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How We Flipped an Ugly House and Made $27,000
I placed my hand on the doorknob and bravely pushed my way in. All my senses were instantly engaged, but absolutely none were pleasant. The smell of dog, cat and cigarette smoke struck me in the face....
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How to Save Money on Everything You Buy for Baby Without Clipping Coupons
There was a time when my wife and I could go to Target, and the only things we’d have to worry about kicking up our bill were bags of M&M’s or home decor items no one really needs. Now we have...
View ArticleSwitching to Low-Flow Toilets Could Save You Hundreds Each Year
Making money isn’t all real estate investing and promotions It’s not always sexy. In fact, one of the easiest ways to make money at home is to get up close and personal with your toilet. How? By...
View ArticleMy Husband Died and Left Me With Debt. I Want to Use My IRA to Pay It Off
Dear S., No, no, no, no, no. Like all the others, I will tell you not to do this. But you want to know why? I can tell you that, too. I’m sure you feel like wiping out those student loans quickly...
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The 12 Dumbest Money Questions We’ve Ever Asked (and Why They’re Not Actually...
Let’s channel our former middle school teachers: There are no dumb questions. Especially when it comes to personal finance. Do you remember your financial literacy class? Probably not, because not...
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Same Job for Many Years? These 5 Tips Will Help You Reinvent Yourself
After 10 years in human resources at a nonprofit, Laura Niebauer Palmer figured she wouldn’t have any problem finding a new HR job when she and her husband moved from Chicago to Austin, Texas. Then...
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12 DIY Christmas Gifts That’ll Make Your Loved Ones (and Your Budget) Happy
I grew up with a big family, which made it hard to buy everyone something nice at Christmas. My gift options were to shop at the dollar store or “do it yourself.” While the dollar store is by far the...
View ArticleInstacart Grocery Delivery Just Got Cheaper. Here’s Much You Can Save
Grocery delivery services are known for charging a premium for convenience. But convenience is getting cheaper for shoppers of one popular delivery option. Instacart has reduced its prices for...
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Moving Out? Here’s How to Get Your Entire Security Deposit Back
Moving can be expensive. You might have to pay for rental trucks, packing equipment or even new furniture or appliances. If purchasing a home, there’s also the down payment and closing costs. If...
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This Couple Made Enough Dough Baking Biscuits to Quit Their Teaching Jobs
Sometimes when an opportunity arises, you just gotta roll with it. Jesse Thompson and Lee Valenti were school teachers who dreamed of opening a learning center they’d call Hey Giant Robot, but they...
View ArticleGood Driver? Prove It, and This Insurance Company Will Give You a Lower Rate
You’re a good driver. No. Not just a good driver. You are a great driver. You watch your speed. You don’t mess with your phone while you’re behind the wheel. Heck, you even use your turn signal when...
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The Demand for Medical Coders Is on the Rise. Here’s How to Land a Gig
After two years of following a doctor around the office as a medical assistant, Raina Diaz was ready for a change. “I wanted to get away from working in the offices and being face-to-face with the...
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On a Budget This Holiday Season? Throw a Rockin’ Party on the Cheap
The holidays are the perfect time to get together with friends and family â and are the perfect excuse to host a shindig or two. If youâre looking to invite friends, family, co-workers or all of...
View ArticleWinter Is Here — and This App Will Help You Make Money Shoveling Snow
I wish I could start this article with, âWeâve all had to do itâ¦â But, fortunately, Iâm a Floridian, and Iâve never had to shovel snow. From what Iâve heard, some people find it a real...
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11 Perfect, Everyday Opportunities to Start Teaching Your Kids About Money
The thought of talking about money to my kids is a little overwhelming. Now that I have twin babies, I need to start thinking about how Iâm going to raise them to be smarter than I was when it comes...
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Freelancers, Remote Workers and Entrepreneurs: Here’s How to Find a Mentor
When people ask Kristi Porter for business advice, she first tells them to find a mentor. Porter is the âchief do-gooderâ at Signify, an Atlanta-based business specializing in marketing for...
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8 Subscription Boxes That Will Save You Money on Stuff You Actually Need
I have a drugstore problem. Send me in to make a quick toothpaste run and Iâll come out 45 minutes later weighed down with vitamins, makeup, a novelty onesie and four boxes of Captain Crunch....
View ArticleSanta Claus Is Coming to Town, and He’ll Take a Free Photo With Your Pet!
Remember getting your photo taken with Santa at the mall when you were a kid? Whether you went willingly or had to be dragged by your hair like yours truly, photos with Santa are a time-honored...
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10 Minutes on This Site Helped a Single Mom Protect Her Son’s Financial Future
Most days, Rebekah Pearsallâs alarm starts buzzing at 6:30 a.m. Unlike many of us, she resists hitting snooze. The 30-year-old single mother doesnât have that kind of time. She climbs from bed and...
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Treat Yo’ Self… for Pennies: 25 Spa Treatments You Can Do at Home
Want to know a secret? Iâve never had a professional massage. I totally get why theyâre appealing, but theyâre just not my jam. Manicures, on the other hand? Â Heck, yeah. My tombstone will...
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