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- The only six rules of frugal living you need to know
As a lifestyle, frugality doesn't need to be complicated. Here are the only six rules of frugal living you need to know.
- Five facts about working with a mortgage broker
You’ve narrowed down the search to find your dream home, and now you’re on the hunt for the best mortgage to put those keys in your hand. One way to do it: Work with a mortgage broker who can shepherd you through the intricate lending process from start to finish.
- Seven easy hacks to quickly boost your credit score
Negative marks may stay on your credit report for several years, but it's possible to raise your score by 10-20 points starting this month.
- Selling your home? How to find the best listing agent
Remember the jitters you felt when you bought your first house? Get ready to feel them again if you’re planning to sell your home. One of the best ways to keep your sale on track and take the pressure off your shoulders is to hire an experienced real estate agent.
- Will you really be worse off in retirement than your parents?
Eighty percent of US workers under 30 expect to be worse off in retirement than their parents. But there are plenty of reasons for optimism.
- When should you start saving for your child's education?
You can help your child pay for college by saving (and saving early!), but before you open any accounts, be sure your understand your situation, and your options.
- How negotiating the right starting salary pays for itself
When you negotiate the right starting salary, it starts to pay for itself almost immediately. This is especially important for women.
- Refinance your mortgage to tackle debt the right way
It might seem as though there’s no relief from high-interest balances, but you can take steps to lower your burden. For homeowners, one of them is to consolidate your debt and lower your monthly bills by refinancing your mortgage.
- Are home repair warranties worth the cost?
Is a home repair warranty ever worth the cost? In some scenarios, it can be worth it to have the extra peace of mind.
- Avoid these eight debt-reduction mistakes when modifying your budget
It's always a good idea to reduce the amount of debt you have. What should you be tackling first?
- Fourteen thrifty places to buy a prom dress online
We've put together a list of little-known online stores that offer adorable dresses at affordable prices. With styles ranging from Morticia Adams goth to fairytale princess poof and everything in between, you're sure to find a dream dress for less at one of these sites.
- Refinancing a mortgage to pay off debt: the pros and cons
Declining mortgage interest rates in recent years have coincided with increasing levels of consumer debt for many Americans. Those trends have made more people consider mortgage refinancing as a way to reduce their consumer debt burden.
- $35 airfare and a cheap Alaska cruise: the week's best travel deals
From a seven-night Alaskan cruise to a resort stay for four in Williamsburg, read on to see the best ways to score all kinds of affordable, memorable journeys.
- Five ways kids stress your finances (and what you can do about it)
Having kids can be extremely expensive. Fortunately, there are ways to ease the financial burden.
- Can 'boomerang kids' be a tax break?
There are a few things parents can do at tax time to help offset the costs of letting those adult children stay in the nest.
- MacBook Pro 13" hits lowest price ever: the week's best laptop deals
This week's roundup of the best laptop deals has several awesome choices, for both Mac and PC users. Read on to save!
- How to talk to your kids about money
Talking to your kids about how to handle finance can be an important step in their fiscal development.
- How to find ethically sourced products you can afford
Buying ethically-sourced products can feel like a daunting task, especially when many seem so expensive. Fortunately, there are workable solutions.
- Renting? Here are six ways to stretch your cash
As any smart renter will tell you, you don’t need to break the bank to have a roof over your head.
- A different path: saving for retirement before tackling debt
Although it's important to pay off student loan debts, saving for retirement is essential, too.