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Celebrate Mother’s Day for $20 Or Less
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and that means children everywhere, both young and old are sweating bullets trying to come up with the perfect gift to celebrate mother’s day, often on a limited budget. You could go with the old standard of a handmade card or a drawing, but let’s face it, if […]
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Don’t Get Tackled by a Phishing Scam
5 ways to protect yourself from the common email con of a phishing scam The emails look official from addresses and with logos that appear to be the real deal. Maybe it’s a message from your bank, claiming that there’s something wrong with your account; or Microsoft, raising concerns about unusual sign-in activity on your […]
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Aren’t Prepared For a Financial Emergency
Many of us are not prepared for a financial emergency. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 Americans have bigger credit card bill than emergency fund, according to a new report from Bankrate.com. The survey found that 21 percent of respondents say their credit card debt is larger than the amount they have saved in case […]
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5 Ways to Make Tax Preparation Easier Next Year
Is there a way to make tax preparation easier? Americans hate filing their taxes so much that 28 percent of them would rather go without their cellphone for a week than complete the annual task, according to one survey. Another 27 percent say it would be easier to locate all of the constellations in the […]
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Ready to Rent? Get the Best Affordable Rental Home
If you are looking for an affordable rental home, you’re not alone. It’s no surprise that some people prefer renting over owning when it comes to housing. There are many reasons why people find it more financially feasible to rent rather than purchase a home. Renting can be a great alternative for those who are […]
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5 Ways to Save Money and Time on Lawn Care
On a warm spring day, there’s nothing like sinking your toes into your yard’s lush green grass as you watch your children, running barefoot, play tag or ball in the backyard. But that dream of a picturesque spring afternoon can be quickly dashed when you start tallying up the time and money required to keep […]
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How to Budget Without a Steady Paycheck
If you’re never quite sure how much money you’ll pull in from week to week, you have plenty of company. Learning to budget without a steady paycheck is a challenge that a lot of people experience. Thanks to a large number of underemployed people, who often are working part-time at hourly jobs, and the booming […]
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Don’t Fall For An IRS Tax Scam
Don’t fall victim to an IRS tax scam. Yes, we all get phone calls from telemarketers, fundraisers, creditors etc. Sometimes, there is a legitimate reason why a caller is asking for money, but increasingly often, consumers are receiving calls from scammers pretending to be from a legitimate organization. Be aware of the tactics that are […]
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Your Playbook for Spring Break Savings
How to get away without your spending getting away from you Spring break is coming up – an opportunity for a week-long respite to recharge those batteries and make memories with the ones we love. But those plans for a week of bliss and relaxation often come to a screeching halt when we look at […]