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Capital One Shopping Review: What We Love (and Hate) About It

I suffer from a common shopper’s conundrum: I love finding creative ways to save money, but hate wasting time looking around for a deal. In the past, every time I would get ready to check out online, I’d open a new tab and type “[site name] coupon codes” into Google. Sometimes I’d search through pages…

Megan Robinson 08 May
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How to Save $1,000 in a Year or Less

Life is full of unexpected expenses. You get a flat tire, have to take your child to the emergency room, or need to replace a broken washing machine. No matter what life throws at you, having at least $1,000 in savings can help curb those financial surprises. Unfortunately, nearly a quarter of Americans have no savings…

Cat Alford 01 Mar
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6 Ways to Get Discounted (or Free) Spotify Premium

Music can turn even the dullest activity into something enjoyable. If you’re like most people, you love listening to your favorite tunes when working out, doing the dishes, or commuting to work. With services like Spotify, you can easily stream your favorite playlists, find customized radio stations, and even listen to podcasts. To get the…

Ben Huber 06 Feb
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16 Ways to Get Free Magazines Online (or in the Mail)

Thanks to smartphones and tablets, reading books, surfing websites, and even keeping up with the latest news is easier than ever. But what about magazines? How do they fit in now that so much of our content is digital? According to a survey by Mequoda, two-thirds of Americans still read magazines. In fact, of the…

Cat Alford 02 Feb
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11 Easy Ways to Slash the Price of Your Vacation

A few years ago my husband and I decided we wanted to take a dream trip before we had kids. The only issue was that we didn’t have a “dream” amount of money for this vacation. Instead of putting it off and waiting to take our trip until our future kids had their own kids,…

Jen Smith 26 Jan
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11 Free Movie Websites for Your Next In-Home Movie Night

It’s no secret that paid TV services are expensive. That’s why, between 2012-2017, 10 million people decided to cut cable.[1] If you’re one of the people who gave up traditional cable but still want to watch TV, know that you still have options. There are plenty of free movie websites for you to access that…

Lindsay VanSomeren 19 Jan
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Travel Hacking Paid for Our Disney Trip. Here’s How

I’ve been to Disney World more times than I can count. I grew up going there once every few years and have continued visiting as an adult. Once my wife and I had our son, we knew we wanted him to experience it too. Everyone knows going to Disney World can be expensive. As someone…

Lance Cothern, CPA 15 Jan
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11 Personal Finance Podcasts to Help Grow Your Wealth

If you’re interested in learning more about personal finance, podcasts are a great supplement to the many books, blogs, and YouTube channels out there. But there are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of personal finance podcasts that could send you on a long search before finding one that suits your needs. To cut down on that…

Jen Smith 09 Jan
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5 Apps to Find Cheap Gas Near You

Four days ago I left work with an almost empty gas tank and pulled into the gas station around the corner to fill up. Two blocks later, though, I saw another gas station that offered its gas at 10(¢)/gallon cheaper than what I just paid. I don’t ever want that to happen again. And fortunately,…

Ben Huber 04 Jan
A happy middle class family smiling in front of the tree on Christmas morning.

15 Easy Ways to Save Money on Christmas This Year

When I think of Christmas, I think of sipping hot cider at my grandfather’s house, watching my little cousins play with their new toys, and spending time with my dear ol’ dad. But when you’re struggling to get by or working toward bigger financial goals like paying off debt or saving for an emergency, all…

Trinity Owen 12 Dec