How to Set SMART Financial Goals (and Actually Reach Them!)

How to Set SMART Financial Goals (and Actually Reach Them!)

Setting goals for your money might sound boring, but it’s like creating a game plan to get what you want and feel awesome while doing it. Whether you’re saving for new sneakers, a new phone or your future, using the SMART goals system can help you get there. SMART goals aren’t just “smart” (like genius-level smart)—it’

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Q&A: When is It Worthwhile to Pay More?

Q&A: When is It Worthwhile to Pay More?

Q: I’m a seasoned bargain-hunter and I’m always looking for ways to get what I need at the lowest possible price. I’m wondering if it’s truly in my best interest to always look for the least expensive item, though. Is it ever a good idea to pay more?

A: It’s easy to fall

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Q&A: How Can I Save on Healthcare Costs?

Q&A: How Can I Save on Healthcare Costs?

Q: Healthcare expenses are often one of the largest and most unpredictable parts of my household budget. From routine checkups to unexpected emergencies, costs can really add up. How can I save on healthcare costs without compromising on my wellbeing?

A: 

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What I Wish I Learned in School: Budgeting Basics - A Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Control of Your Finances

What I Wish I Learned in School: Budgeting Basics - A Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Control of Your Finances

Managing your money doesn’t have to be difficult or tedious. Whether you’re trying to save up for a dream vacation, working to pay down debt or you just want to stay on top of your monthly expenses,

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Q&A: What Kind of Financial Changes Can I Expect This Year?

Q&A: What Kind of Financial Changes Can I Expect This Year?

Q: The news is full of predictions and expectations for the economy in the coming year, and I’m not sure which of them are fact-based, and which are just pure speculation. What kind of financial changes can I really expect to see?

A:

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How to Exercise for Free: Staying Fit Anywhere, Anytime

How to Exercise for Free: Staying Fit Anywhere, Anytime

Getting fit doesn’t have to cost a lot of money at all. In fact, it doesn’t have to cost a thing! With the willingness to work hard and think outside the box, you can get in your daily workout for free. Here’s how.

1. Embrace bodyweight workouts

Your body is the only equipment you need for an

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Best Times to Buy: Shopping Hacks for Amazon

Best Times to Buy: Shopping Hacks for Amazon

It’s hard not to love the endless selection and incredible service on Amazon, the world’s largest online marketplace. With free two-day shipping for all Prime members and access to digital storage, video and music streaming and more, Amazon shoppers keep coming back. Here’s how you can save even more on Amazon.

1. Subscribe and
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Q&A: How Can I Get Ahead on Paying Down My Debt?

Q&A: How Can I Get Ahead on Paying Down My Debt?

Q: My credit card debt is consuming my budget and I feel like I’ll be paying it off forever. How can I get ahead – or at least feel like I am actually making progress – on paying down my debt?

A: Debt can feel like a mountain you’re trying to climb and have no end

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What I Wish I Learned in School: Compound Interest

What I Wish I Learned in School: Compound Interest

If there’s one financial concept that has the power to change lives – but remains underappreciated – it’s compound interest. This “eighth wonder of the world,” as Albert Einstein famously called it, could have been a game-changer for so many if they had been taught (and paid attention to it) early. But, for most of us, compound

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Don’t Get Caught In a Paper Check Scam!

Don’t Get Caught In a Paper Check Scam!

In a world that’s increasingly dominated by digital payments, paper checks might seem outdated, but they’re far from extinct. Unfortunately, this traditional payment method is still a favorite among fraudsters. Paper check fraud is not only a costly problem for victims, but it’s also costly for financial institutions and businesses.

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