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With unemployment at record highs and job security often unstable, you might find yourself strapped for cash. One potential solution is to lower your monthly bills. We’re not just talking about cancelling services either. It is actually possible to negotiate with some companies for lower rates. While it won’t be easy, it’s possible to negotiate […]
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Disney content is on one streaming service. You can find HBO titles on another. Netflix and Amazon have competing networks of deals for popular (and sometimes not so popular) titles, crisscrossing all kinds of production companies and genres. All these major streaming services also produce their own titles. Access to so much content comes with […]
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Grocery stores are our go-to retailers for things like food, personal care items, cleaning products, and other consumables that keep our households going. However, it’s also possible (and even likely) that you’re paying too much for these necessities. Economists have even noted that the price of groceries has outpaced inflation. That means people are paying […]
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Here’s a short pop quiz for you. How much are you paying in fees for your 401(k) account? No cheating. Don’t go look it up. Let’s be honest — you have no idea, do you? It’s okay. You’re not alone. A 2018 TDAmeritrade survey revealed that only about a quarter of people with employer sponsored 401(k) […]
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One of the most common financial concerns for adults these days is retirement. It comes up over and over again. For anyone concerned about money, retirement is a very big problem to confront. Current (and future) generations of working-aged Americans aren’t exactly fairing well, when it comes to retirement savings. Some studies have shown that […]
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Marriage is intended to be a lifelong commitment, but paying off the wedding shouldn’t be. If you are of the same mind and wondering how to plan a wedding on a budget, these saving tips are for you. As the largest generation yet to age into marriage (over 72 million!), many Millennials (those born roughly […]
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It’s true that dollar stores have improved greatly in recent years. Most dollar stores now carry name brand items in some cases. You can likely find a wider selection of grocery-type items too. However, just because dollar stores have improved their offerings doesn’t mean that they are always a good idea. Indeed, there are some […]
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I can’t remember which comedian it was who said it, but I remember the line vividly. They were poking fun at the health of Americans, lambasting the way they pay for gym memberships only to drive their cars to get there, find the closest parking spot to the entrance, and then take the escalator up […]
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I feel excited just saying this, but people are finally starting to go back to the movie theaters again. Sadly, one of the nation’s top entertainment industries has been closed for most (or all) of the pandemic. I recently went to my first movie in well over a year. I could hardly believe it, but […]
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Buying from a road-side produce stand or a locals farmer’s market is an amazing experience. They are some of the best options for getting fresh (and often organic) fruit, vegetables, meats, and other products, while still supporting local farmers. Farmers’ Markets are certainly a better choice for fresh, high-quality, in-season produce. The prices there are […]
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There’s no doubt that the future of driving is electric. In fact, Morgan Stanley predicts that 72% of all car sales will be electric by the year 2040. Almost every major automaker has already invested billions of dollars into expanding their electric vehicle lineups. Within 20 years, it will probably be next to impossible to […]
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When we think of frugal living and living within our means, we often think about doing more things on our own. Whether it’s building our own shelves or changing the oil in the car, it’s easy to think about ways to save some money by putting in some effort. I even asked my wife to […]
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My friend once told me she paid $50 a week for her son to spend five or six hours in a daycare/preschool. That’s $200 a month for about 12 hours of child care. It was brutal for her on her student budget. However, she didn’t really have a choice. She also told me that things […]
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When a relationship ends for any reason, finances are probably the last thing on your mind. Despite all the emotional turmoil we need to handle, there is still that essential step of figuring out a new household budget. Becoming a single parent comes with many burdens, including how to manage your money on a single […]
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