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Four Safer Alternatives to Payday Loans and Early Wage Apps
Payday loans are predatory and always a bad idea, and programs that advance you a portion of paycheck aren’t much better.
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How to Get a Free Car If You Really Can’t Afford One
If you’re struggling and need a vehicle to get to work, job interviews, or other necessary appointments, there are ways to get a free car. But it isn’t easy—or guaranteed.
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Which Event Ticket Sites Have the Best Deals?
Because Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, and TickPick are not all created equal.
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The Best Apps, Sites, and Places Where You Can Trade Instead of Buy
To keep expenses down, try going back in time and barter your skills and possessions away.
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How Someone Can Ruin Your Credit Without Committing Identity Theft
Sometimes the call is coming from inside the house.
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Six Things You Should Write Into the Contract When You Buy a New Car
Because cars are expensive, and you deserve as many extras as you can get.
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Why All Married People Need a Post-Nuptial Agreement
You should consider a post-nuptial agreement—because people and relationships never stop changing.
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Why You Should Use Virtual Cards to Pay for Subscriptions
Use a virtual card to make signing up (and cancelling) easier and more secure.
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You Can Borrow Money From Yourself With a 'Passbook Loan'
Yes, you can use your savings account money without losing it.
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Seven Ways to Get Cheaper Event Tickets
You don't need to give Ticketmaster all your money.
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A Second Job Might Not Be the Solution, Actually
When you’re struggling with your finances, a second job might seem like a no-brainer solution—but in practice, it doesn’t always help.
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All the Metal Stuff You Can Sell for Scrap When Remodeling
When you tear your house apart to beautify it, it’s typical to just order a dumpster for the debris—but there might be scrap metal money in it for you.
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How to Revoke a Company’s ACH Authorization to Stop Them From Debiting Your Account
Whether it’s a payday loan or some other regular debit, you always control who has access to your bank account.
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Where to Find U.S. Communities That Are Testing Universal Basic Income
If you’re looking for a place to live that offers a financial safety net, here’s where to look.
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Avoid Impulse Buying by Disabling Amazon's 1-Click Ordering
Avoid emptying your wallet by turning off Amazon's "buy now" option.
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All the Times You Should be Using a Cashier’s Check (but Aren’t)
Not all paper checks have gone the way of the dinosaurs.
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You Can Become a ‘Camp Host’ and Live at National Parks for Free
If you’re 18 or older, own an RV, and need some financial breathing room, being a camp host might be ideal for you.
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Outlet Grocery Stores Can Save You a Ton of Money
Outlet grocery stores—aka salvage groceries or food liquidators—buy up food that’s almost expired, dented, or otherwise imperfect and sell it to you at a large discount.
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These Are The U.S. Cities With the Highest and Lowest Cost of Living
Find out where you might feel less squeezed by your daily expenses.
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Medical Credit Cards Are a Bad Idea, Actually
Medical financing might look attractive but it lead to more debt down the line.