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16 Reasons to Try Online Banking

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Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker—neither one quite as good looking as the actors who portrayed them—robbed banks in the Depression era and died in a violent shootout on May 23, 1934 in Louisiana. In the course of their crime spree, they…
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25 Bad Spending Habits You Must Break!

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May 20 is Be a Millionaire Day. You may want to celebrate by imagining you are a millionaire and fantasize about spending all that money. But, if you are like most of us, you are not really a millionaire and have to watch how you spend your…
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Take the Wheel: A Woman's Guide to Car Shopping

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It's one thing to have buyers remorse on an overpriced pair of shoes. But making the wrong decision on a vehicle purchase could cost you more than dollars. Car shopping brings on varying emotions. For some, overwhelming excitement leads to…
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4 Ways to Save Money on Dry Cleaning from Robyn Moreno

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You are what you wear. And if you don’t think so, you may as well go naked… But since most of us live in societies where clothing is mandatory, and often a fun and expressive part of life, take care of what you wear. As winter dwindles…
7 Ways to Enjoy Spring Break on a Budget-

7 Ways to Enjoy Spring Break on a Budget

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Spring Break is here again. The kids are off school for a week, and they’re longing to make it a real vacation. But Disney World or the Grand Canyon just aren’t in your budget this year. Don’t worry. Here we present 7 inexpensive family…
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Tips For Single Moms on a Budget in Collaboration with Cricket

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I know what it’s like to be a single mom on a budget! I was once a single mom on food stamps and even though those tough times are behind me, I’m still budget-conscious. I’m also passionate about telling other single moms how I made…
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Retirement Plans for Freelancers & the Self-Employed

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If you’re a freelancer, an independent contractor, a sole proprietor, an independent consultant, or self-employed in any other way, saving for retirement plans can be a challenge. Since you don’t have an employer to motivate you, or match…
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Tax Breaks for Parents

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Diapers, clothes, food, toys, braces, college...raising a child can cost a small fortune. So it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to save money come tax time. Here’s a list of tax breaks every parent should know about. Dependency…
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Affordable Family Fun

Finding it hard to find affordable family fun? For many financially struggling families, spending quality time together seems more and more difficult, especially as the kids get older. So it’s important not only to do so whenever you can,…