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What to Do When Money is Tight
When the unexpected happens and money is tight, itâs normal to worry about how youâre going to make ends meet. But whether you’re going through a short-term budget crunch or dealing with more challenging financial issues, there are ways to feel more in control of your financial situation–and make the money you have go farther. […]
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Fastest-Growing and Fastest-Disappearing Jobs in Each State â 2021 Edition
It’s no secret that the U.S. unemployment rate peaked at 14.7% in April 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak — up from a pre-pandemic rate of just 3.5% in February 2020. As the job market continues to rebound … Continue reading →
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Using Scorekeeping To Build Financial Success
Frugal living often has a nice âhoneymoon.â People dive in deep, find lots of ways to spend less money, and revel in the amount left in their checking account at the end of the month. The problem, of course, is that such behavior is often unsustainable. After another month or two, many of the new […]
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Tips & Tricks to Save for a Mortgage Down Payment
Most people shy away from purchasing a home because of the down payment, a sizable amount that has to be paid upfront. Typically Lenders requires you to pay a down payment of between 10% and 20% of the homeâs purchase price. The down payment can also be as little as 3.5% with an FHA loan, […]
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Credit Card Rewards & Benefits for the COVID-19 Era
The Hidden Benefits of Frugal Living
When my wife and I first committed to living more frugally, we did it for the reason that many people do: We were in financial trouble. The biggest initial benefit of frugality is that it reduces your expenses, making it easier to keep the bills paid, get rid of debts, and eventually start saving for […]
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12 Money-Saving Tips to Enjoy a Frugal Retirement
Editorâs note: This story was originally published in February 2020. Please abide by local COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Adjusting to a fixed income in retirement can be a challenge â especially if youâre living off less money. Just because you stopped working doesnât mean you stop paying bills and buying groceries. If youâre planning vacations [â¦]
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Get Your Finances in Check: How to Save Money as a Renter
Did you treat-yo-self a little too hard? Getting back on track after overdoing the retail therapy can be a daunting-but-necessary task! Make staying within budget a little easier on yourself by leveraging these little-known ways to save money as a renter. 1. Modify Your Renters Insurance You do have renters insurance, right? As a renter, [â¦]
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