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In 2016, “adulting” – behaving like a responsible adult – made the short list for Oxford Dictionaries‘ Word of the Year. This term shows up a lot on social media, mostly…
It’s annoying to go somewhere to run an errand, only to find out the business is closed. If that somewhere is your bank, and you’ve got time-sensitive money-related business to…
It’s easy to get stuck in the habit of overspending. Making quick trips to the expensive corner store rather than planned weekly grocery shopping. Driving your car to places you…
You drive a beat-up ’95 Honda Civic, and your spouse drives a shiny new BMW. You go to the mall and buy what you intended to buy, but your spouse…
Choosing the right cell phone plan is important for budgeting and, of course, your phone needs. When comparing Visible vs. US Mobile, they are both great options, but which of…
The average American spends nearly $1,300–$1,400 per year on their cellphone plan. If you look at your own plan, chances are it’s a noticeable portion of your monthly bills. 11…
I am a single parent with a teenage son, and as a writer with an ever-changing level of income, I’m always watching what I spend. Many Americans are in my…
Anybody's life is exciting when they get engaged and get married. As you attempt to organize a wedding and adjust to living with your significant other, it can also be…
Do you believe that obtaining frequent flyer miles requires frequent travel? Reconsider. How to Travel the World for Free Using Customer Loyalty Programs Adam Sandler portrays a quirky character in…
The prospect of free travel is so alluring that an entire industry has sprung up around collecting frequent flyer miles. Hotels, rental car agencies, and of course credit cards all…