These Are America's Top Wealth Killers
As the name suggests, a wealth killer is anything that derails efforts to grow your money and stay on a path toward achieving long-term financial goals.
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The Best US Vacation Destinations To Travel To On A Budget
Traveling doesn't have to be expensive, and as these budget destinations show, you can engage in cultural activities without breaking the bank.
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Frugal Tips For Saving Money Without Sacrificing Quality Of Life
To many, being frugal means pinching pennies, stretching dollars, and giving up your way of life. Here, we explain why frugality doesn't have to mean sacrifice.
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How Often Should You Check Your Retirement Account?
While you definitely want to keep an eye on your retirement accounts, it's not the same as checking your credit score or credit card statement. Here's why.
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Things To Keep In Mind Before Consolidating Your Debt
Consolidating debt is one way to get out from under mounting debt. However, it's not a solution for everyone, nor does it magically wave your debt away.
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Smart Things You Can Do When You Have $10K Saved
Once you've reached your goal of saving $10,000, the next big decision concerns what to do with that money, and how to make the most of it going forward.
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What Actually Happens If You Don't Pay Your HOA Fees
HOA fees aren't optional; they're not membership fees you can opt out of. If you're considering an HOA property, here's what you need to know about payments.
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Stop Making These Major Money Mistakes While Traveling
To optimize your budget and your time when traveling, it's key to plan carefully and learn about common money mistakes -- so you don't make them yourself.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Aggressively Paying Off Student Loans
Not all debt is the same, nor should be your strategy for repayment. With student loans, a comparably low interest rate is just one factor to consider.
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What Is The Latte Effect And How Does It Impact You?
The latte effect isn't about coffee, per se. But thinking about coffee, specifically a latte, is one way to think about how we spend money day to day.
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What You Should Know About Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
Chances are you've heard of Dave Ramsey's money management plan 7 Baby Steps. We take a closer look at each step and what to keep in mind, specifically for you.
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5 Things A Debt Collector Is Legally Allowed To Do
While the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act limits what a debt collector can do, there are still avenues they can take to make your life difficult for years.
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How Much Do Americans Spend On Fast Food?
As the popularity of fast food in America grows, so too does the average amount we spend to eat it, whether we get it delivered or we pick it up ourselves.
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Is Southwest's Companion Pass Really Worth It?
The Southwest Companion Pass can be a valuable perk for those who prefer traveling with another person. But, this pass isn't easy to obtain; it takes spending.
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How Making A Home Inventory Could Save You Thousands Of Dollars
Per the Insurance Information Institute, 65% of U.S. homes were insured as of 2022. In addition to this protection, you also need to know what's in your home.
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Financial Traps Keeping You In The Middle Class
According to Pew Research analysis, around 50% of American households in 2021 fell into the middle-class category, representing an 11% drop from 1971.
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11 Small Appliances That Will Help Slash Your Power Bill
Running large applainces non-stop in your home can drive your utility bills through the roof, so try these smaller appliances instead.
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What Is Revenge Spending And How Do You Avoid It?
Revenge spending, which made news following the pandemic shutdowns, slowed in 2023, but this type of spending also happens daily on a more individual level.
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5 Financial Habits Of Millionaires That May Surprise You
There are ~22.7 million millionaires in the U.S., meaning most are regular people. Their eye is always on the future and they stick with some practical habits.
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What Happens To Your Credit Score When You Settle Debt
While past-due debt can negatively affect your credit score, you'd assume that finally settling that debt will be a positive, but it's not that simple.
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Driving Mistakes That Are Costing You At The Gas Pump
Per GasBuddy, gas prices in 2024 will drop for a second year in a row. This time, by 13 cents a gallon. You can add to these savings through your driving, too.
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The First 5 Things You Should Do When You Inherit A Large Amount Of Money
Inheritances in the U.S. aren't as common as some may think; however, if you do inherit a bequest, and it includes money, here's what you should do first.
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Garbage Collectors Make More Than You Realize
Per BLS, there are over 132,000 refuse and recyclable material collectors in the country. Here's a look at how much these essential workers make on average.
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Are The Delta Sky Club Perks Really Worth It?
Since opening its first Delta Sky Club in Austin in 2020, Delta has added 50+ more locations. You can access the club in a few ways; here, we examine the cost.
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Never Do These 5 Things After Inheriting A Large Amount Of Money
Should you inherit a large sum of money, it's important to know what to do with it, starting with what to avoid when managing this sudden, bittersweet windfall.
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You've Been Warned: You'll Lose Money On These Home Improvement Projects
When it comes to home improvement and ROI, it depends on whether or not you plan to sell. If so, then there are some projects you may want to reconsider.
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What To Do If Someone Accidentally Sends You Money
While P2P apps are commonplace today, so too are the money scams that target these apps and their users. An example? Someone "accidentally" sending you money.
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