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Clever Ways to Lower Your Electricity Bill Over the Summer

July 10, 2020 / Jackie Lam
Clever Ways to Lower Your Electricity Bill Over the Summer

If you’re frugal like me and are trying to cut costs as much as possible, what are some savvy ways you can go about it? We reached out to some money nerds for their favorite tips:

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9 Nudge Theory Examples to Reach Your Life, Career, and Savings Goals

June 26, 2020 / Mint
9 Nudge Theory Examples to Reach Your Life, Career, and Savings GoalsNudge theory is the concept that you can trick yourself into changing your habits through positive reinforcement and gentle suggestions. Rather than restricting your behaviors, you limit your exposure to bad influences or temptations, and overexpose yourself to positive ones....

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Hacks, Updates

COVID-19 and Finances: Ultimate Money Tip and Resource Guide

March 18, 2020 (Last Modified: April 21, 2020) / Jackie Porter
COVID-19 and Finances: Ultimate Money Tip and Resource Guide

This financial guide offers free tips, services, and financial aid programs to help ensure you have everything you need to manage during Coronavirus.

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How to Use an Online Shopping Portal to Get Extra Miles

February 20, 2020 / Dan Miller
How to Use an Online Shopping Portal to Get Extra Miles

If you don’t want to continually sign up for new credit cards, using a shopping portal is a great way to get extra miles and points when shopping online. 

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6 Easy and Affordable Ways to Create an Experience for Your Valentine

February 13, 2020 / Jackie Lam
6 Easy and Affordable Ways to Create an Experience for Your Valentine

Instead of doling out cash on pricy gifts, create thoughtful Valentine experiences instead. Here are a few easy, affordable ideas on how to pull it off.

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Cashback Bumps to Look Out for During the Holidays

December 20, 2019 (Last Modified: November 18, 2020) / Dan Miller
Cashback Bumps to Look Out for During the Holidays

Most cards will earn 1 to 2 miles or points (or 1-2% cash back) for each dollar spent on the card, though many cards do also offer bonuses in some spending categories such as dining, grocery stores, office supply stores, gas or other.

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Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes

October 28, 2015 / Kim Tracy Prince
Last-Minute DIY Halloween CostumesIt’s two days before the Halloween party you just got invited to and suddenly you need a costume. Or, it’s Halloween and you just noticed the date. No time (or money) to run out and buy a new costume? You...

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7 Ways to Get Winter Ready

October 14, 2015 / Holly Perez
7 Ways to Get Winter ReadyFall is here, and that can only mean two things: pumpkin spice everything and it’s time to get ready for the cold days of winter. While I can’t personally whip you up a pumpkin spice latte, here are a few...

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13 Surprising Things You Can Rent for Extra Cash

October 8, 2015 / Wisebread.com
13 Surprising Things You Can Rent for Extra CashOkay. So you’re intrigued by the whole idea of renting your stuff to make some extra money. But what exactly should you rent and how exactly do you rent it? The list of stuff you can rent for cash is...

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Simplify Your Spending During Simplify Your Life Week

August 4, 2015 / Mint
Simplify Your Spending During Simplify Your Life WeekDid you know the first week of August is National Simplify Your Life Week? In honor of this weeklong celebration of ridding your life of pesky complications, we offer up these simple tips that will help you de-clutter your finances....

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