Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Coupons
Coupons, whether they’re old-school paper, store promotions, online or app-based, are designed to help make you a savvier consumer. From saving cents and dollars to getting two for the price of one, coupons can safeguard your ...
When is the Right Time to Buy a Car?
Buying a car, especially a new one fresh from the factory, is a big investment. Sometimes events like accidents and breakdowns make it so you can’t choose when you need to make a purchase, but if you can pick when you hit the ...
Tips for Saving Money on Textbooks
When you head off to college, you expect to make new friends and have new experiences. Unfortunately, not all new experiences are fun — like paying $300 for a book on biology. Worse yet, with a full load of courses, textbook ...
How to Budget for Your First Home
Homeownership is an exciting achievement, but it’s also a huge responsibility. Entering into home-ownership when you’re ready is more important than doing so right away. Starting off on the right foot can positively impact ...
Pros and Cons of Building an Addition
Your needs are changing and your family is growing, so the house you live in no longer suits you. The most common solution is to move into a bigger house, but that’s not necessarily your best option. Building an addition onto ...
Why is Financing Better than Leasing?
Navigating the car buying process can feel overwhelming, confusing and inaccessible for many people. One of the most complicated parts of the experience can be trying to parse out how to get the best deal on a car that suits your ...
New House vs. Home Improvements
Sometimes it’s hard not to be tempted by the greener grass of a new home, especially if your home isn’t exactly how you want it to look or function. But the idea of putting your house on the market and leaving your beloved ...
Pros and Cons of Automatic Payments
Do automatic payments make sense for your finances? Setting up regular withdrawals for your bills and subscriptions can make life significantly more convenient, but it can also come with some downsides. Keep these pros and cons ...
Are Extended Warranties a Good Idea?
Regular maintenance checks and repairs along with the costs associated with them are just part of car ownership. Even a brand new car isn’t exempt from time in the body shop. To help protect your budget from mechanic-related ...
How Can You Use Retirement Savings Early?
When you’re strapped for cash, you might consider drawing money from your retirement savings fund. However, retirement plans vary greatly in terms of fees, rules and tax liability for early withdrawals. Here’s an overview ...
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