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Do You Need a Financial Planner? Here’s How to Know—Plus How to Find One

Do You Need a Financial Planner? Here’s How to Know—Plus How to Find One

A financial planner might be just what you need to make sense of your money right now.

5 Smart, Simple Ways to Save Money on Meat Right Now

5 Smart, Simple Ways to Save Money on Meat Right Now

Here's how to keep meat costs from butchering your grocery budget.

How to Keep Your Utility Bills Down During Quarantine

How to Keep Your Utility Bills Down During Quarantine

Keep costs down while staying home with these energy-efficient tips.

Now That Interest Rates Have Fallen, Here’s What to Do With Your High-Interest Savings Account

Now That Interest Rates Have Fallen, Here’s What to Do With Your High-Interest Savings Account

Lower interest rates are meant to help the economy, but if you’ve tucked your hard-earned cash into savings, it can feel like the opposite. Here’s how you can help your money continue to grow.

I'm a Zero-Waste Mom: Reducing What I Throw Away Has Saved Me Thousands of Dollars

I'm a Zero-Waste Mom: Reducing What I Throw Away Has Saved Me Thousands of Dollars

It's small changes in her lifestyle that help blogger and mom of one, Sara Tso, maintain a zero-waste lifestyle. She shares simple tips to help busy families scale back on what they throw in the trash.

The 7 Smartest Ways to Use Your Stimulus Check

The 7 Smartest Ways to Use Your Stimulus Check

If you expect to receive a stimulus check—or already have yours—put it to the best possible use: Here are seven.

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How to Save Money for an Emergency Fund (Yes, Even Now)

How to Save Money for an Emergency Fund (Yes, Even Now)

If you don’t already have an emergency fund, you might need one soon. Here’s how to start one, even while on lockdown.

Are You Eligible for These Special Discounts? Here’s How to Find Out So You Don’t Miss Out

Are You Eligible for These Special Discounts? Here’s How to Find Out So You Don’t Miss Out

Discounts for students, military members, first responders, and more are everywhere—here’s how to make the most of them.

You Can Finally Use FSA or HSA Money to Buy Pads and Tampons

You Can Finally Use FSA or HSA Money to Buy Pads and Tampons

14 Credit Card Perks You’re Probably Not Using

14 Credit Card Perks You’re Probably Not Using

Mom-mates: How 2 BFF Single Moms Saved Money By Living Together

Mom-mates: How 2 BFF Single Moms Saved Money By Living Together

A 529 Plan Is Your Secret Weapon for Saving for College

A 529 Plan Is Your Secret Weapon for Saving for College

8 Savvy Ways to Save Money for a House This Year

It won’t be easy, but in the right circumstances and with enough determination—and with these sharp tips—you might be able to come up with the money for a down payment on a house in one year.

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22 Smart Money-Saving Ideas From the Experts

22 Smart Money-Saving Ideas From the Experts

Here’s How Much You and Your Partner Can Save by Moving in Together

Here’s How Much You and Your Partner Can Save by Moving in Together

So You Have Your Emergency Fund—Here’s What You Need to Do Next

So You Have Your Emergency Fund—Here’s What You Need to Do Next

9 Ways to Save for the Vacation You Deserve

9 Ways to Save for the Vacation You Deserve

The One Thing That'll Help You Accomplish Your Financial Goals

The One Thing That'll Help You Accomplish Your Financial Goals

5 Rules for an Emergency Fund That Will See You Through (Almost) Anything

5 Rules for an Emergency Fund That Will See You Through (Almost) Anything

These Affordable, Alternative Cuts of Meat Are Great for Grilling (and Widely Available)

These Affordable, Alternative Cuts of Meat Are Great for Grilling (and Widely Available)

The Key to Actually Being an Adult, According to a Survey

The Key to Actually Being an Adult, According to a Survey

The Best Days to Buy Gas for Less Money (and No Lines At the Pump)

The Best Days to Buy Gas for Less Money (and No Lines At the Pump)

The #1 Thing People Are Saving for Right Now

The #1 Thing People Are Saving for Right Now

These 4 Work Perks Are Basically Free Money

These 4 Work Perks Are Basically Free Money

Your Tax Refund May Be Different This Tax Season—Here’s What You Should Know

Your Tax Refund May Be Different This Tax Season—Here’s What You Should Know

Gas Prices May Top $3 a Gallon This Spring—Here’s How to Save

Gas Prices May Top $3 a Gallon This Spring—Here’s How to Save

How to Share the Cost of Almost Anything

How to Share the Cost of Almost Anything

7 Simple Personal Finance Tips You Can Try All Year Long

7 Simple Personal Finance Tips You Can Try All Year Long

11 Quick Fixes That Could Save You $10,000 a Year

11 Quick Fixes That Could Save You $10,000 a Year

It’s Not Too Late to Save on Holiday Travel—Here’s What You Need to Do

It’s Not Too Late to Save on Holiday Travel—Here’s What You Need to Do

How to Build Savings at Every Age

How to Build Savings at Every Age

How to Score the Best Deal on a Christmas Tree This Year, According to Experts

How to Score the Best Deal on a Christmas Tree This Year, According to Experts

The Best Apps for Saving for Retirement Right Now

The Best Apps for Saving for Retirement Right Now

6 Ways to Save Money on Pet Costs, According to a Veterinarian

6 Ways to Save Money on Pet Costs, According to a Veterinarian

6 Little Ways You Can Save Every Day for Your Second Home

6 Little Ways You Can Save Every Day for Your Second Home

The 10-Minute Trick that Will Save You Money on Your Cell Phone Bill

The 10-Minute Trick that Will Save You Money on Your Cell Phone Bill

How to Save Money on Car Repairs, According to a Mechanic

How to Save Money on Car Repairs, According to a Mechanic

7 Smart Ways to Protect Your Money

7 Smart Ways to Protect Your Money