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LifestyleHere's Who's Hiring Now

Here's Who's Hiring Now

Steven McKean·May 18, 2020·4 min read
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LifestyleProtect Your Finances from Banks: How to Build a Cushion

Protect Your Finances from Banks: How to Build a Cushion

Michel Mora·May 14, 2020·4 min read
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LifestyleGet Money Fast: Top Strategies for Quick Cash

Get Money Fast: Top Strategies for Quick Cash

Steven McKean·Apr 28, 2020·7 min read
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LifestyleHow to Survive in These 'Interesting' Times

How to Survive in These 'Interesting' Times

Brian Keaney·Mar 30, 2020·4 min read
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LifestyleAvoid Phone & Email Scams: Protect Your Money Now

Avoid Phone & Email Scams: Protect Your Money Now

Brian Keaney·Feb 7, 2020·4 min read
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LifestyleAffordable Travel Tips: 6 Ways to Adventure in 2020

Affordable Travel Tips: 6 Ways to Adventure in 2020

Carolyn Depoto·Jan 31, 2020·5 min read
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LifestyleMonthly Tasks for 2020 Money Goals

Monthly Tasks for 2020 Money Goals

Steven McKean·Jan 24, 2020·4 min read
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LifestyleFinancial Success: Smart Tips to Make Bankers Love You

Financial Success: Smart Tips to Make Bankers Love You

Carolyn Depoto·Jan 13, 2020·3 min read
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LifestyleCar Crash: 6 Tips to Stay Safe and Save Money

Car Crash: 6 Tips to Stay Safe and Save Money

Brian Keaney·Jan 3, 2020·4 min read
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LifestyleHow to Break Free of Your Parents' Money Patterns

How to Break Free of Your Parents' Money Patterns

Brian Keaney·Dec 27, 2019·6 min read
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LifestyleHoliday Spending: A Key Factor for Your Credit Score

Holiday Spending: A Key Factor for Your Credit Score

Brian Keaney·Dec 20, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleAffordable High-Speed Internet: Find the Best Deals & Save

Affordable High-Speed Internet: Find the Best Deals & Save

Steven McKean·Dec 11, 2019·2 min read
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LifestyleWipe Out Credit Debt Fast: SMART Goal Strategies

Wipe Out Credit Debt Fast: SMART Goal Strategies

Michel Mora·Dec 6, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleAmericans Have More Debt Than Ever

Americans Have More Debt Than Ever

Steven McKean·Nov 20, 2019·1 min read
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LifestyleApple Card's Hidden Costs: Why You Spend More

Apple Card's Hidden Costs: Why You Spend More

Michel Mora·Nov 15, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleSkip Name Brands & Save Big: Smart Shopping Tips

Skip Name Brands & Save Big: Smart Shopping Tips

Steven McKean·Nov 11, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleNew AT&T Plans: Pricing and Value

New AT&T Plans: Pricing and Value

Steven McKean·Nov 6, 2019·6 min read
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LifestyleHalloween Problems Insurance Can Help

Halloween Problems Insurance Can Help

Steven McKean·Oct 25, 2019·2 min read
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LifestyleHalloween Costs Are Scary: 3 Smart Ways to Save Money

Halloween Costs Are Scary: 3 Smart Ways to Save Money

Michel Mora·Oct 14, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleAvoid Airline Fees: Smart Tips to Save on Your Flight

Avoid Airline Fees: Smart Tips to Save on Your Flight

Steven McKean·Oct 9, 2019·2 min read
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LifestyleNo Holiday Savings Yet? Here's How to Build Your Funds Fast

No Holiday Savings Yet? Here's How to Build Your Funds Fast

Carolyn Depoto·Oct 4, 2019·4 min read
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Lifestyle10 Smart Ways to Save Money on Gas

10 Smart Ways to Save Money on Gas

Michel Mora·Sep 30, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleAvoid Overdraft Fees With Brigit

Avoid Overdraft Fees With Brigit

Steven McKean·Sep 25, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleMicro Trips for Holiday Breaks

Micro Trips for Holiday Breaks

Michel Mora·Sep 13, 2019·8 min read
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LifestyleHere's the Best Way To Protect Your Identity

Here's the Best Way To Protect Your Identity

Steven McKean·Aug 26, 2019·4 min read
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Lifestyle6 Ways to Save on Wedding Gifts

6 Ways to Save on Wedding Gifts

Steven McKean·Jul 15, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleConsumers, Financial Literacy and What's at Stake

Consumers, Financial Literacy and What's at Stake

Michel Mora·Jun 25, 2019·7 min read
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LifestyleGood Enough Money Decisions

Good Enough Money Decisions

Brian Keaney·Jun 21, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleBudget-Friendly Gardening: 6 Tips to Save Money

Budget-Friendly Gardening: 6 Tips to Save Money

Carolyn Depoto·May 6, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleDebit vs. Credit Card: Which Is Best for Your Finances?

Debit vs. Credit Card: Which Is Best for Your Finances?

Steven McKean·Apr 22, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleAvoid Job Scams: How to Spot Employment Fraud

Avoid Job Scams: How to Spot Employment Fraud

Steven McKean·Apr 1, 2019·4 min read
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Lifestyle10 Proven Strategies to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs

10 Proven Strategies to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs

Steven McKean·Mar 4, 2019·7 min read
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LifestyleExpiration Dates Cost You: Save Money & Cut Food Waste

Expiration Dates Cost You: Save Money & Cut Food Waste

Michel Mora·Feb 25, 2019·5 min read
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LifestyleHow In-App Purchases Hurt Consumers and Raise Costs

How In-App Purchases Hurt Consumers and Raise Costs

Steven McKean·Feb 13, 2019·2 min read
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Lifestyle6 Practical Strategies to Survive Unemployment

6 Practical Strategies to Survive Unemployment

Carolyn Depoto·Feb 4, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleSmart Tips for New Car Deals & Discounts

Smart Tips for New Car Deals & Discounts

Steven McKean·Dec 17, 2018·7 min read
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LifestyleStop Porch Pirates: 6 Proven Ways to Protect Packages

Stop Porch Pirates: 6 Proven Ways to Protect Packages

Steven McKean·Dec 3, 2018·4 min read
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Lifestyle5 Key Facts Every Renter Needs to Understand

5 Key Facts Every Renter Needs to Understand

Brian Keaney·Nov 5, 2018·4 min read
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LifestylePet Owner Money Tips: Save on Costs, Keep Pets Happy

Pet Owner Money Tips: Save on Costs, Keep Pets Happy

Michel Mora·Oct 15, 2018·4 min read
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LifestyleBest Apps to Make Life Easier and Save Time Daily

Best Apps to Make Life Easier and Save Time Daily

Steven McKean·Jul 21, 2016·2 min read
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LifestyleYour Freezer Is the Key to Saving on Groceries

Your Freezer Is the Key to Saving on Groceries

Steven McKean·Nov 11, 2020·4 min read
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LifestyleSmart Ways to Avoid Overspending and Save Money at Home

Smart Ways to Avoid Overspending and Save Money at Home

Steven McKean·May 16, 2020·3 min read
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LifestyleFast Grocery Delivery: Easy Tips & Best Services

Fast Grocery Delivery: Easy Tips & Best Services

Michel Mora·Apr 29, 2020·5 min read
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LifestyleExpert Tips for COVID-19 Financial Challenges

Expert Tips for COVID-19 Financial Challenges

Steven McKean·Apr 1, 2020·3 min read
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LifestyleThe Real Cost of a Baby: Key Expenses & Money Tips

The Real Cost of a Baby: Key Expenses & Money Tips

Steven McKean·Feb 4, 2020·3 min read
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LifestyleHidden Fees Hurt: How to Spot and Avoid Extra Costs

Hidden Fees Hurt: How to Spot and Avoid Extra Costs

Steven McKean·Jan 29, 2020·3 min read
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LifestyleNew Law Protects Consumers from Hidden Fees

New Law Protects Consumers from Hidden Fees

Steven McKean·Jan 22, 2020·1 min read
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LifestyleHow I Ditched Debt: Real Tips for Family Finances

How I Ditched Debt: Real Tips for Family Finances

Steven McKean·Jan 17, 2020·7 min read
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LifestyleWhat to Do When It's Time to Cancel Your Services

What to Do When It's Time to Cancel Your Services

Michel Mora·Dec 18, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleIdentity Theft: Don't Get Hustled in the Holiday Bustle

Identity Theft: Don't Get Hustled in the Holiday Bustle

Carolyn Depoto·Dec 13, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleStability for Erratic Work: Smart Management Tips

Stability for Erratic Work: Smart Management Tips

Steven McKean·Dec 9, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleAvoid Family Airline Seating Fees

Avoid Family Airline Seating Fees

Carolyn Depoto·Dec 4, 2019·2 min read
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LifestyleSave Time and Money: Smart Tips for Efficiency

Save Time and Money: Smart Tips for Efficiency

Steven McKean·Nov 27, 2019·1 min read
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LifestyleCheck Engine Light Meaning & Fixes | What it Really Means

Check Engine Light Meaning & Fixes | What it Really Means

Michel Mora·Nov 22, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleDown Payment Tips for Millennial Homebuyers

Down Payment Tips for Millennial Homebuyers

Brian Keaney·Nov 18, 2019·2 min read
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LifestyleAT&T Throttling Settlement

AT&T Throttling Settlement

Brian Keaney·Nov 13, 2019·1 min read
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LifestyleBlack Friday: No Price Match? Get Cash Back and Save More

Black Friday: No Price Match? Get Cash Back and Save More

Carolyn Depoto·Nov 8, 2019·2 min read
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LifestylePrepaid & Giant Check Scams: Red Flags to Watch For

Prepaid & Giant Check Scams: Red Flags to Watch For

Brian Keaney·Oct 28, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleHow Cable Providers Quietly Raise Your Monthly Bill

How Cable Providers Quietly Raise Your Monthly Bill

Steven McKean·Oct 16, 2019·1 min read
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LifestyleDon't Ignore the Signs of Financial Abuse

Don't Ignore the Signs of Financial Abuse

Michel Mora·Oct 11, 2019·7 min read
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Lifestyle5 Money Mistakes Young People Make

5 Money Mistakes Young People Make

Brian Keaney·Oct 7, 2019·5 min read
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LifestyleProtect Against 'Card Not Present' Fraud

Protect Against 'Card Not Present' Fraud

Brian Keaney·Sep 23, 2019·6 min read
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LifestyleFlooded Car? What Happens Next

Flooded Car? What Happens Next

Michel Mora·Sep 9, 2019·2 min read
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LifestyleWhy Consumers Ignore Energy Star's Air-Conditioning Advice

Why Consumers Ignore Energy Star's Air-Conditioning Advice

Steven McKean·Aug 28, 2019·1 min read
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LifestyleTop Wireless Family Plans for Savings & Coverage

Top Wireless Family Plans for Savings & Coverage

Carolyn Depoto·Jul 24, 2019·7 min read
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LifestyleBlocking Robocalls: How to Stop Spam Calls Fast

Blocking Robocalls: How to Stop Spam Calls Fast

Carolyn Depoto·Jul 3, 2019·7 min read
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Lifestyle15 Ways to Avoid Moving Scams

15 Ways to Avoid Moving Scams

Brian Keaney·Jun 24, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleTypes of Mortgages: Find the Right Loan for You

Types of Mortgages: Find the Right Loan for You

Steven McKean·May 27, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleHome Inventory Tips to Safeguard Your Finances

Home Inventory Tips to Safeguard Your Finances

Michel Mora·Apr 29, 2019·3 min read
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Lifestyle7 Essential Lessons to Teach Your Children About Money

7 Essential Lessons to Teach Your Children About Money

Steven McKean·Apr 8, 2019·3 min read
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LifestyleConsider These 4 Tips Before Switching to Streaming

Consider These 4 Tips Before Switching to Streaming

Brian Keaney·Mar 6, 2019·2 min read
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LifestyleDon't Let a Car Dealer's 'Yo-Yo' Financing Scam Reel You In

Don't Let a Car Dealer's 'Yo-Yo' Financing Scam Reel You In

Steven McKean·Mar 1, 2019·7 min read
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LifestyleChange Your Screen Habits: Save Time and Money

Change Your Screen Habits: Save Time and Money

Michel Mora·Feb 22, 2019·4 min read
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LifestyleDeclutter Smart: Organize and Save Money with These Tips

Declutter Smart: Organize and Save Money with These Tips

Brian Keaney·Feb 11, 2019·3 min read
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Lifestyle6 New Year's Resolutions for Your Finances

6 New Year's Resolutions for Your Finances

Steven McKean·Dec 31, 2018·4 min read
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LifestyleBest Winter Purchases: Top Deals and Smart Shopping Tips

Best Winter Purchases: Top Deals and Smart Shopping Tips

Brian Keaney·Dec 26, 2018·8 min read
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LifestyleDrive Without Debt: Car Subscription Services Explained

Drive Without Debt: Car Subscription Services Explained

Carolyn Depoto·Dec 12, 2018·2 min read
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LifestyleEthos Life Insurance: Easy, Smart, Affordable

Ethos Life Insurance: Easy, Smart, Affordable

Steven McKean·Nov 13, 2018·7 min read
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LifestyleWin the Lottery? Take These 7 Smart Money Steps

Win the Lottery? Take These 7 Smart Money Steps

Steven McKean·Oct 29, 2018·6 min read
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Lifestyle5 Practical Ways to Cut Expenses and Save More Money

5 Practical Ways to Cut Expenses and Save More Money

Steven McKean·Oct 10, 2018·6 min read
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LifestyleNeed to Buy a Car? Now’s a Great Time

Need to Buy a Car? Now’s a Great Time

Steven McKean·Jun 3, 2020·4 min read
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LifestyleCar Loan Hidden Fees Every Buyer Should Know

Car Loan Hidden Fees Every Buyer Should Know

Brian Keaney·Jul 7, 2019·6 min read
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LifestyleAvoid Costly Mistakes With the Car Buyer's Checklist

Avoid Costly Mistakes With the Car Buyer's Checklist

Michel Mora·Dec 14, 2018·3 min read
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LifestyleShould You Buy a New Car Before the Tariffs Hit?

Should You Buy a New Car Before the Tariffs Hit?

Steven McKean·Aug 20, 2018·7 min read
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LifestyleUsed luxury car bargains: How to get premium cars for less money

Used luxury car bargains: How to get premium cars for less money

Brian Keaney·Aug 10, 2018·7 min read
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LifestyleShark Facts: Incredible Truths About These Powerful Ocean Predators

Shark Facts: Incredible Truths About These Powerful Ocean Predators

Michel Mora·Jul 23, 2018·7 min read
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LifestyleGetting Your Car Through Winter

Getting Your Car Through Winter

Michel Mora·Jan 29, 2018·7 min read
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LifestyleCar Theft Insurance Protect Your Vehicle from America’s Rising Auto Theft Wave

Car Theft Insurance Protect Your Vehicle from America’s Rising Auto Theft Wave

Michel Mora·Aug 4, 2017·5 min read
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LifestyleThe Drive for Better Rates: Usage-Based Auto Insurance is Good for Drivers

The Drive for Better Rates: Usage-Based Auto Insurance is Good for Drivers

Steven McKean·Aug 2, 2017·2 min read
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LifestyleBest Apps for Business Owners to Run Smarter and Faster

Best Apps for Business Owners to Run Smarter and Faster

Brian Keaney·Oct 12, 2016·7 min read
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LifestyleApps and Services That Help You SPEND!

Apps and Services That Help You SPEND!

Michel Mora·Jul 7, 2016·2 min read
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