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Why Tax Credits Are So Much Sweeter Than Tax Deductions
When it comes tax time, most of us really only care about one thing: paying as little as possible without breaking any laws, of course. And while there are legal ways to lower your overall tax burden,...
View ArticleThese 14 Strategies Will Help You Save Big on Your Universal Orlando Trip
While theme parks are high on the list of favorite vacation destinations, they can get really expensive really quickly when you factor in extras like hotels and food. Here at The Penny Hoarder, we...
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Sell Clothes, Cars or Campers on Facebook Marketplace. Here’s How
Maybe you’re moving and none of your old appliances match the new digs. Don’t throw out your old microwave — and hang onto that toaster, too. Facebook Marketplace can help you find a buyer for your...
View ArticleHere’s How I Bought a Car for Only $400 (and It Wasn’t a Lemon)
I remember when my sister and brother-in-law decided to lease a new Ford Fusion Hybrid in 2015. As strictly a used-car owner, I envied how shiny and clean it was. It was quiet, complete with the latest...
View ArticleSpend One Minute Doing This to Earn 5 Cents/Gallon in Points to Save on Gas
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View ArticleDear Penny: I’m 55 With No Savings or Life Insurance. What Are My Options?
Dear T., At 55, you’re young enough that you can expect to live another 25 to 30 years — and quite possibly longer. Since it sounds like you’re in good health, you have a long retirement to prepare for...
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Deferment vs. Forbearance: How to Decide Which Can Help With Student Loans
Are you struggling to pay your student loans? You may have heard of deferment and forbearance. Those are two temporary options for reducing or postponing payments on federal student loans for a period...
View ArticleAsk Yourself These 5 Questions Before You Start a Ridesharing Gig
You have a vehicle. You need to supplement your income. Driving for Uber or Lyft may seem like a no-brainer. Since Uber’s 2009 launch (and Lyft in 2012) rideshare driving has become almost synonymous...
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The 6 Best High-Interest Checking Accounts for Letting Your Money Grow
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3 Strategies to Tackle Last Year’s Holiday Debt Before This Year’s Piles Up
Your kids may have forgotten about the gifts you got them last year, but there’s a good chance your credit card companies have been reveling in your generosity all year long. That’s because a quarter...
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6 Things You Should Do Now So You Can Crush Your Money Goals in 2020
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when we’re all stuffing ourselves silly with sugar cookies and listening to “Last Christmas” on repeat. (Just us?) It’s time to celebrate the previous year,...
View ArticleHave a Flex Spending Account? Here Are 26 Surprising Things It May Pay For
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View ArticleGot Less than $20K in Savings? How to Still Get Paid If You’re Too Sick to Work
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Add Student Loan Payments to Your Holiday Wish List Through This App
Is your grandmother still asking you what you need for Christmas? How about the gift of freedom from student loan debt — available for the low, low price of $30K? Just kidding (sort of). Student loan...
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These 17 Tips Will Help Turn Your Job Interview Into a Job Offer
The job hunt can be a long and arduous process. Sometimes it takes hundreds of applications before you hear back from any employers. And when you do, your work isn’t over. That was stage one. Now, you...
View ArticleTime for a Job Change? Find Inspiration in Our Top Career Stories From 2019
It’s never the right time to start your dream career. Or is it always the right time? Looking back over the different careers we’ve covered in 2019, we’re reminded that the world is full of...
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Joining a Credit Union Is Way Easier Than You Think. Here’s How to Do It
If you’re looking for a new financial institution, it’s important to weigh all the options. Traditional brick-and-mortar banks continue to be popular with customers, but with the advent of online...
View ArticleLost Bag? Overbooked Flight? 3 Air Passenger Rights You Didn’t Know You Had
Domestic and foreign air travel in the U.S. has reached an all-time high. That means airports are more crowded, and flights are frequently delayed or overbooked. And the worst part? Not knowing what to...
View ArticleThese 8 Success Stories From 2019 Will Leave You Inspired for the New Year
First, an acknowledgement: Personal finance can be kind of a downer. There’s the $1.5 trillion collectively owed in student loan debt, the low rates of financial literacy and the high interest we’re...
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8 Ways to Survive Being Stranded at the Airport — Without Going Broke
Traveling is my favorite activity on the planet. But I totally understand why some people hate it — especially air travel. The cancellations, the delays, the crowds, the headaches; when it doesn’t go...
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