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8 Smart Ways to Save Cash on Electronics
From tablets to cellphones, buying tech gadgets can be expensive! So FIRST asked the experts for their secrets on how to score amazing deals on everything. 1. Bundle and save. “If you’re buying more than one home appliance, you can save at least 20 percent by bundling, or purchasing three or more appliances from the…
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5 Successful Strategies from Real Women Who Pulled Themselves Out of Debt
When it comes to advice about money, some of the stuff you read can be pretty unrealistic. Of course, you should start saving for retirement as soon as you start working, but what if you have student loan debt and bills to pay? And, yeah, it’d be nice to save 20 percent of your paycheck,…
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Don’t Worry If You Got a Strange IRS Letter Saying You Won’t Get Your Stimulus Check
Tax season is stressful regardless of the year, but it’s become even more complicated due to the pandemic. Now, the Internal Revenue Service has only added to the confusion by sending a letter in error to hundreds of thousands of people telling them that they won’t receive their stimulus checks in order to pay off…
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This 23-Minute Money Challenge is Perfect For People Stuck at Home
These days, most of us are living out our lives at home, occasionally venturing out to grab groceries or get some exercise. And that’s what we should be doing to flatten this coronavirus curve. But we get it: We feel a bit stir-crazy, too. After all, there are only so many push-up challenges you can…
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Upping Your Life Insurance to $1 Million is a Lot Easier (and Cheaper) Than You Think
With everything that is going on in the world right now, you’re probably not thinking about life insurance. In fact, it might be the furthest thing from your mind. On the other hand, it might be something you’ve been putting off, but the current state of world is making you think about your future now…
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Does Turning the Water Heater Off Really Save Money?
Whether you’re traveling for the holidays or just looking to save some extra cash, you’re likely thinking about the appliances in your home. We know you’ve heard that unplugging things can help you save — but does turning the water heater off save money? According to our research, the answer is yes — but if…
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How to Boost Your Credit Score — Plus 3 Red Flags Fraud Might Be Dragging It Down
Repairing a low credit rating can save you thousands of dollars every year. So FIRST polled finance pros for easy ways to do it. Yes, a high credit score can help you snag a great interest rate on loans and credit cards, but finance experts say it can also get you better prices on everything…
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4 Questions About Money You Should Never be Embarrassed to Ask
When it comes to money, do you take a head-on or head-in-the-sand approach? If you answered the latter, you’re not alone. Money can be an incredibly intimidating topic to discuss — especially when terms like household debt and interest gains get throw in the mix. But in order to become financially fit, you need to…
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Caretaker Who Wears Panda Costume to Nurture Panda Cubs Has the Best Job Ever
Let’s face it, some jobs are better than others. Being a mattress tester or ice cream taster? Those sound like some pretty darn good jobs. Dressing up as a panda to play with panda cubs? Now that would be the best job ever. For some lucky women (or men — the costume obscures gender) in…
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8 Expert Coupon Tips to Save Big on Your Next Shopping Trip
Coupon fraud has led manufacturers and retailers to change their policies-and new rules, uses and ways to find them seem to pop up every day. Here’s how to navigate the changes and save money with coupons during your next shopping trip! Score register printouts online. “Catalina coupons, the full-color, long paper coupons that print out…