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Tax Hacks 2018: How Not to Blow Your Tax Refund

on January 7, 2016

Your tax refund check can be an instrument of positive change, or just another wasted opportunity. Here is what you should do with it.

Tax Hacks 2015: How To Use A Tax Refund To Change Your Life
Tax Hacks 2015: How To Use A Tax Refund To Change Your Life

on April 9, 2015

Your tax refund checks can be an instrument of positive change, or just another wasted opportunity. Here is what you should do with yours.

If You Shouldn’t Fly When You’re Sick, Why Can’t You Get a Refund?
If You Shouldn’t Fly When You’re Sick, Why Can’t You Get a Refund?

on October 3, 2014

Airlines likely won’t offer a refund on a nonrefundable ticket even when you’re too sick to fly.

Need Money? 7 Crowdfunding Sites to Give You Cash
Need Money? 7 Crowdfunding Sites to Give You Cash

on August 13, 2014

Crowdfunding is all the rage. Here’s the skinny on seven sites promising to help you raise cash. We’ll also tell you how to improve your chances of fundraising success.

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10 Creative Crowdfunded Wedding Gift Ideas

on June 6, 2014

Tying the knot soon? Take a look at these creative crowdfunding gift ideas that could pay for your honeymoon or raise a down payment for your first house.

Tax Hacks 2014: The 10 Dumbest and 4 Smartest Things You Can Do With a Tax Refund
Tax Hacks 2014: The 10 Dumbest and 4 Smartest Things You Can Do With a Tax Refund

on February 7, 2014

Every year millions of Americans get money back, then blow it. Here are the best and worst ways to treat the return of your hard-earned money, along with some advice on tracking your refund.

6 Ways to Prepare for a Medical Emergency Now
6 Ways to Prepare for a Medical Emergency Now

on June 20, 2013

You can take steps to make sure you’re not slammed with medical debt because of a trip to the emergency room.

You Got a Refund? Rethink Your Plan
You Got a Refund? Rethink Your Plan

on May 1, 2013

Getting a refund is a good idea only if you lack the discipline to save money on your own.

Tax Hacks 2012: 7 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
Tax Hacks 2012: 7 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund

on February 27, 2012

Tax refunds are the only windfall many people ever see, and year after year there’s a big temptation to blow it all on something fun. Nothing wrong with that if your finances are in order, but if not, there are better ideas.

14 Frugal Uses for an Income Tax Refund
14 Frugal Uses for an Income Tax Refund

on February 14, 2012

Getting a tax refund this year? Invest it in something, or several somethings, that will benefit you for the rest of the year. Or even for the rest of your life.

Tax Changes 2009: Ready for a Refund?
Tax Changes 2009: Ready for a Refund?

on February 5, 2010

Before you file your taxes, it pays to check up on the latest changes to the tax code. This comprehensive list will ensure you don’t miss a thing!

Viewer Question: Emergency Savings: Bank Account or Savings Bonds?
Viewer Question: Emergency Savings: Bank Account or Savings Bonds?

on November 18, 2009

In an emergency, should you use the money in your savings account or cash in your savings bonds?

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Are We in a Recession? 43% of Americans Think So

on March 11, 2023

People are building up their emergency funds, cutting back on spending and stockpiling food.

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Just 25 Percent of Americans Use This Wealth-Building Tool

on August 27, 2018

One action can more than double your odds of achieving financial goals like saving money monthly and establishing an emergency fund.

9 Impulse Purchases You Instantly Regret
9 Impulse Purchases You Instantly Regret

on July 21, 2014

It’s buying useless stuff like this that keeps you from saving money and having an emergency fund in the bank.

There’s No Such Thing as a Free Puppy
There’s No Such Thing as a Free Puppy

on February 20, 2014

Got your emergency fund in place? Good. Now set one up for your pet, to deal with any minor (or major) issues that might arise.

More People Have Job Security
More People Have Job Security

on September 19, 2012

A new survey says a majority of employees are working on an emergency fund, though few think they might lose their job in the next three months.

Living on the Financial Edge? 7 Tips to Help You Keep It Together
Living on the Financial Edge? 7 Tips to Help You Keep It Together

on January 25, 2012

About to lose your job with no emergency fund in sight? Time to put your life in “safe mode.”

How To Formulate An Effective Personal Financial Plan
How To Formulate An Effective Personal Financial Plan

on March 5, 2010

Here’s how to create an effective personal financial plan: know your net worth and cash flow situation, get enough insurance, build an emergency fund and set goals.

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Gain Without Pain: the Top 5 Painless Ways to Save Money

on March 23, 2024

If you really want to sock away the savings, here are five things you can do for gain without pain.

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