Category: Money Management
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Money Management
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4 Things to Do as Soon as You Get a New Credit Card
So you got a new credit card — congratulations! Hopefully you'll soon be on your way to earning all sorts of rewards but first there a few things you should take the time to do. Here are the first four steps you should take before running off to use your new card.Activate itThis may be obvious but it's also important. Most cards can be activated by calling a toll-free number...
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Money at 30: Are Gifts Between Couples a Waste?
Serious question: why do married couples buy gifts for each other? Surely I understand that it's nice to be surprised and receive things you've had your eye on, but, in most cases aren't you really just spending your own money anyway? With today marking my third wedding anniversary and then, of course, the holidays just around the corner, my wife and I have been thinking a lot about gift giving...
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What You Need to Know About Mortgages and Your Credit Scores
If you're like most Americans, the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime is a house. Due to its outsized financial impact most home buyers finance their homes and pay it off over the course of three decades (although 15 year mortgages and other options are available as well). That's why it may be unfortunate for some that the amount they pay in interest on their home loan will...
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Can Cord Cutting Really Save You Money?
Over the past few years "cord cutting" has been the hot phrase that customers have touted and service providers have feared. While the terminology might be relatively new, the concept of cancelling your cable or satellite television subscription in order to save money certainly isn't. But is cord cutting a good deal?Before you sever ties with your TV package, here are three questions to consider.How many channels do/will you watch?The biggest problem...
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Median Household Income Back on the Rise in the US
It's been a long road to recovery for the U.S. economy following the banking crisis and recession of the past decade but there are some new reasons to be hopeful. Last year the median household income in the United States rose to $56,516. Not only does that represent a 5.2% lift from 2014 but also marks the first increase the figure has seen since way back in 2007, just before the...
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Is Your Grocery Store Loyalty Costing You Money?
If you're lucky enough to live in an area with several nearby grocery stores there's a good chance that one of them is your absolute favorite. Maybe you enjoy the friendly staff there, you think they have a nice layout and attractice displays, or perhaps they're just a little bit closer to your home than the others. While these are great reasons to give them your loyalty, that same loyalty...
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