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I suffer from a common shopper’s conundrum: I love finding creative ways to save money, but hate wasting time looking around for a deal. In the past, every time I would get ready to check out online, I’d open a new tab and type “[site name] coupon codes” into Google. Sometimes I’d search through pages…

Life is full of unexpected expenses. You get a flat tire, have to take your child to the emergency room, or need to replace a broken washing machine. No matter what life throws at you, having at least $1,000 in savings can help curb those financial surprises. Unfortunately, nearly a quarter of Americans have no savings…

Music can turn even the dullest activity into something enjoyable. If you’re like most people, you love listening to your favorite tunes when working out, doing the dishes, or commuting to work. With services like Spotify, you can easily stream your favorite playlists, find customized radio stations, and even listen to podcasts. To get the…

Thanks to smartphones and tablets, reading books, surfing websites, and even keeping up with the latest news is easier than ever. But what about magazines? How do they fit in now that so much of our content is digital? According to a survey by Mequoda, two-thirds of Americans still read magazines. In fact, of the…

It’s no secret that paid TV services are expensive. That’s why, between 2012-2017, 10 million people decided to cut cable.[1] If you’re one of the people who gave up traditional cable but still want to watch TV, know that you still have options. There are plenty of free movie websites for you to access that…

I’ve been to Disney World more times than I can count. I grew up going there once every few years and have continued visiting as an adult. Once my wife and I had our son, we knew we wanted him to experience it too. Everyone knows going to Disney World can be expensive. As someone…

Four days ago I left work with an almost empty gas tank and pulled into the gas station around the corner to fill up. Two blocks later, though, I saw another gas station that offered its gas at 10(¢)/gallon cheaper than what I just paid. I don’t ever want that to happen again. And fortunately,…

When I think of Christmas, I think of sipping hot cider at my grandfather’s house, watching my little cousins play with their new toys, and spending time with my dear ol’ dad. But when you’re struggling to get by or working toward bigger financial goals like paying off debt or saving for an emergency, all…

Movie theaters are a great place to take a break from reality. But with the average price for a movie ticket at $9.16, not including popcorn and drinks, seeing a blockbuster can be pricey.[1] Since skimping out on friends due to budgetary issues is the last thing anyone wants to have to do, figuring out…

It’s amazing how much your cell phone can become part of your daily life. I know that I’m a heavy phone user, but even I was surprised to find that I typically use my phone for an average of five and a half hours a day. That’s almost like having a full-time job of looking…