4 Mindful Spending Habits That Will Save You Money
Spending money mindlessly is easy to do — not to mention fun! Between one-click purchases, instant downloads of new movies and music, quick stops for something to eat, and impulse …
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How to Decide If a Membership Is Worth the Price
Every summer, my family faces the same unanswerable dilemma: should we purchase a membership to our local pool? This may not seem like an especially difficult question to answer, but …
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8 Ways to Save Money When You Can’t Really Afford To
Knowing you need to save money is one thing, but making it happen requires some extra effort. After all, your paycheck won’t automatically move itself into your savings account or …
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5 Money Moves to Make Before You Turn 40
Turning the big 4-0 is a perfect time to reflect on how far you’ve come in life, the milestones you’ve surpassed, and the relationships you’ve built. But for some people …
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How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Budgeting
Money is the most common cause of stress in relationships, according to a study conducted by The Harris Poll, and fights about finances are often cited as the reason for …
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9 Hidden Expenses to Plan for When You Redeem Travel Rewards
Travel rewards make it possible to stretch your travel budget as far as it can go, book trips you couldn’t afford otherwise, and journey further from home. It’s possible to …
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The 7 Best Ways to Earn Travel Points and Miles Without a Credit Card
Points and miles make it possible to see the world at a much lower cost, but that doesn’t mean everyone is in the best position to earn them. For starters, …
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Why Cruises Are the Best Option for a Cheap Family Vacation
Planning a family vacation is often part fun and part stress. After all, you ultimately need to settle on a vacation idea most of your family will enjoy — without …
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How to Keep Home Improvement Projects From Busting Your Budget
There’s a leak in my dining room that my husband and I are afraid to fix. We’re not worried about destroying the old plaster (the water is doing a fine …
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How to Use Airline Shopping Portals to Cash In On Rewards
Airline shopping portals offer an easy way to earn “extra” miles for every dollar you spend, but too many people don’t even know they exist, let alone how to use …
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