How to Minimize Financial Stress During the Holidays
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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8 Baby Items With the Highest Resale Value
While the cost of baby gear, clothes, and diapers adds up quickly, there is also money to be made with baby items. For all three of my children, I’ve bought …
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How Reflecting on Possessions Can Help You Resist Impulse Buys
The office supply section of the local pharmacy has a nasty habit of extracting money from my wallet. You’d think I could easily fix this problem by avoiding that aisle, …
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5 Online Stores That Let You Try Before You Buy
Shopping online is always a fun way to pass the time, but when your order arrives and it doesn’t fit right or isn’t how you pictured it, going through the …
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6 Things to Consider Before Making a Big Purchase for Rewards Points
It can be thrilling to chase credit card rewards. When you use a travel rewards credit card, you earn points and miles that you can redeem for a free trip. …
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How to Dress for Success Before You’re Successful
Designer suits, handbags, shoes, and accessories — these are often visual displays of wealth and success. Unfortunately, when looking for our next big opportunity, interviewers expect us to dress the …
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Why New Purchases On a Balance Transfer Card Can Cost You
So, you racked up some holiday debt and want to use a balance transfer to dig yourself out. Since many balance transfer credit cards offer 0% APR for 12-21 months …
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5 Store Card Pitfalls to Watch Out for
If you’ve ever visited a department store, you’ve probably seen how they use credit card promotions to rope you in. The first clue you’re being scouted usually takes place at …
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Make These 6 Credit Card Moves Now to Prepare for Holiday Shopping
Traditionalists may debate the merits of putting up Christmas decorations well before Thanksgiving, as many retailers do these days. But the November displays are actually a good cue to start …
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12 Better Ways to Spend $1,000 Than on the New iPhone
Recently I bought the iPhone X, and immediately had buyer’s remorse. I’d reconciled the $1,000 price tag with my budget and bank account, but while purchasing the phone through my …
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