Money

Personal finance articles to help you learn how to budget, save money and get out of debt. Helping you cut expenses, live below your means, live more frugally and love your life on a budget!

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10 New Year’s “Fresh Starts” That Actually Make Finances Worse

New Year fresh starts often damage your finances instead of improving them. You dive into changes that seem productive but create new problems and expenses. These well-intentioned resets backfire leaving you in worse financial shape than before you started. Opening New Bank Accounts to Start Clean You switch banks thinking new accounts will reset your…

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11 Unexpected Things People Are Selling for Money

When money feels tight, people start looking around their homes with fresh eyes. Items that once felt ordinary suddenly look like opportunity. These are the unexpected things people are selling for cash, often with little effort and surprising returns. Old Cell Phones and Tablets Unused phones and tablets hold more value than most people expect….

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8 Money Rules Young Adults Are Ignoring and Why It Matters

Traditional financial advice isn’t resonating with younger generations. Some money rules are getting rejected completely. The dismissal isn’t careless, it reflects different economic realities and priorities. Here are eight money rules young adults are ignoring and why it matters. Save Three to Six Months of Expenses Young adults aren’t building traditional emergency funds despite constant…

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8 Ways January Turns Into the Most Expensive Month of the Year

January sneaks up as the priciest month when you’re already recovering from holiday spending. You expect relief after December but costs keep piling up in ways you didn’t anticipate. The combination of bills, resolutions, and annual expenses turns January into a financial nightmare. Holiday Bills Finally Arriving You spent freely in December telling yourself you’d…

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10 Ways Americans Are Changing How They Spend After Months of Rising Prices

Sustained price increases created lasting behavioral changes. People adapted their spending in ways that may outlast the inflation that caused them. These aren’t temporary cutbacks. They’re fundamental shifts in how money gets spent. Here are ten ways Americans are changing how they spend after months of rising prices. Stockpiling During Sales Buying multiples of sale…