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Lean Wallet: 10 Delicious Cheap Dinner Ideas for Under Ten Dollars

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Cooking delicious, balanced meals does not have to break the bank, and sometimes, cheap dinner ideas are the best way to start thinking about saving some cash. And it's not as hard as you think to inspire your inner chef. Tasty dishes do not…
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Holiday Help: Tips on Creating a Budget (and Sticking to It)

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The holidays are fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time for peace on earth and goodwill towards men—which doesn't mean you're off the hook from creating a budget. You definitely don’t want to lose your reins on your wallet, because…
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Saving Grace: 15 Tips on Creating a Budget to Stay Cash-Flow Positive During the Holidays

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This is the holiday season that you will NOT succumb to spending stress. The first step is creating a budget just for the holidays. The next step is a bit harder: sticking to that budget. Why is it so difficult to be sensible about your spending…
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Luxe Look for Less: The 15 Best Cheap Makeup Brands that you can Actually Afford

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Any makeup artist will tell you that cheap makeup goes a long way and you don’t have to pay a fortune on items such as blush, eye shadows, lipstick, and mascara, to achieve a luxurious look. Drugstore brands like…
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Large & In Charge: 14 Ways to Rock Maternity Looks Without Breaking the Bank

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What’s the secret to finding cheap maternity clothes that will look cute, feel great and slightly resemble the way you used to dress before you were smuggling a 30-pound basketball in your belly? After all, when you get pregnant you kiss…
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Paper Taper: 14 Reasons to Pay Your Bills Online

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Farewell bill-paying paper trails…happy trails to you. Remember when bill pay meant sending and receiving paper checks? Or the stress of running out of checks with a bill due? How about dashing to the post office to buy stamps for those…
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Thrifty Christmas: 14 Inexpensive Gift Ideas that Still Pack Punch

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Anybody else feeling like they need some inspo when it comes to cheap gift ideas? Raise your hand if you are feeling stretched a little thin this time of year. Us too. It can be so challenging to find the perfect gift for your loved ones when…
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Save Yourself: 13 Odd Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money

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If we all knew the secret ways to save money we’d be in much better financial shape, right? After all, we should be saving for retirement, future college expenses or just the proverbial rainy day, yet a recent Bankrate survey found that…
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Straight Shooter: 9 Reasons why Having Direct Deposit Will Improve Your Life

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A direct deposit account, or receiving a paycheck electronically, is a great feature offered by many employers. Environmentally friendly, this paperless process is also a great benefit to employers and employees both. Initially, an employee…