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Tips for getting the sweepstakes advantage
Want to win big? Your odds of success are higher with sweepstakes.
5 min read Jul 09, 2020 -
7 smart strategies of extreme couponers
Are you amazed by extreme couponing on TV? Use the same techniques to save big bucks.
5 min read Apr 11, 2022 -
5 rewarding reasons to take a second job
It’s not only about the extra income. There are surprising benefits to holding a second job.
3 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
5 tips for raising money-smart kids
The tough economy is an opportunity to raise kids who understand fiscal responsibility.
4 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
6 ways to score discount movie tickets
Savvy moviegoers can save money at the box office and still catch the latest releases.
3 min read Oct 23, 2019 -
Bar tips for cheaper drinks & better service
What’s the worst drink to order on a Friday? This and other tips will get you far at the bar.
3 min read Oct 21, 2019 -
5 ways to save on an engagement ring
Dazzle your future bride with a stunning engagement ring and your excellent financial sense.
3 min read Sep 02, 2017 -
5 ways to rebound from a financial disaster
After a personal financial disaster, take these steps to ensure it won’t happen again.
3 min read Feb 03, 2021 -
12 myths about bankruptcy
Facing bankruptcy is bad enough. Don’t dig a deeper hole with faulty assumptions.
3 min read May 16, 2024 -
Rich man’s old debts won’t hurt new loan
Check your credit score to ensure financial skeletons don’t derail plans to buy a rental property.
3 min read Feb 24, 2021