Phone Scammers Are Targeting College Students. Here’s What You Need to Know
College students are being targeted by scammers trying to trick them into giving up money and personal information, government and law enforcement officials warn. And — stressed from the threat of...
View Article4 Strategies to Consolidate and Pay off Your Credit Card Debt Faster
So you’re falling behind on your credit card payments. Hey, it happens to the best of us. We’ve all been there. First you were just a little behind. But now you’re paying so much in interest to Chase...
View ArticleThat’s Awkward: Alison Green of ‘Ask a Manager’ Tackles Tough Conversations
If you haven’t had a cringeworthy conversation at work, count yourself among the lucky. Alison Green has seen plenty of the worst work situations come across her desk as the author of the work advice...
View ArticleWhy a 10-Minute Visit to Your HR Department Could Add Up to Huge Savings
We spend a lot of time here at The Penny Hoarder telling you to automate your savings. So you may have transfers scheduled from checking to savings each month, or a fancy app that filters the change...
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Will Solar Panels Really Save You Money? Here’s What You Need to Know
Carol Marks’ monthly electric bill was between $250 and $300 before she had solar panels installed on her home. Her first bill afterward, in June — one of the hotter months in her home state of...
View ArticleCan Amazon’s New Subscription Box Save You Money on Kids’ Books?
Amazon began launching a new subscription program aimed at voracious young readers back in May, and it is now available to all Prime members based in the U.S. Prime Book Box delivers a handful of...
View ArticleWhat Dreams Are Made Of: Earn $120K While Vacationing in Mexico for a Year
Your current job activities probably include some of the basics: a mind-numbing commute surrounded by drivers who have never heard of a blinker, fluorescent lighting, emails with too many exclamation...
View Article10 Items That Are About to Get More Expensive Thanks to New Tariffs
The U.S.-China trade war could soon affect you at the checkout counter. An additional 25% tariff on $16 billion worth of imported goods from China went into effect Aug. 23, bringing the total amount...
View ArticleIf Your City Won’t Deliver Road Repairs, You Can Always Ask Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s Pizza has never been short on gimmicks. It’s given us the pizza wedding registry and delivery hotspots that allow you to order pizza for delivery on the side of the road. And now, after an...
View Article9 Signs That Adorable Apartment Listing Is Really a Rental Scam
Apartment hunting can make even the most calm people anxious about navigating open houses and analyzing budgets for the 16th time. And if you’re pressed for time or moving to an unfamiliar area, that...
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20 Things to Check off Your Financial Bucket List Before You Turn 30
If life is a journey, turning 30 is “The World’s Largest Ball of Yarn.” It’s the marker everyone references when they give you directions, but the second half of those directions is usually just, “and...
View Article5 Chains Where Your Fantasy Football League Can Score Amazing Deals
If you’re like nearly 13 million other Americans, you’re getting excited. You’re keeping an eye on NFL training camps to see who’s exceeding expectations and who pulled up with a nagging hamstring...
View ArticleFollow These Tips From The New AAA Fuel Guide to Spend Less on Gas
Don’t be surprised if you see a small uptick in gas prices while you’re taking that Labor Day weekend road trip. The good news is AAA predicts those higher prices won’t last past this weekend, and...
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Here’s What Really Happens to Your Credit When You Seek Debt Counseling
If you’re struggling with debt, it can be hard to determine the best method for getting rid of it. Snowball? Avalanche? Consolidation? Should you freeze your credit card in a block of ice, or cut it...
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Need a Personal Loan? This Company Looks at More Than Your Credit Score
You’ve been Googling ways to alleviate your debt. Many experts suggest refinancing or consolidating. In the next breath you ask: What’s the best company? Upon more research, you find there are...
View ArticleNot Sure How to Keep Tabs on Your Credit? This Free App Can Help
When’s the last time you checked your credit report? Checking your credit regularly is important for a number of reasons: You might catch an error. In fact, 26% of people find an error in one of their...
View ArticleBaggage Fee Blues: This Airline Now Has the Highest Fees for Checked Bags
Once upon a time there was an airline called JetBlue Airways. JetBlue wasn’t like the other airlines. It prided itself on being different. All the people who flew JetBlue checked a bag for free and...
View ArticleI Have Enough to Pay My Student Loans Off in a Lump Sum. Is That Dumb?
Dear All Mixed Up, This is one of the better financial challenges to face, but it can definitely lead to analysis paralysis. You’re worried about making the wrong decision, so you’re sitting there...
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Yes, You Can Fit Your Stuff Into One Bag and Avoid Airline Luggage Fees
I had a rendezvous in San Francisco. My bestie, Ariel, was visiting from New Zealand, so I jumped at the opportunity to see her stateside. I scoured flights for weeks until I settled on a $298 direct,...
View ArticleHere’s What Debt Collectors Are Allowed to Do… and What’s Totally Illegal
If you’ve got so many debt collectors calling and demanding money that you’re afraid to answer your phone, relief isn’t as hard to find as you might think. Once you understand how debt collection...
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