Finance

How Frugal Living Can Backfire: Money Makes Money

How Frugal Living Can Backfire: Money Makes Money

When it comes to saving money, you need to do more than just save it all and put it under your mattress. Cash in a coffee can doesn’t accrue interest, and it doesn’t reflect on your credit as good saving habits, either. Frugal living is a good thing, but it …

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How Far Can You Stretch a Dollar?

How Far Can You Stretch a Dollar?

We all know the old schoolyard joke. “That guy’s so frugal, he’ll stretch a dollar so far the ol’ George will shout ‘uncle!’” When you’re hard-up on cash and trying to make your budget work, however, it’s good to know how to make your dead presidents ask for a bit …

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Credit Score Basics: Why it Matters

Credit Score Basics: Why it Matters

If you’re a younger person just coming into your own financially, or just someone who hasn’t needed to borrow much money, credit scores may seem like a mystery. However, there’s a lot you need to know about credit scores if you ever plan to take out any loans or spend …

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Things You Can Avoid to Start Saving Money Today

Things You Can Avoid to Start Saving Money Today

When your paycheck gets deposited in your account, it can be tempting to turn around and blow a ton of your money on random stuff. After all, it’s your money, why shouldn’t you get to enjoy it? However, this is a way to quickly let your spending get out from …

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How to Get the Best Car Price at a Dealership

How to Get the Best Car Price at a Dealership

When you decide to purchase a new car, the worst possible thing you could do is head to a dealership unprepared.  If you take the time to do a little research, you could easily save thousands. A little preparation is well worth the time spent. Seek Financing Try to avoid …

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The Top 10 Best Habits of Truly Frugal People

The Top 10 Best Habits of Truly Frugal People

When it comes to saving money and solid finance, the best thing you can do is start picking up good habits. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top habits shared by many frugal people. And while all of these don’t work for everyone, the more you can embrace, …

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Applying Minimalism To Your Finances

Applying Minimalism To Your Finances

Living in minimalist lifestyle has implications for your finances too. How much you minimize your life will have an effect on your finances, either cash flow positive or negative. Consider, too, that even if you don’t decide to live a minimalist lifestyle – you still can minimize your finances. Minimalism …

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