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As the school year comes to a close, you may be wondering what you can do to get the most out of your free time this summer without breaking your budget. The good news: this time of year is prime for affordable fun. You don’t have to go on vacation this summer to have a […]
A recent job report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that American workers hold an average of 5.5 jobs during the years when they are 18 to 24 years old. In today’s favorable job market, the average worker now changes jobs 10 to fifteen times during their career. Whether you’re a recent graduate or […]
When you’re living on a budget, it can be hard to imagine stepping outside your weekly routine to travel. Vacations can be relaxing, but only if they fit within your means. There are many easy ways to start saving for something big, but you don’t have to have a ton of extra money socked away […]
By now you’ve probably heard that buying a car is in no way a financial investment. The minute you drive your new car off the lot, as the saying goes, your car will depreciate in value—and it only goes south from there. While not all cars depreciate at the same rate, one thing is sure: […]
There’s deliberate rationale behind the fact that Americans are paying more and more out-of-pocket costs for their health care. With high-deductible health plans, insurers and employers are asking consumers to share in the cost of their own medical care. They believe consumers will make more informed (and conservative) decisions about what medications and procedures they […]
If you think books are the only thing in public libraries, it’s time you visit your own. Far from the stereotypical impression of cavernous spaces filled with rows of dusty books, public libraries are dynamic, community spaces filled with nearly limitless, free information. What’s more, they are curated by librarians eager to help you access […]
Quick! Name all the subscription-based services you are currently signed up for. Netflix or Hulu? Amazon Prime? How about software or online storage services like Microsoft, Dropbox or Google Cloud? Are you paying an annual fee to access the New York Times or Consumer Reports? What about music streaming apps like Pandora or Spotify? If you’re like […]
These 20 cheap date ideas will help you have loads of fun without breaking the bank! These ideas are free or less than $15. Waltz Down Memory Lane Get out your photobooks from your honeymoon, your wedding or even before you were together to share memories and stories. Go to the Library Grab a book […]
No matter where you live in the northern hemisphere, the onset of winter means shorter days and far away dreams of summer vacations. For those who live above the 40th parallel, ice storms and slow-to-melt springs can wear on even the most devout of winter enthusiasts. There’s no doubt that a couple weeklong beach vacations […]
Saving up for something big—or just working to pay down a debt—can feel like an overwhelming task, especially at the outset. As with most big goals, standing on the bottom of the proverbial mountain and looking up past the clouds is just about the worst way to go about psyching yourself up to get there. […]
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