains.
And now, plastic is in an even more exciting place! Your bloodstream. [more]
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3 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Affect Your Mortgage Application
Many factors can sway a mortgage approval. Your student loan debt is one of them.
Buying a New Smartphone Without Extending Your Contract
Buying a new smartphone can be inexpensive if you're willing to extend your contract, but getting a cheap smartphone with no contract extension? That's an art.
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7 Ways to Keep Your Retirement Funds From Disappearing
If you've got some retirement savings, you're doing well! Follow these guidelines to keep your savings as strong as possible.
4 Credit Card Transactions That Don't Earn Rewards
Credit card rewards are pretty awesome, but they don't dole 'em out for everything.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Live in a Big City on a Small Budget
Today we found articles on ways to live in the big city on a small budget, strategies to build a budget-friendly emergency kit, and tips to boost positive thinking.
Self-Employed? Tips for Taking Time Off Without Trauma
When you are you own boss, it can be hard to justify a vacation in terms of both time and money. These tips can help ease the burden.
Best Money Tips: How to Remove Any Kind of Stain
Today we found articles on how to remove any type of stain, smart money moves to make before getting your first dog, and coastal communities that are actually affordable.
7 Reasons You Should Check Your Luggage
If you find an airline that doesn't charge to check, take them up on it. You'll wait a moment at the carousel, but the rest of the trip's a breeze.
8 Reasons to Skip the Big Holiday Dinner This Year
Here's why big holiday meals are such a drag — along with some pointers about where to learn more about overcoming it all.
Abandon Losing Strategies
We're always told to keep going until we make it. But the truth is that sometimes, giving up is the right move. Learn why.
6 Simple Ways to Save Money by Tracking Your Receipts
Don't toss that receipt! Find out how to use that little scrap of paper to uncover some serious savings.
Is Plastic Killing Us? The True Cost of Convenience
Plastic is really hard to avoid. In fact, it's everywhere. Clothing, mattresses, furniture, carpet - plastic is used to prevent fires as well as food stains. And now, plastic is in an even more exciting place! Your bloodstream. [more]
5 Homemade Stain Removers That Actually Work
For pesky household stains, skip the store-bought cleaners — you can beat the grime with common household items you already have.
Best Money Tips: Grocery Saving Strategies
Today we found some great articles on grocery saving strategies, making your wedding venue more affordable, and how volunteering can help your career.
3 Unexpected Hurdles You Might Encounter When Applying for Social Security Benefits
Social Security is not always a well-oiled machine. Don't get hung up on these snags when applying for benefits.
Video Resumes and 5 Other Cool Tricks to Land the Job
Stand out from the masses with these clever and creative job-hunting tactics. You're hired!
5 Money Fears and How to Squash Them
Stop hiding from the money bogeyman. A few setbacks aren't worth these irrational finance fears.
8 Things Your Boomer Parents Could Afford That You Can't
It's not just your imagination: Things are way more expensive now than they used to be.
6 Ways of Improving Your Lottery Odds
We're not fans of lotteries — you're more likely to get struck by lightning — but if you must, try these hacks to make your odds less minuscule.