Advice on how to spend, save and budget wisely.
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If you don’t have a will, you’re not alone. A study by Caring.com, an online resource for senior care, found that nearly 60 percent of American adults are without estate planning documents. Having a will can help protect your family, but…
Even if you have never purchased a watch from a shady-looking guy wearing a trench coat or a “designer” handbag at a fraction of the original cost from a street vendor, there is a chance that you have bought counterfeited…
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Are you thinking about dabbling in the hospitality industry as an Airbnb host? If so, then you’re probably interested in knowing just how much money you can make by renting out a spare room or your entire home. The answer?…
Many employers offer a flexible spending account as an optional part of their employee benefits packages. Not only can an FSA help you budget for medical expenses, but it can also decrease your taxable income. When you set up a…
Between buying gifts, traveling and hosting parties, the holiday season is expensive. So, it’s not surprising that many people end up putting holiday purchases on credit cards. This happens year after year, but this season collective spending on cards increased. In…
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Gift cards are great, but what happens if you simply don’t like the store it came from? Luckily, there are a few ways to get around the annoying fact that you can’t return gift cards. Because who wants to waste…
Money can’t buy you happiness. It’s a familiar phrase and research proves it, but how many of us truly believe it and live it out? Our shop-til-we-drop habits suggest it’s a lesson we find hard to embrace. And in fact,…
For those who have one, a mortgage is likely your biggest expense. What’s more, promising the bank you’ll make large monthly payments for up to 30 years is a long-term commitment. The more time we take to pay off that…
We’ve all been there: wondering what it must be like to live like a one-percenter. Or live like any of the glamorously wealthy people in say, “Gossip Girl.” Well now you can—kind of. An uber-wealthy New York City family is currently…
Almost every Sunday, I meal prep. And, by that, I mean I purchase a roasted chicken. If I’m feeling really ambitious, I make one of my own by following this recipe that calls for dijon mustard and thyme. Bonus: When…
Every holiday season, there’s precisely one toy parents everywhere are scrambling to get their hands on. If the words ‘Tickle Me Elmo” mean anything to you, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Last year it was Hatchimals and this year,…
Let’s start with some good news: Nearly three-quarters of Americans have an emergency savings fund to pay for unexpected expenses, like a medical bill or day-to-day living expenses in the case of a layoff. That’s the best rate of emergency…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It also may be the most expensive time of the year. The latest survey on holiday spending from the National Retail Federation confirmed it. According to the survey, holiday spending in the…
Whenever I need to reign in my budget—whether that’s to save for the holidays or put aside money for a vacation—the first category of my spending that hits the proverbial chopping block is “dining out.” According to the most recent…
Have you seen those statuses on Facebook inviting you to be part of a “Secret Sister” gift exchange? It sounds like such a sweet idea. The idea is that women from across the country take part in an anonymous gift…
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If you’ve looked at Wal-Mart’s website lately, you might have noticed that the big-box retailer seems to have two different prices for some items: one higher price for online orders and then a lower price if you buy the item…
When your cable and internet goes down, even temporarily, it can be a major hassle. Imagine the scenario. You were just about to sit the kids down in front of their favorite cartoon and snag 30 minutes to yourself when…
The average American spent $10,345 on health care in 2016 and those costs are expected to continue rising. If you are seeking a convenient way to save for and pay for those pricey bills, an HSA account may be the…
The internet lost its mind back in August when news broke that Amazon had bought the organic-foods mecca, Whole Foods. For any lover of healthy groceries, this was huge news. To put it in perspective, Amazon cut the grocer’s normally astronomical prices…
Update 11/16/17: Bummer! It looks like this job has been filled. When I was a kid, my grandfather was always working on a massive 3D puzzle. I didn’t really understand what was so exciting about building a replica of the…
If you’re looking to save money (and who isn’t?), you might want to try the “starve and stack method.” It sounds extreme, but Nick Vail, a financial adviser and author of the Remove The Guesswork blog, claims this savings strategy can net…
A healthy mouth is essential to your overall well-being, but if you are like many people, you avoid going to the dentist because of the cost. Essential treatments can certainly put a dent in your budget, but you could also…
Many people, myself included, dread the end of daylight saving time (DST) in the fall. The days are way shorter, which means less sunshine. In many parts of the country, it also coincides with a dip in temperatures. Sure, you…
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Almost one in four Americans are without dental insurance plans. Yet, brushing and flossing at home isn’t enough for oral health. Skipping out on dental cleanings can lead to some serious problems, including periodontal disease. Meet “Free Dentistry Day” Several…
Retiring early is a dream for a lot of people, but for Steve Adcock and his wife Courtney, it's a reality. Here's the budget that couple currently lives on.
One man says he's only paying $12 for cell phone service. The Xfinity Mobile plan can save current Xfinity customers a lot of money.
It’s probably no surprise that Mercedes convertibles dominate the list of the “most expensive” vehicles to insure. (The Mercedes S65 AMG is the most expensive, with annual premiums averaging $3,835. Oof!) But you might be surprised to learn which vehicles are…
We’ve all been there. You run into T.J. Maxx to pick up a few things. But you leave with a shopping cart full of who knows what stuff you found that was too cheap to pass up. What are you to…
It’s no secret that going out to eat can be expensive. And actually, there’s evidence that dining out is pricier than ever before. Still, who wants to give up going to restaurants? Besides chowing on tasty food, going out to eat…
Billionaire Mark Cuban has obviously made some savvy financial decisions. Besides being a brilliant businessman, are there any lessons you can take away from Cuban’s financial success? Yes, and one of Cuban’s suggestions on how to maximize your money might…
On Friday, in a move that makes money transfers easier than ever, PayPal announced that customers will now be able to use PayPal to transfer money within Facebook Messenger. By connecting their PayPal accounts to their Facebook Messenger apps, users can…
Trader Joe’s is not like most regular grocery stores. In addition to their affordable produce and wide array of health-food options, they also carry their own line of unique products like their “Everything But The Bagel Seasoning” and their infamous…
There’s a lot of advice out there about planning for retirement. You’ve probably heard that you should be saving more and begin putting away money earlier. Whether you’re just getting started in your career, or you can hardly remember a…
Identity theft and fraud affect millions of people in the United States each year. According to the Bureau of Justice, in 2014 17.6 million people experienced identity theft. Earlier this year, Equifax, one of the country’s top credit reporting agencies,…
You are likely well aware of Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods. You may have also heard rumors that this merger means lower prices at the natural and organic grocery store chain. However, if you are trying to stretch your grocery…
I recently got a hefty HOA assessment. My initial thought: “Ugh, this is just like drawing a bad ‘Chance’ card in Monopoly.” Except rather than handing over pastel paper play money to the bank, I had to, you know, pay…
If you happen to be the owner of a large collection of vintage magazines—whether through inheritance or intention—don’t rush to the recycling center. It turns out that the ads inside these magazines can be worth quite a bit of money…
When you’re an uber-rich celebrity, it’s only natural that you’d become out of touch with everyday tasks like going grocery shopping, cleaning or going to the bank, for example. After all, many of the world’s wealthiest people have assistants to…
If you struggle with your spending habits and/or credit card debt, you’re certainly not alone. Whether it’s that daily latte habit, that exotic vacation we can’t quite afford or online shopping, our credit cards bear the brunt of our less-than-perfect…
Target runs are great—but they can wind up being pretty pricey. Just think about all of the times you’ve gone in for detergent and come out with new candles, coffee mugs and a fall-themed welcome mat. Those purchases are fun,…
Have you ever thought about the cost of being a parent? No, not the cost to your dignity or to your body. I mean the actual monetary cost. Gasp! Kate, how could you think like that? I know, I know,…
What's a teenage boy to do who is bored and wants his own space? For Luke Thill, it was raising $1500 and building his own tiny house.
Everyone knows that using a credit card to make a major purchase that you can’t really afford is not a smart financial move. But what about strategically paying for big-ticket items with plastic in order to cash in on the…