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Get Married for Less by Eloping
Just a few generations ago, elopements had a whiff of scandal. They were associated more with Romeo and Juliet types and shotgun weddings than with prudent couples trying to save money. Even the...
View ArticleDear Penny: Should We Invest or Spend More Money on Vacations?
Dear Penny, After much personal sacrifice, we just paid off our last car loan, leaving us with only the mortgage and utilities as our monthly bills. My fiancé and I want to utilize our money to its...
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These 10 Easy, Cheap Craft Projects Will Keep Kids Busy for Hours
For a lot of parents, the words “easy craft projects” are an oxymoron that conjures up visions of frustrated children needing help at every turn, complicated instructions, pieces that just won’t stay...
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Lyft and Uber Driver Shortage Means Higher Pay For Drivers
If you’ve ever considered driving for Uber or Lyft, now’s the time. Both rideshare platforms are offering incentives to drivers as vaccinated consumers are out and about increasing demand for rides....
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Dump Your Budget And Turn to a Better Money Management System
Does thinking about your budget make you groan? Are you so frustrated that you want to give up? You might think you’re just terrible with money or that you’ll never get the hang of how to manage your...
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$250-$300 Monthly Child Tax Credits Will Hit Bank Accounts on July 15
If you have dependent children under 17, there’s a good chance extra money is coming your way soon. The expanded child tax credits of up to $300 a month per child will start hitting bank accounts on...
View ArticleManage Your Money Like a CEO by Studying This One Number
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Restoration Hardware Is Pricy. These 6 Tricks Will Help You Save
Don’t have $5,000 to spend on a 71-inch vintage Camino two-tier chandelier, or $4,400 for a T-brace rectangular extension dining table? Such mind-bending prices may make you think you have no business...
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Should You Work From Home After COVID? How to Decide
With increasing availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and more people signing on for that post-vaxx life every day, we’re finally letting ourselves make real plans for what we only dreamed of a few...
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The Ultimate Guide to Social Security Survivor Benefits
When a loved one dies, the financial fallout to deal with often adds to your grief. In some circumstances, Social Security survivor benefits can fill part of that void. As of June 2020, Social Security...
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8 Budgeting Methods (Plus 1 Smart Hack) to Manage Your Money
It’s an awful feeling to wonder where all your money went at the end of the month. Even worse is wondering how all your money is gone when you still have a week left until payday. If you added up some...
View ArticleThese 7 Restaurants Are Offering Better Pay and Perks to Fill 160K Jobs
Desperate restaurant chains looking to hire thousands of employees are offering higher wages, signing bonuses and referral bonuses. McDonald’s announced it’s raising pay at corporate-owned stores for...
View ArticleDear Penny: Can I Get a Refund on My Kids’ Student Loan Payments?
Dear Penny, I have been paying down my federal parent student loans during the pandemic and haven't missed a payment. I currently owe about $100,000 for two children to attend college. I am also...
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Four Creative DIY Zoom Backgrounds
It’s been more than a year since our meetings have left the office and ventured into our own homes through virtual conferencing platforms, mostly Zoom. At first, it was fun to mess around with...
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How to Barter: Trading to Get What You Need Without Spending Money
The pandemic has inspired many people to think creatively about getting the goods and services they need. For some, that means bartering with friends, neighbors and even strangers. Bartering cuts out...
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These Caregiver Jobs Are in Demand — No Medical Training Required
Job seekers can find immediate openings in most areas across the country as companions for retirees. No medical training is required, though most applicants need to have a driver’s license and their...
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6 Reasons to Wait to Renovate Because of High Cost of Lumber
Home renovations are never cheap. But the soaring cost of lumber is making that statement especially painful. Thanks to a lumber shortage, your everyday 2×4 is now more than the cost of a Chipotle...
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How the Pandemic Has Changed House Hunting
Location has always been a huge factor in buying a home. Can the kids walk to school? And is the school any good? Is there public transportation nearby? How far to the grocery store? Can I get to work...
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