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Holiday debt may be incurred unintentionally, but the consequences can linger long after you put away the twinkly lights and stockings. A 2018 report from Magnify Money showed that consumers …
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If you’ve read the Greek epic The Odyssey, you may remember Odysseus’s ingenious plan to hear the dangerous voices of the sirens, who would lure sailors to their deaths. Every …
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When I turned 40 earlier this year, I decided to celebrate in style with a theme party at a local pub. When I went to a party store to buy …
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Many consumers use their debit cards for everything they buy. Using debit instead of paying with a credit card can help you avoid the potential for debt. The money is …
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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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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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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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It can be easy to forget that the things you own will someday need to be replaced, particularly big ticket items. There’s a certain sense of finality about owning an …
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While many rewards enthusiasts focus on signing up for new credit cards to earn signup bonuses, not everyone has the time or desire to play the signup game. There is …
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The holiday season is supposed to be merry and bright, but due to the high cost of the holidays and the interpersonal politics of things like gift-giving, shopping, and entertaining, …
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