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Budget Crisis! Why Does Everything Cost So Much?!

Sam Mire

These days, it seems like everything costs more than it should. Household debt rose by $184 billion in Q1 2024, ...

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Inflation Bites Again: Time to Make Big Cuts in Your Budget

Steve Cummings

While the Federal Reserve expects an annual inflation rate of two percent yearly, sometimes inflation runs away and starts to ...

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Reasons Paying Your Mortgage Off Early May Not Be a Good Idea

Sam Mire

As Americans struggle to manage their financial burdens, countless financial gurus scream, “Pay your debts ASAP!” Not all debt is ...

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Things That Scream Out ”I Make Poor Financial Decisions!”

Steve Cummings

Individuals’ financial decisions can determine whether they qualify for a mortgage, car loan, or credit card. Some people make terrible ...

Major Mistakes People Often Make When Getting a Loan

Sam Mire

A strategic loan can be a catapult into the next financial stratosphere. However, a bad loan can be an albatross, ...

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Cheapskate Habits That Are Totally Worth Adopting to Save Big

Sam Mire

“Cheapskate” is a pejorative assigned to the guy who didn’t buy the large enough diamond ring or the mother who ...

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A Thrifter’s Dream: The Best Spots in the US for Secondhand Shopping

Steve Cummings

Finding the best cities to thrift in can be tricky. Usually, heading to the shops in wealthier areas works well ...

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Expenses People Admit Are Draining Their Wallets

Chris Phelan

Saving money is often easier said than done, and specific activities and expenses seemingly exist to extract as much money ...

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Simple Frugal Tips That Will Significantly Change Your Life

Steve Cummings

In our consumer culture, spending money is an everyday part of life. We buy food, care products, and tickets to ...

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14 Items That Are Better to Get Used Than Brand New

Steve Cummings

I love all the new, shiny items I get when I go shopping. I love to find a great deal, ...