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Have you ever really thought about your spending habits? Being aware of what you’re spending your money on and why is an important first step on your way to financial sucess. Let the journey begin!

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9 Bizarre Things You Never Knew You Could Get at Costco

On the off-chance there's a coffin on your shopping list...


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15 Things You Aren’t Buying at Costco—but Should

If you're heading to Costco for only mega rolls of toilet paper, dish soap, and maybe a rotisserie chicken,...


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20 Grocery Store Items with the Highest Markups

You can save a bundle by learning how to get the best deals on these surprisingly expensive items


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The Amazing Perk of Buying Gift Cards from Costco

Get ready to save up to 25 percent.


15 Things You May Not Want to Buy at the Airport

Traveling is expensive enough. Don't make it more so by buying any of these items while you're at the airport.


18 Shopping Secrets Teachers Use When Buying Back-to-School Supplies

No one knows school supplies like teachers, so you'll want to steal their strategies for big-time back-to-school savings.


14 Things You Shouldn’t Buy in Home-Improvement Stores

Find out which items you're better off leaving on the shelves the next time you're at a hardware megastore.


13 Savvy Shopping Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew All Along

The bad news: You're probably overpaying every time you buy something. The really good news: We're about to change all...

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17 Things to Always Buy at the Supermarket—Besides Food

If you're only buying things you can chew, you're missing out on the real values of your local grocery store....


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13 Things You Need to Know Before Grocery Shopping Online

Reclaim your weekends and save money with these tips for online grocery shopping that will have you successfully avoiding the...


15 Supermarket Buys That Are a Huge Waste of Money

Supermarkets offer great savings—unless you're putting these items in your cart!


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This Is Why You Need to Start Buying Gas at Costco

Costco is more than just a cheap place for groceries! Those discounted prices can apply to a majority of your...


You’ll Never Believe That THIS Is the Most Popular Makeup Brand in America

Despite shopping in department and specialty stores, American women overwhelmingly favor this type of makeup, according to a new survey.


11 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score and Fix Your Credit

A good credit score is essential for life milestones such as purchasing your first home or car. Don't make the...


13 Things Credit Card Companies Know About You

How you wield that little piece of plastic can reveal how well you care for your home, the state of...


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These Costco Shopping Tips Will Save You Tons of Money

Get ready to save BIG at this popular wholesale store.


5 Shopping Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

Before you buy one more present, try these tips.

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6 Insurance Policies That Aren’t Worth the Money

"Insurance is meant to protect against the really big stuff that rains down on you," says Fair Oaks, California, insurance...



If You Swipe Your Debit Card as “Credit,” You’re Wasting Your Money—Here’s Why

What happens if you swipe your debit card as credit? Truth be told, most people don't know the difference.


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Malware Infections Spike in November and December—Here’s How Protect Your Personal Info

Cyber-savvy scammers are standing by to snag our personal information and infect our devices with malware. Here's how to protect...


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14 Things Nutritionists Always Do At the Grocery Store (That You Might Not)

Looking to revamp your grocery store game plan? Take these tips for a healthy food list from registered dietitians on...


Top Tips for Buying Baby Clothes

Use these six guidelines when purchasing clothes for babies to avoid being left with expensive garments your little one wore...

The Real Difference Between Dollar Tree and Dollar General

Despite their names being so similar, they actually have a difference when it comes to your shopping experience.