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I Have Terrible Money Habits. How Can I Break Them?

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I’m Stressed About Money — But I Can’t Stop Spending It

How Do I Plan Financially When My Paychecks Are Inconsistent?

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My Family Member Loaned Me $120,000 — & Things Got Messy

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every

by Elizabeth Gulino

Pre-Pandemic, I Had $10k In My Emergency Fund. Now, I Have $5

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every

by Elizabeth Gulino

My Father Disowned Me In His Will — So I Decided To Make My Own

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every

by Elizabeth Gulino

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I Was Told I’d Inherit My Late Landlord’s House. Now ...

Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every

by Paco de Leon

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Enter For The Chance To Win $4,500 — Here’s How

Hilary Shepherd If the mere thought of navigating anything money-related conjures up feelings of dread, stress, or even fear (student loans, anyone?), you'

by Hilary Shepherd

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How I Learned To Budget While Living Paycheck To Paycheck

There’s no question that we are living through one of the most financially fraught times in history. As of late 2020, 63% of Americans said they were liv

by Melissa Kravitz

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How Budgeting Early On Helped Me Graduate With My Doctorate Debt-...

There’s no question that education is expensive. Student loan debt has risen exponentially over the past decade, with $1.5 trillion in debt now held by m

by Melissa Kravitz

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by Olivia Harrison

Is It Time To Ditch Your Bank? Here Are Some Reasons To Switch

Chances are, you’ve never switched banks. A recent study by Bankrate found that Americans enter long-term relationships with their banks, using the same

When Will I Get My Tax Refund?

Tax Day is here, and if you filed your 2019 taxes only recently, you might be impatiently awaiting a refund, especially during a year when many of us have

What Happens If You File Your Taxes Late?

Filing your taxes is an unpleasant activity for almost everyone, even when you’re getting a refund — just seeing terms like “withholdings” and “q

How To Get A Refund On Your Car Insurance

One side effect of the whole country being in quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic is a dramatic decrease in driving. The dropoff has been so dramatic t

How To Negotiate Your Bills During COVID-19

the exact terms of your bills aren’t written in stone: they can be negotiated.

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Expert Tips On How To Get Help, Manage Money, & Deal With Debt Af...

Every week, we’re realizing just how deeply the coronavirus pandemic is impacting our jobs and finances. Over the past four weeks, about 22 million peopl

PSA: The Federal Tax Deferment Is Not A Filing Delay (Yet)

As the world braces for a recession brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 tax season is taking on new urgency. If you’re expecting a return, i

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Cheap Flights Are Tempting Right Now, But Should You Wait Before ...

Whenever you start to hear about a wave of flight deals, it’s hard to suppress the urge to jump online and book as soon as possible. Right now, howev

by Olivia Harrison

11 Trendy & Affordable Trips To Take This Spring, According To Tr...

by Olivia Harrison

Real Women Share How They Save Money For Vacations

Imagine if you had unlimited funds to spend on travel. For some of us, it might mean having constant access to a private jet — or at least always flying

by Olivia Harrison

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What Real Women Think You Should Spend On Valentine's Day

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These 12 Financial Podcasts Are Right On The Money

The beginning of the year is a great time to set some new financial goals. And time is money, so what better way to load up on the best personal finance ad

Real Women Share Their Cheap Meal Prep Ideas

we talked to real women about the hacks they use to make meal prepping on a budget a lot less painful.

by Olivia Harrison

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Real Travelers Share The Most Exciting Trips They’re Planni...

A new year means new opportunities to explore the globe. Of course, taking advantage of those opportunities often requires some planning and budgeting. Whi

by Olivia Harrison

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6 Women Share How Much They’re Spending On The Holidays — & How T...

by Melissa Kravitz

Learn About Kakeibo: The Japanese Art Of Saving Money

Saving money is hard. Really, really hard. However much you feel you’re scrimping, you’re always left with nothing more than a few pitiful dollars ratt

by Jacqui Agate

Fertility Spectrum

How Much Would You Spend To Have A Baby?

After Jordan Valley, 30, miscarried twice, she decided she wanted to get informed about her fertility status. After spending one year and $4,000 on testing

by Erika W. Smith

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Budgeting, But Make It Fun: How One Financial Expert Stays On Track

Is it just me, or does the word “budget” sound like something Jabba the Hut burped out? That’s one thing that kept me from figuring out my money situ

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