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These 10 Tips Can Give You a Leg Up in Your Next Job Interview
Just the words “job interview” can strike fear into the hearts of the average job seeker. What should you wear? How can you research the company? What should you say — and avoid saying? But if you...
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You dream big. In fact, you imagine dining on caviar while relaxing on a yacht. Nevermind that you are actually chowing down on some ramen on your futon. It’s all a state of mind, right? Yes and no....
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It’s the mountaintop. It’s a badge of honor. It’s a totem of success. It’s like finding a four-leaf clover. It’s the tippy-top — the cream of the crop. It’s a perfect credit score. And it’s a rare...
View ArticleGet Life Insurance Starting at $5/Month (Cheaper Than Your Starbucks Order)
Maybe you’ve thought about getting life insurance, but it seems like an intimidating, time-consuming and expensive process. Just tune out all the noise and focus on one fact you should know: It...
View ArticlePi Day Is March 14 — and the Deals, Like the Number, Are Never-Ending
Remember math class? Everyone knows what pi is, right? It’s the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, expressed as the number 3.14. The long version is 3.14159265358979323846264 et cetera...
View ArticleWomen Have Lower Credit Scores Than Men. Here’s How to Close the Gap
We talk about the gender wage gap, but what about the gender credit-score gap? The median credit score for men is 22 points higher than for women, according to a Federal Reserve analysis. In an ideal...
View Article3 Online Shoppers Saved a Combined $1,673 When They Stopped Deleting Emails
Have you ever ordered something online only to notice that three days later, the price dropped? Or maybe you didn’t even notice, because who has time to keep up with that? The good news is a number of...
View ArticleOut Shopping? Earn Free Gift Cards — Just by Scanning Barcodes
Shopping is such a double-edged sword. On one hand, you have sparkles dancing in your eyes as you walk down the aisles of Target and T.J.Maxx. You run your fingers across all the items promising you...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting: 5 Steps for Getting Your Spending in Check
Setting up a budget is about as exciting as going to the dentist. It’s challenging. You’re forced to face your spending habits and then work to change them. But creating a budget will set you free....
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9 Smart (and Simple) Ways to Stretch Your Budget When You’re a Single Parent
As far as I’m concerned, all you single parents are heroes without capes. Well, you’ll swoosh on a cape when your kids want to play dress-up. But that’s beside the point. Single parents have to juggle...
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Is It Your First Time? Here Are Our Best Home Buying Tips
A house is likely to be the biggest purchase you ever make, which can make home buying equally terrifying and thrilling. If you’re preparing to buy your first home, take a deep breath, pour yourself a...
View ArticleGot 5 Minutes and $10? Open This New Account and Never Pay a Bank Fee Again
Remember when getting a new bank account meant driving to the bank, meeting with a banker and opening an account with a minimum of $25? *shudders* Scary times. Thankfully, that kind of madness is...
View ArticleThese 21 Apps Will Prevent Your Spring Break Turning Into Spring Broke
If you’re a college student, the best part of your year is quickly approaching: spring break, baby! Your goal? To have as much fun as you can. But you know what can quickly put a damper on that fun?...
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Five Credit Score Points Could Cost You $15,000 on Your Mortgage
Did you know even a one-point drop in your credit score could cost you thousands of dollars on your mortgage? It might sound ridiculous, but we spoke with Jason Thurber, a Cornerstone Lending Group...
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Dear A., You must feel like you’re talking to a wall whenever you want to discuss finances. A very expensive wall. It sounds like you’re doing everything right by presenting evidence and making the...
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Got Active Kids? Here Are 9 Simple Ways to Stretch the Family Budget
You’ve weathered the baby-rearing years. Congratulations! Now you can sit back and enjoy having your kids in school. Oh, but now there are hobbies: band, dance class and sports. Don’t forget field...
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Our Top 9 Savings Accounts Offer Convenience and Security
Storing your cash in a duffel bag under the bed has its perks — immediate access when you need it and the feeling of completely controlling your own finances. But hoarding your hard-earned money in...
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New Credit Can Boost — or Bust — Your Credit Score. Here’s When to Apply
Your credit score determines your eligibility for loans, credit cards and even renting a house. Credit reports are determined by a company called FICO, which assigns a three-digit score showing...
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H&R Block Tax Software Review: Should You File With It?
Paying taxes is one of the most dreaded annual activities for most Americans, right up there with dentist appointments and visiting your great-aunt Ruth. But it has to be done. Thankfully, online tax...
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TaxAct Review: Is This No-Frills Tax Software Right for You?
A wise man once said, “Change is the only constant,” but he clearly forgot about filing taxes. Paying your taxes is an annual chore that can cause the sanest of individuals to rip out their hair and...
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