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7 Things That are Better to Buy Used

There was a time when buying items secondhand was strictly the domain of struggling college students or quirky, starving artists. But the Great Recession was also the great equalizer, and many people who had never considered shopping at consignment, thrift stores and yard sales discovered there were many things that were better to buy used, […]

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Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Weddings

No matter what size wedding you choose to have, there’s a good chance you’ll run over-budget to pull off your dream day. A 2021 survey conducted by theknot.com puts the average cost of a wedding in the United States at $28,000. Of course, you plan and budget for things like the dress, invitations, venue, flowers, […]

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Teaching Kids About Money — Financial Education Basics

If there’s one constant in our rapidly changing world, it’s that every generation thinks the one coming up after it doesn’t understand the value of a dollar. And to a certain extent, that’s probably true. After all, it’s impossible to understand the true value of something until you’ve had plenty of experience with it yourself. […]

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How to Handle the Home Depot Data Breach

If news of the Home Depot data breach has you worried about the security of your personal and banking information, you’re not alone. The nation’s largest home improvement retailer estimates the account information of more than 56-million customers may have been compromised. If you shopped at a Home Depot store between April and September of this […]

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Learn How to Haggle and Save Big

Whether referred to as haggling, bargaining or negotiating, there was a time when a buyer and a seller working out what both agreed was a fair price was commonplace in American commerce. But over time, the process died out and was replaced by a fixed-price model where consumers pay the listed price for just about […]

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Credit Card Promotional Offers – Understanding the Fine Print

Credit card mailers and banner ads offer a dizzying array of perks. But buried beneath the headlines is the ugly fine print, where you’ll learn the real story behind those credit card promotional offers.    Of course, not all credit cards are bad, but it’s important to understand the terms and conditions of perks that […]

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How to Save on Pet Care Costs

Our pets can be a source of great love, joy and companionship. They can also be a source of great expense. The National Pet Products Association estimates that Americans will spend more than $55 billion on pet care this year, which comes out to about $500 per pet. Of course, they’re worth every penny, but […]

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Say No to these Unnecessary Upgrades

We all love a shiny, new gadget and having the latest and greatest thing, but do we really need something new when our old ‘something’ is still working and doing what we need it to? (Hint: the answer is, no, we don’t).     With that in mind, take a look at these unnecessary upgrades that end […]

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Are You Financially Fragile?

Are you familiar with the phrase ‘financially fragile?’ It’s a phrase economists use to describe people who would not be able to pull together $2,000 in cash within 30 days. A study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that more than a quarter of Americans fall into the financially fragile category. Even […]

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