What To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen
In our previous post on the topic of identity theft, we discussed the methods thieves will use to steal your information, and how to recognize and avoid them. But what should you do if you are a victim...
View ArticleLearn How to Spot (And Avoid) Identity Theft
Identity theft seems to be one of those things that people think, “That could never happen to me!” But, it happens more often than you might expect. According to TransUnion, every minute 19 people fall...
View ArticleA Guide to Aggressive Student Loan Repayment
My path to student loan repayment began like most people’s: I paid the minimum. For the first year of my student loan repayment, I only paid what I had to. One day, I’ll pay more, I told myself. One...
View ArticleTrip Cancellation Insurance: Worthy Investment or Waste of Money?
It is an unfortunate fact that the unexpected happens at the least opportune time. Accidents happen anywhere and cost travelers lots of money, before, after or during trips. Trip cancellation insurance...
View ArticleHow to Insulate Windows and Save Money on Heating Bills
When I was first out of college, I lived with 5 other guys and a dog in a drafty little place with a landlord we literally never laid eyes on. Twenty-something life at its best! Aside from the obvious...
View ArticleYoga Positions For Small Spaces
You already know that yoga at home can be an affordable alternative to attending classes in a studio. But what if you don’t have a huge living room, or even enough room to lay your mat flat? There are...
View ArticleHow to Lose Weight at Home without Losing Your Shirt
You want to get in shape. You’re committed to making the lifestyle change necessary to make it happen. And you’re ready to get the ball rolling now. The only problem is you don’t want to spend a...
View ArticleAffordable Nursing Home Alternatives
No one wants to think about long term care for themselves or their parents as age sets in, but making decisions about a nursing home or alternative care can be tough emotionally and financially....
View ArticleHoney Chrome Extension Finds Discount Codes for You
You go online, looking to buy something specific. You get recommendations from friends on Facebook, read reviews and consider different places you could buy it. Settling on Amazon, you decide you’ve...
View ArticleDIY Window Seal Ideas to Keep You Warm
I love living in older homes and apartments – they have such history and charm, but in winter they often let in lots of chill through poorly insulated windows. Here are some of my favorite DIY window...
View ArticleAre All Inclusive Resorts Worth It?
Nothing makes me crave a tropical vacation more than sitting at my desk with wet socks from a cold commute. All inclusive resorts sound like a great idea – just sit back and let someone else take care...
View ArticleWhy Credit Card Insurance is a Terrible Investment
Since the recession kicked off a few years ago, lots of credit card issuers have been peddling credit card insurance claiming it will help you in the event of an emergency. The premise is this: You pay...
View ArticleFrugal Hostess Gift Ideas
I’m right in the thick of holiday parties held by friends and family! My mom taught me never to arrive empty handed, so I’m on the search for frugal hostess gift ideas to bring. Here are my favorite...
View ArticleHow to Watch Movies for Free Online (Legally)
There are lots of places around for those wondering how to watch movies for free online. But not all of them are legal. You don’t want to end up engaging in piracy, which might land you in hot water....
View ArticleLong-Term Care Insurance: Pricey Protection Against Pricey Care?
Long-term care insurance is a retirement protection option that’s been around since the late ’80s. Like the name suggests, getting it means paying insurance premiums of roughly $2,000 to $3,500 per...
View ArticleCoupon Clipping Going Out of Style?
New research suggests that coupon clipping may be falling out of fashion — if only temporarily. According to research from Inmar, total number of coupons issued by manufacturers went up by 1.4% in...
View ArticleNetworking Tips for Budget-Savvy Job Seekers
When you’re thinking about looking for a new job, people will tell you to start networking. Most networking events are centered around food and drinks, and some even come with a ticket price. So what...
View ArticleDIY Christmas Decorations to Occupy Your Kids During Break
Making DIY Christmas decorations is a great tradition to start this year. Especially during the few days between the beginning of Christmas break and the actual holiday. The further along you get on...
View ArticleThese Payment Plans are Designed to Trip You Up
A lot of folks are unfortunately looking for a way to finance holiday shopping these days, seeing as the average person is spending around $800 on gifts and debt typically explodes during the fourth...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Your Flexible Spending Account
Around this time every year, all the dentists and eyecare shops in my neighborhood sport huge signs, reminding each passer-by to spend his or her flexible spending account before the end of the year....
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