Are You Making These 6 Costly College Planning Mistakes?
Paying for college is challenging for most of us under the best of circumstances. But these errors can make it even harder or lead to misunderstandings.
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9 Wise Money Moves to Make With Your Bonus
The smartest thing you can do is decide exactly what you want to do with your bonus pay before it disappears.
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5 Ways to Cut Dental Costs in Half
If your budget is tight, you may be tempted to skip visits to the dentist -- but there are ways to trim the cost of dental care without risking your health.
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21 Ways to Save $100 This Week
It's hard to save money, but little changes can have a big impact. Here are 21 little tricks that can help trim your cash outlay.
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13 Simple Ways to Save on Child Care
Child care costs can be significant -- here are some ways you may be able to rein them in.
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Are There Better Options Than Rent-to-Own?
The appeal of rent-to-own is getting things you'd like without having to wait or to qualify for credit -- but the downsides often outweigh the advantages.
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6 Recurring Expenses That Don't Help Your Credit Score
If you're looking to raise your credit score, you might assume that paying some of these regular expensess would help. Unfortunately, that's not true.
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How to Appeal a Credit Card Rejection
You can appeal a credit card rejection -- and often come away with the plastic that was initially denied. Here's how to do it.
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6 Simple Ways to Stretch Your Income
If you -- like many others -- find that months sometimes outlast money, it's time for some money tips on how to stretch your finances.
