Money

We share expert advise on how to earn more, spend less, and invest smarter. We'll even recommend when it's OK to splurge, because we all need a little extravagance in our lives, right?

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The Best U.S. States to Buy a Home Under $150K
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Best Places to Buy a Waterfront Vacation Home in the U.S.
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The Most Affordable Beach Towns for Homebuyers in 2023, According to Realtor.com
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How to Save Money (and Energy) on Your Laundry Cycles
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Buying These 8 Home Items in Bulk Will Save You Money and Trips to The Store
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Your Tax Refund May Be Smaller This Year
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7 Things to Know Before Buying a Home By Yourself
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5 Grocery Items That Cost More Than Last Year—and 3 That Cost Less
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These Are The Money Moves You Should Make Right Now, According to Finance Pros
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Federal Interest Rates Rise Again: Here's What That Means for Your Finances
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16 Design Moves That Could Hurt Your Home’s Value, According to Real Estate Pros
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7 Small Finance Tasks You Can Do to Minimize Your Stress
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How to Make the Most of Your Employee Benefits
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What You Need to Know About the New 401(k) Rules
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How to Keep Your Bank Fees to a Minimum
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New Study Says Pumpkin Spice Foods Cost Up to 161% More Than the Regular Version
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The Pros and Cons of Increasing Your Credit Card Limit
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Should You Buy a Second Home First?
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5 Common Mistakes Rewards Credit Card Users Make
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Free Stores Are a Real Thing—Here's How to Find and Donate to Them
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Smart Money Awards: The Best Financial Apps and Services of 2022
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Should You Pay For a Monthly Credit Monitoring Service?
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How to Use the New Student Loan Plan to Improve Your Financial Picture
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All the Free Goodies You Can Get Right Now With Your COVID Vaccine
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4 Neutral Paint Colors That Add Value to Your Home
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How to Get Your Finances Ready for a Recession
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Use Your Grocery Money to Give Back: 10 Brands That Do Good With Your Dollars
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7 Surprising Credit Card Benefits You Should Know About
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The Ultimate Guide to Tipping Etiquette in Every Situation—and When Not to Tip
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Tips For Overcoming Barriers to Wealth-Building, According to Black Female Financial Advisors
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5 Tips for Summer Backyard Entertaining on a Budget
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If You're Using Venmo for Your Side Hustles, Here's What You Need to Know About Taxes
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March 14 is Equal Pay Day—Here Are 4 Things You Can Do to Close the Gap
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Should You Buy Land and Build Your Own House?
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A Crash Course on How to Do Your Taxes, Courtesy of the Money Confidential'' Podcast
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5 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker
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Should You Pre-Pay for Your Own Funeral as Part of Estate Planning?
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16+ Low-Cost Ways to Help the Planet
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All the Hidden Costs of Flying and How to Avoid Them
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Women Regularly Outperform Men in the Stock Market—So Why Are We Still So Afraid to Invest?
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What to Know About Funeral Costs—and How to Plan for One
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4 Categories to Shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday for the Biggest Discounts
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Don't Fall for These Amazon Scams—Here's How to Protect Yourself
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Should You Really Split The Check? 5 Etiquette Tips for Restaurants
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Are Those Student Loan Forgiveness Calls Real?
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Is It Time to Break Up With Your Car? Here's How to Know When to Let Go
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4 Signs of Financial Trauma and Steps for Resolving It
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If You're a Renter, Your Credit Rating May Be More Important Than Ever
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6 Important Money Decisions Retired Couples Need to Make
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How to Give Support Through Mutual Aid—and Why It's Different From Charity
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15 Companies That Will Pay Off Your Student Loans
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5 Universal Money Lessons That Kwanzaa Teaches
We all deserve a fresh break from the city
Why (and How) You Should Be Buying a Vacation Home
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5 Money Moves to Make 10 Years Before You Retire
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How to Set Boundaries When Lending Money to Family
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Can You Get Unemployment Benefits If You Quit Your Job? Here's What the Experts Say
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Discover Which States Collect Zero Estate or Inheritance Taxes
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​How to Earn a Higher Interest Rate on Your Savings Through Online Banking
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Thinking of Downsizing? Consider One of These Affordable Alternative Homes
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5 Money Resolutions to Add to Next Year's To-Do List
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Could Couples Financial Counseling Benefit Your Relationship?
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How to Choose the Best Fireproof Safe for Your Valuables
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Mistakes to Avoid if You Own Rental Properties