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What to Know About Emergency Funds If an unexpected $500 expense came up right now, how would you pay for it?   Most Americans would simply use a credit card,

I know, I know…you don’t have the time or dedication to make a budget, let alone stick to one.

8 hours is a long time. It can be easy to get caught up in the negativity of coworkers, or check the clock every 5 minutes throughout the day. The

Eating healthy doesn’t necessarily need to be expensive, as long as you know what to look for. The healthiest way to eat is moderation – in portion size, as well

“Cheapskate” has a negative connotation, but we’re not suggesting you show up to lunch with your friends and conveniently forget your wallet. That’s in a different article, “How to Make

If you’re in serious debt, you’ve got a bigger problem than not making enough money – a problem that more money won’t fix.

1) Get organized. Clean out that junk drawer in the kitchen, organize photos on your computer, or file important papers.

College is expensive. There are many reasons a person may choose not to go to college, but by and large it’s the expense that gets people to skip pursuing a

When I first moved out on my own and went grocery shopping, I had NO IDEA what a good price for apples or bananas was – I didn’t know how

1) Make your own food This tip is good both for eating healthy, and for eating cheap! When you make food yourself, you know exactly what’s going in, so you

In my family there are 11 kids, and there are five of us – yes, five – that have birthdays within three days of each other. On Christmas, we draw

Sell what you don’t wear Go through your closet once a year. If you find something you haven’t worn in a year – or that you forgot you even owned

Is flood insurance worth it?

You may be paying unnecessary money for procedures and prescriptions that are commonly covered. Look more closely at your health insurance policy to see if any of these frequently overlooked

If you’re ready to accept the responsibilities of being a homeowner, it can be a great long-term investment.

If you plan it right, you can have just as much fun on a cheap road trip as an expensive luxury vacation. The best part of a road trip will

The truth is, payday loans are very costly. Many people look at payday loans as another type of income – but they’re NOT! The cost of borrowing is very high.

Working on putting away and Emergency Fund? Want a nice down payment on a new car, or house? Here are some simple, do-able ways to put some money away without

Making a few simple changes to your daily habits can help cut your utility bills without making any major sacrifices. Keep the thermostat set to 68 in winter, and 75

You don’t have to buy fancy equipment, pre-planned and pre-packaged meals, or expensive supplements that promise to give you a six-pack and melt your saddlebags. And don’t waste your money

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