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If the thought of budgeting and living within your means brings up feelings of hostility, then let technology become a soothing balm. The best personal finance app is out there. It’s just waiting for you to discover its features, helpful push notifications …

Teenagers have plenty on their plates, from maintaining an active social life to keeping up good grades. Even with a busy life, some teenagers look for a job to have more money for fun purchases and build experience that can lead to …

We live in a time where people struggle to make ends meet. This is especially true for those just starting out and those re-entering the workforce. The biggest challenge for many is their lack of experience in the working world. For those …

The tax code, despite calls for countless reforms to make it fairer or simpler, remains intensely complicated due to tax incentives, politically inspired loopholes, complicated filing situations in today’s evolving family dynamics and many other pressures from corporate interests, consumers, political parties …

It’s good to already have a full-time job, especially in an uncertain economy, but sometimes you need more money. A part-time job can provide extra income for a better car or that swimming pool for the kids. You might even be struggling …

By any measure, transportation costs take up a significant portion of the household budget. For most households, car ownership is a necessity rather than a luxury especially in areas where public transportation is unreliable and even non-existent. In 2014, transportation expenses accounted …

If it is true that the dog is man’s best friend, then it is equally true that man’s best friend can be an expensive friend to have sometimes. Although you will never have a more effusive, more loyal buddy, the fact remains …

Celebrating the upcoming birth of a baby is very exciting, but it is also expensive. Besides paying for diapers and other supplies, it is essential to throw a shower. Although it is fun to gather friends and family for a party, it …

You're ready to upgrade the furnishings that make your home or office more accommodating. Before setting out with your credit card in hand, however, you should ask yourself: Is this the best time of year to buy appliances?