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5 Small Things That Are Killing Your Budget

It’s easy to ignore small expenses. We don’t often think of the small things when we look at spending, then we wonder why the budget is so out of control.

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5 Small Things That Are Killing Your Budget

5 Small Things That Are Killing Your Budget

It’s easy to ignore small expenses. We don’t often think of the small things when we look at spending, then we wonder why the budget is so out of control.

Rob Berger

Can a Bad Debt Get You Deported?

Can a Bad Debt Get You Deported?

Can a bad debt that's been sent to collections get you deported or keep you from being allowed to re-enter the United States, a worried reader asks.

Gerri Detweiler

The States With the Highest Car Insurance Rates

The States With the Highest Car Insurance Rates

The state you live in and how you drive can have a powerful effect on your car insurance rates. So can the way you use credit and pay off debt.

Christine DiGangi

How to Talk to Your Friends About Credit

How to Talk to Your Friends About Credit

The topic of credit is bound to come up in friendly conversations sometimes. Here are a few principles to follow during these delicate conversations.

Christine DiGangi

How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?

How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?

After I published my post on the retirement crisis yesterday, I got a few emails asking the same question: How much should I be saving for retirement?

Mike Dang

How to Create an Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less

How to Create an Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less

At the heart of a strong financial plan is an emergency fund. Here is a list of ways to quickly get you started, even if your income is limited.

Allison Martin

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (for Subscribers)

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (for Subscribers)

It's easy to see why subscription-based companies love the automatic renewal. But many consumers hate it. Here's how to deal with this tricky practice.

Bob Sullivan

4 Tips Before You Buy Your Teenager a Car

4 Tips Before You Buy Your Teenager a Car

Before you buy your teenager a car, it is important to discuss these four things to help them understand that a car is a responsibility, not a toy.

Kelly Trageser

Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Tesla

Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Tesla

How do you protect your personal finances and manage the pressures of your social circle?

Matthew Illian

5 Money Talks to Have Before You Get Married

5 Money Talks to Have Before You Get Married

Before you get married, you have to have some money talks. Not the one about sex and family but rather a few about money and credit.

Adam Levin

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