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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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Can You Guess Which Item Is More Expensive?

Online shopping brings thousands of products right to your fingertips, from great deals to those that are ghastly expensive. Can...


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13 Times When Paying for an Upgrade Is a Waste of Money

Let's be honest: We get so wrapped up with having the best of everything that sometimes we are suckered into...


8 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Be Buying from Costco

Bigger isn't always better! Here's what not to buy at Costco if you want to avoid waste.


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The 8 Kirkland Items You Probably Shouldn’t Be Buying at Costco

You'll probably find better deals on paper products elsewhere.


25 Secrets Millionaires Won’t Tell You About Their Everyday Habits

It's not all champagne and caviar. Here’s how rich people maximize their money—and how you can too.


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20 Supermarket Shopping Secrets from America’s Top Grocery Stores

It's clear why these stores are considered number one: the deals! Here’s how you can also save big at these...


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11 Things Car Dealers Won’t Tell You About Leasing

If you're in the market for a car or wanting to upgrade, the shopping experience can be a daunting one....


14 Things You Should Be Buying at Thrift Stores—and 9 Things to Skip

Thrift shopping is a hit or a miss sometimes, so we've asked some savvy thrifters for their expertise on what...

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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.


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10 Times Swiping Your Debit Card Puts Your Money at Risk

Stick with credit or cash, or you could lose A LOT of money.


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.


15 Questions Everyone Should Ask Before Buying Their First Home

So you've decided that you're ready to buy your very first home. Congratulations! Buying your first home is a huge...


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....


The 11 Worst Mistakes First-Time Investors Make

If you're new to playing the stock market, it's easy to slip up and make some costly mistakes. We asked...


Here’s Why You’re Probably Overpaying for Medicine

Does your prescription plan include an expensive “clawback”? Here's why that should worry you.


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11 “Disposables” You Should Stop Buying Now

By switching to reusable baggies, bottles, towels, jars, and more you'll save money—and the environment.


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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!


10 Secrets No One Tells You About Shopping at BJ’s

BJ’s is way more than your typical wholesale grocery store. These shopping perks will make you want to become a...


13 Surprising Things That Cost More for Women

The American Association of University Women found that women working full-time in the U.S. were only paid 80 percent of...


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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...