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    We Bought an Investment Property

    I alluded to some budget surprises in our June 2025 Family Budget Update, but I wasn’t quite ready to talk about how our finances would be changing yet. I was still alternating between shock, fear, excitement, and dread. Frankly, I wasn’t sure how to tell you all that we chose to take on new...
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    How Medical Bills Can Hurt Your Credit Score and What to Do

    Medical bills can catch you off guard—even when you have insurance. One missed payment can eventually end up in collections and take a serious toll on your credit score. That can make it harder to… The post How Medical Bills Can Hurt Your Credit Score and What to Do appeared first on Crediful.
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    9 Ways to Stop Buying Things You Don’t Need

    Syrotkin Studio / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Retailers are exceptional at getting us to part with our hard-earned dollars, even...
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    Want a Home Insurance Discount? Join Any of These 5 Groups

    Aunging / Shutterstock.com If you’re a member of anything from AARP to Costco, you might be paying too much for home insurance. Various organizations offer their members discounts on such things as eye care, car insurance and homeowners insurance. Following are several examples of groups that...
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    3 Trump Tax Cuts That Democrats Want to Expand Even More

    Pla2na / Shutterstock.com It is a rare day when President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats agree on a big issue. But that is exactly what is quietly happening now. A handful of Democrats recently introduced legislation that would build on some of the tax breaks that Trump and...
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    15 of Amazon’s Best Early Prime Deals to Shop Today

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    What Is World Stroke Day All About?

    Tint Media / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. When most people hear “stroke,” they think of a sudden medical emergency. This is true...
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    11 Things You Can Get for Free in October

    Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. No tricks, just treats: From gratis grub to complimentary fall-time events, we’ve...
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    6 Things You Can Get for Free at Grocery Stores

    Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.com Consumers are still feeling the pinch at grocery stores, so it can feel extra good to get a freebie when you shop at your favorite supermarket. Several grocery chains around the country offer such freebies to shoppers. And there’s no catch — you do not have to...
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    Online Grocery Shopping Is Here to Stay: 15 Ways to Keep It Fast and Frugal

    Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. More than half of adults ages 45 to 60 say they now buy food online, according to...
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    8 Tips to Help You Score the Best Thrift Store Finds

    gabriel12 / Shutterstock.com Thrift store shopping has long been a necessity for those with limited resources, but these days it’s embraced by people of all economic levels who love the thrill of the hunt. Not only is thrifting a dependable way to save money, but it’s fun. Where else can you...
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    9 Ways I Extend the Shelf Life of My Grocery Stockpile

    Ladanifer / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. How you store food is critical to preserving freshness and extending shelf life. As you...
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    Stay Out of the Doghouse: 9 Lessons for Smarter Finances

    Aneta Jungerova / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Dogs live by instinct, not spreadsheets, yet their habits reveal surprisingly...
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    7 Ways to Get a Pumpkin Spice Latte for Less

    Boyloso / Shutterstock.com ‘Tis the season for the pumpkin spice latte, or PSL, for short. Starbucks, Panera, Krispy Kreme and a slew of other chains and local coffee shops are serving up the fall favorite. And it’s got a cult following. Just how popular is the orange gourd? Pumpkin-flavored...
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    The Retirement Crisis: 6 Uncomfortable Truths for Aging Americans

    Inside Creative House2175085631 / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The latest Goldman Sachs analysis reveals that 42% of younger...
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    6 of the Most Surprising Credit Card Rewards Available Right Now

    PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Most credit card shoppers focus on the usual suspects: cash back, travel...
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    Dave Ramsey on X: 3 Simple Steps to Tackle Debt Even With a Small Paycheck

    hamdi bendali / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Dave Ramsey didn’t mince words in a recent social media takedown of American...
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    Tipped Workers Feel Stiffed by the No Tax on Tips Law

    DGLimages / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Donald Trump’s campaign promise of “no tax on tips” struck a chord in places like Las...
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    6 States Where Long-Term Care Is Most Affordable (If You Can Call It That)

    Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Assisted living, home care and other types of senior care are wildly expensive. But if you live in the right state, you can cut your bill by half compared to what you would pay in more costly places. Recently, online senior care platform Caring looked...
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    Can a Costco Membership Save You Money?

    Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com Many people seem to have a love-it-or-hate-it attitude toward warehouse stores, but I am a proud card-carrying Costco member because it does save me money. Here’s how I save money at Costco and avoid the (expensive) pitfall of overspending on bulk goods...
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