This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever been in denial about your financial situation? Where you knew you were probably spending a little too much here and there, or weren’t paying enough attention to your bank account balances? Maybe you couldn’t bring yourself to look at your credit card statements? What’s […]
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Someone this weekend will become a millionaire this weekend. It could be you. It doesn’t stop there, though – someone will become a millionaire this weekend for free. No, I’m not talking about the lottery, nor am I talking about a ponzi scheme. I’m talking about Daily Fantasy Sports. This weekend is the first weekend […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. So you’re at the stage where you think it might be a good idea to combine finances with your partner. But you’re not sure how to go about doing it. You just know you’re sick of keeping track of who paid what last, and who’s turn it […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Homeownership can sometimes feel like the money-sucking black-hole of finances. Foundations crack, termites eat your structure, pipes burst, and wiring fails…the list is endless. No matter how much time, effort, and money you put into the property, things keep breaking. There’s no question that homes require a […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Dividend payouts are a way for companies to reward shareholders who invest with them, and they also generate trust with shareholders that their company is profitable. Dividend stocks pay a portion of the company’s earnings back out to the shareholders. As with all areas of the stock […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. How many of you want to scream “Nooo!” when you overhear someone stating a popular financial myth as fact? I know I do. In fact, I was a victim of believing one of the more popular ones, thanks to my parents (oops!). Most people have good intentions when it […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Please note: This post presents only a general summary of information regarding student loan forgiveness opportunities. It does not presume to be authoritative or complete, as student loan information changes periodically. Not having enough savings for college, combined with skyrocketing tuition costs means that college students are […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. I have a confession to make that will probably make other frugal shoppers cringe…are you ready? I hate clipping coupons. Seriously. I loathe, detest, and abominate coupons. For some people, coupons are a great way to expand their grocery budget. For me though, they’re a never-ending source […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. I’m sure many of you have learned, one way or another, how to manage your money based on the example set by your parents. What we grow up with tends to stick with us. My parents were a mix of good and bad when it came to […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. I doubt that anyone enters into adulthood planning on being irresponsible with or having trouble budgeting their money. It’s easy to fall into bad spending habits like overusing your credit cards though. I would know. I’m still working on paying off a substantial credit card balance from […]
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