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Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe | Frugal Gourmet
Hummus is one of the most popular healthy foods around — so much so that grocery stores will often devote whole sections to showcasing hummus in all its many varieties. Despite its popularity, most pe
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Embrace Hygge: 7 Simple Ways to Create Cozy Moments
Hygge is the new black. Hygge (pronounced 'HUE-ga') is a hot (literally) Danish interiors and lifestyle trend that is taking the English-speaking, yuppie hipster world by storm. That
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Empowering Finances: 5 Must-Read Personal Finance Books by Black Authors
In celebration of Black History Month we present our 5 favorite personal finance books written by black authors. 1. The 21-Day Financial Fast by Michelle Singletary. Image C
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Top 7 Engaging Books on Money & Success | Financial Literacy
Reading about money and success can often be a snooze fest. Between all the numbers, bland business language, and economic acronyms (seriously, what is it with the financial world's obsession with
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Why 5-Year Plans Often Fail: A Realistic Approach to Goals
I've had a five year plan. At 31, I've actually had a few five year plans. They generally go: Travel, get dream career, independently buy property, fall in love with The Perfect Person, and ha
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International Women's Day 2024: Understanding the 'Day Without a Woman' Strike
March 8th is International Women's Day. But this year, it's also "A Day Without A Woman." Orchestrated by the organization behind the Women's March, this event calls on women aro
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Gail Vaz-Oxlade: Canada's Trusted Financial Expert & Money Management Advice
Gail Vaz-Oxlade, the Jamaican-Canadian money guru, became a household name almost by accident. She was born into a wealthy family and first started her financial career by writing retirement savings m
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Warm Couscous Salad with Chickpeas & Roasted Brussels Sprouts | Frugal Gourmet
People generally think of salads as cold dishes that are best eaten in summer, but it doesn't have to be that way! This warm couscous salad, filled with vegetables and chickpeas, is a perfect dish
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Groundbreaking Inventions by Women: Everyday Items You Rely On
It's Women's History Month and we're taking the time to study women's contributions to our everyday lives. Here are some important items that you may not have realized were invented by
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Achieve Financial Freedom: How to Save $100K in 3.5 Years
Saving a large amount of money can seem unrealistic, but with some serious commitment and real dedication it is very much possible. I can say that because I saved over $100,000 in 3 1/2 years -- right
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11 Proven Money-Saving Hacks for Everyday Life
1. Plan a no-spend week. Figure out how youll do free things every day in your spare time. Or take advantage of things that are pre-paid — exercise classes, Netflix, etc. 2. Use a cash-bas
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Top 6 Budgeting Apps to Take Control of Your Finances
If doing your taxes made you realize that 2017 truly is the year you need to get your finances in order, don't worry because there's an app for that. Actually, there are several. Here are some
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Affordable Workwear Online: Top Websites for Professional Clothing
Image Credit: @jsdaniel via Twenty20 Reality: We all need work clothes. Additional reality: We're all (well most of us, anyway) are on a budget. Chances are you spend five days of your week a
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Uber to Introduce Built-In Tipping Feature for Drivers in NYC?
Uber drivers have long complained about the money they lose due to the fact that tipping a driver is not a part of the user experience. But things look like they're about to change, at least in Ne
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Break Bad Spending Habits: A Guide to Smarter Daily Expenses
Odds are, you wish you saved more money. Odds are, you routinely ask yourself, "what in the world did I spend $300 on?" Odds are, you wish you spent less — or at least spent more wisely.
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Control Impulse Spending: Practical Strategies for Smart Shopping
Image Credit: @JIRAIST/Twenty20 Mercury is in retrograde (isn't it always?), and there's no time like the present for a little retail therapy. Whether you're feeling frustrated at wor
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Cigarette Price Hikes May Help Smokers Quit: Study
Image Credit: @giovonnidodd/Twenty20 There's no end of health reasons to stop smoking cigarettes, but tobacco has a way of keeping its hold over some people. However, according to a new study
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Bridechilla Podcast: Stress-Free Wedding Planning for Modern Brides
Image Credit: @smashleytime/Twenty20 " Ready to Ditch the Bullshit and Make Your Wedding Planning Easy ?" That's what greets visitors on the Bridechilla Podcast website. Host and co
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Who's Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft? Understanding Risk Factors
Image Credit: @RachelAnne/Twenty20 One hundred and forty-five million Americans learned last fall that their data had been exposed to hackers, thanks to a data breach at the crediting agency Equi
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Smart Finances: Why Financial Responsibility is the New Attraction
Image Credit: @micki/Twenty20 For more than half of Americans, Valentine's Day is a day to spend big — in 2018, an average of $143.56, according to estimates. It's an occasion for expensi
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Unlock Financial Freedom: 4 Unexpected Benefits of BudgetingDo you dread the idea of living on a budget? Change your mindset by exploring all the r...
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Candlestick Charts: Definition & How to Read ThemWhat Is A Candlestick? A candlestick is a type of price chart used in technical analysis that displays the high, low, open, and closing prices of a security for a specific period. It originated...
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Understanding Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) & Overdraft FeesNon-sufficient funds, or insufficient funds, is a banking term used to indicate that the checking account does not have sufficient balance to cover a transaction or payment. Colloquially, NSF checks a...