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Best Quicken Alternatives: Top 8 Apps for Personal Finance Management
I’m a big proponent of tracking my money. Each month I document and review my spending, investments, and credit scores. Until about two years ago, I used Quicken, one of the most popular desktop
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Ebates: Earn Rewards While You Shop Online | Get Paid for Purchases
I received a check from Ebates a couple days ago. It’s a little hard to see in this picture, but the check is for $121.80. That’s not bad for rebates on purchases I would have made anyway and for refe
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Affordable Moving: DIY Strategies & Cost Savings
My wife and I recently relocated from Ohio to Illinois, moving a distance of 350 miles. This was a major move, in my book, and took a lot of work and planning. We spent roughly $1,200, which is proba
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New Car Benefits: Is Buying New Right for You?
Buying a vehicle is a big investment. To get the best deal, most people will tell you to buy a used car because new cars depreciate quickly. And in most situations, buying a used car is the way to go.
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Amazon Prime Review: Is It Worth the Cost? + 7 Hidden Benefits
If someone had said consumers would happily pay over $100 annually to get free shipping and perks from a retail store a decade ago, would you believe them? Probably not, yet that’s exactly the scenari
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Tax Software Review: Simplify & File Your Taxes Quickly
Preparing and filing a federal or state tax return can be a challenge if you are inexperienced or if you have a relatively complex tax situation. Although many people use the services of tax professio
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Understanding Financial Health: Goals, Milestones & Entrepreneurship
We all have financial goals in our lives. Mine have changed through the years, but I can still remember the big ones. Paying off all consumer debt. Getting married. Buying a home. Becoming a father. T
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Federal Tax Extension: File by October 15th - Avoid Penalties
Have you filed your tax return yet? Federal tax returns are due each year on April 15th. However, you can file for an automatic tax extension if you haven’t finished your return by the deadline.
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Free Online Tax Filing: A Simple Guide for 2024
Filing taxes is never fun. But every year the process gets a little easier, even though the tax code tends to get a little more complicated each year. It seems like a paradox that filing your tax retu
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Marriage & Taxes: Understanding the Impact & Filing Strategies
Have you recently gotten married? If so, congratulations! Getting married is one of life’s biggest events. It also requires a lot of time and effort to seamlessly merge two households into one. While
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H&R Block Review: Simplifying Your Tax Return in a Complex World
I frequently go on record saying, “I don’t mind paying taxes—I just wish they weren’t so complicated!” And I mean every word of that. I understand the important role tax revenues pla
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Navigating Divorce: Protecting Your Finances & Emotional Well-being
Last year, my husband asked for a divorce. Four months later, it was a done deal and we were both in good financial positions. While I understand that not everyone is as fortunate as I am in terms of
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Asset Protection: Shielding Your Wealth from Lawsuits | [Your Firm Name]
Perhaps the biggest single financial tragedy would be to build up substantial net worth, only to have it seized as part of a legal action against you. All of your hard-earned assets will go right down
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Wealth Building: 5 Proven Steps to Becoming a Millionaire
My wife reads my site and often sends me links to stories and other ideas. One day she sent me a link to an article called 8 Ways to Make a Million bucks. The article chronicles 8 different millionair
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Decluttr Review: Sell Electronics, CDs, DVDs & Games Online - Get Cash for Your Unwanted Items
My wife and I are in the process of decluttering over a decade worth of Stuff. We realized we have boxes of things we have moved several times that we have never unpacked. And this clutter is oppressi
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Black Friday Shopping: Smart Strategies for Stress-Free Savings
Black Friday is right around the corner, which means lots of crowds and big savings. Now is the time to start planning – not necessarily for the deals you will seek, but how to shop responsibly.
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Christmas Light Energy Savings: Reduce Your Holiday Energy Bill
Several year ago I was leaving for work in the morning and noticed I had left my Christmas lights on all night. It was still dark out when I left for work, so there was no missing the lights. I stoppe
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26 Affordable Date Ideas: Romantic Fun Without Breaking the Bank
I went to California this past week. My wife and I are both frugal by nature. We just don’t spend a lot of money unless it is planned or we have good reason. But that doesn’t mean we don&#
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Republic Wireless: Affordable No-Contract Mobile Plans - Save on Your Cell Phone Bill
I’ve been a loyal Sprint customer for about 7 years or 8 years now. I’m grandfathered into a pretty sweet plan, so I haven’t had any incentive to look elsewhere for my cell phone ser
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Smart Spending: Evaluating Purchase Value & Financial Health
One of the best things you can do for your finances is to make mindful decisions about how you spend your money. Too often, we just spend money without stopping to think, “Should I buy it?”
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First-Time Homebuyer Qualification: A Comprehensive GuideHi Penny — I’m ready to buy a house. What do I need to know about how to qualify as a first-time homeowner? —Excited Future Homeowner Hey Excited Future Homeowner, I’m thr...
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Top Companies Raising Wages to Attract Talent in 2024Now workers have more options for better paying work. Find out which companies have rai...
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2021-2022 Coronavirus Stimulus Payments: How Much Can Your Family Expect?How much money will your family get?...
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ATM Fees Surging: What You Need to Know & How to SaveImage Credit: @mehmetkaraduman/Twenty20 It costs money to use money sometimes, and while it's unfortunate, it's also just how the game is played. In the case of ATMs, we pay for convenien...