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How to Furnish Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
Furniture can be affordable if you know where to look. That’s good news, since the average renter spends $8,176 furnishing their apartment and homeowners spend even more. The following tips can help you slash your furniture spending by hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Posted on October 10, 2018
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Which Repairs Are Tenants Responsible For?
Most renters assume that nearly every inch of the rental property is the responsibility of the landlord, but this is not the case! Before you are left with a sizable bill you were not anticipating, check out these common repairs that tenants are responsible for.
Posted on October 10, 2018
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7 Ways to Trick Yourself into Saving Money
Whether you want to sock money away for retirement or to cover expenses in case of an emergency, there are many reasons to save money. If you’re not currently setting aside any of your income, it can seem daunting to start. Here are seven simple ways to trick yourself into saving money.
Posted on October 10, 2018
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Credit Scores Explained
Credit scores aren’t anything new, but most people still aren’t sure how they’re calculated. What factors are considered when calculating your score? What isn’t a determining factor? This graphic illustrates the five determining factors of a credit score and offers tips on how to improve your own.
Posted on October 10, 2018
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Why You Should Make More Than the Minimum Payment on Your Credit Card
It’s easy to get caught in the trap of making the minimum payment on your credit card. Usually, this payment is manageable, and it staves off late charges for at least another month. However, minimum payments don’t prevent interest from compiling on the balance you’re carrying.
Posted on September 5, 2018
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6 Discounts You May Be Missing Out On
Many of us enjoy taking advantage of discounts, from coupons to clearance sales at our favorite stores. However, you may be overlooking opportunities to save on everyday items. Here are six discounts you may be missing out on and how you can cash in on these deals.
Posted on September 5, 2018
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10 Ways to Save Money at the Pump
Unfortunately, fuel efficiency isn’t set in stone. As time wears on, your vehicle’s performance will decline no matter what model or brand you buy. Buying a car with impressive fuel economy gives you a great head start, but you’ll need to make a conscious effort to keep that number high and prolong time between gas station stops.
Posted on September 5, 2018
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7 Surprising Budget Bursting Spending Habits
Life’s small pleasures can come back to bite you. Treating yourself occasionally isn’t inherently bad. Doing so frequently, however, can put a dent in your bank account and ruin your best attempts at budgeting. These are some common spending habits that may be busting your budget.
Posted on September 5, 2018
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Should I Repair or Replace?
In today’s culture, it’s common to ditch clothes, electronics and appliances as soon as they start to break down. Sometimes replacement is justified, like if there’s a safety issue or if a newer model is more energy efficient. More often than not, though, we purchase new items due to convenience factors.
Posted on September 5, 2018
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Your Money: Identity Theft Protection Services
Identity theft protection services monitor and scan personally identifiable information in credit applications, public records, websites, and other places. These services almost always include a credit monitoring service that monitors your credit history and provides periodic credit scores. In fact, protecting credit is the most common reason people seek out identity theft protection services.
Posted on August 21, 2018
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