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Budgeting

Lower Your Mortgage or Rent

How to Reduce Monthly Mortgage Payments

By Tom Jackson | June 12, 2020

Even if you love your house just the way it is, chances are there’s one thing you wouldn’t mind changing: the size of your mortgage payment. Lower your mortgage loan…

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Cheap Cell Phone Contracts

By Tom Jackson | June 4, 2020

If you want to save money on your cell phone bill, consider subscribing to one of the dozens of MVNOs in the United States. Updated: November 29, 2021 | Tom Jackson…

Save Money On Your Energy Bill

How to Save Money on Utilities

By George Morris | June 2, 2020

Opening an electric bill during the peak heating and cooling seasons can be a budget-testing experience for American families. You’ve cut back on dining out, reduced your monthly cellphone data…

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10 Ways to Save Money on Rent Payments

By Maureen Milliken | May 21, 2020

Paying rent was once the springboard to home ownership for many Americans, a way to save money to buy a place of your own. In recent years, though, the skyrocketing…

How to make a budget

How to Make a Monthly Budget

By George Morris | May 6, 2020

Almost 60% of Americans lack the savings to cover an emergency expense of $1,000 (they happen!), and 80% of the nation struggles with debt. Given those realities, the value of…

How to Save Money in Your Budget and Grow Your Income

By George Morris | January 27, 2020

Food How to Save Money on Food (Eating out and at the Grocery Store) Transportation How to Lower Your Car Insurance Premium How to Lower Your Car Payment Housing Lower…

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How to Lower a Cell Phone Bill

By Bents Dulcio | March 20, 2019

For many Americans, cell phones are an indispensable tool for managing tasks, staying in touch with loved ones and browsing the web. Since the emergence of smartphones, we have become…

Top 5 Budget Apps of the Year

Top 5 Budget Apps

By Joey Johnston | October 31, 2018

Budgeting has a straightforward rule: spend less than you earn. Sure, it’s a lot easier said than done, but it’s easier to do if you get help from a budget…

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How to Pay Off Debt by Making More Money

By Joey Johnston | June 1, 2018

One of the best ways to get out of credit card debt is the old-fashioned way – earn more money. Ugh. Making extra money requires extra effort, and a lot…

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Being Frugal Is for Everyone: How the Frugalwoods Can Inspire You

By Tom Jackson | April 23, 2018

You don’t have to be a fan of extreme frugality to have heard of Elizabeth and Nate Thames and probably to have an opinion about the simple-living lifestyle they tout.…

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