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Saving Money
Budgeting
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How to Save for a Car One Paycheck at a Time
Buying another car is one of those expenses most of us know is coming eventually, yet it is easy to ignore while our current car is still running. Then the transmission fails, the repair…
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How I Saved $9,000 a Year Using a Simple 3-Envelope Cash System
I saved $9,000 in a single year by making one simple change: I stopped paying with plastic. By using a “3-envelope cash system” to manage our family’s variable spending, we cut our monthly “leak”…
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The No Buy Challenge 2025: How to Save Money Fast and Spend Smarter
Learn how to complete a no-buy challenge in 2025 with practical strategies to save money fast, reduce unnecessary spending, and build better financial habits.
Cost of Living
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Annual Crawlspace Inspection: A Dirty Job That Can Save You Money
Owning a house means occasionally putting on a ridiculous outfit and crawling around in the dirt. This was one of those days. I headed into the crawlspace for my annual inspection, looking for…
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Inherited a Collection? Here’s the Best Way to Turn It Into Cash
A lot of millennials are reaching the age where they are inheriting collections from their parents. It could be toys, records, sports memorabilia, antiques or just a house full of things collected over…
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Gas Prices Hit $3.60: Why the Iran Conflict is Squeezing Budgets (And How to Fight Back)
Learn how to save money on rising gas prices in 2026 with practical strategies like improving fuel efficiency, planning trips, and reducing unnecessary driving.
Government and Policy
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A Clear Guide to What’s Running Again Post-Shutdown
Learn what a government shutdown means for federal services and how to prepare for potential disruptions, delays, and financial impacts.
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Student Loan Forgiveness
Learn how student loan forgiveness works, including eligibility requirements, program options, and steps to qualify for reduced or canceled debt.