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The Top DIY Home Improvement Projects That Won’t Break the Bank

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If you want to update your home without taking out a second mortgage, here are easy DIY home improvement options for...

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Budgeting as a Married Couple — Our Little Red Book

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Payoff Team Member Ty K. shares how she and her husband overcame conflict while budgeting as a married couple. The...

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My Financial Compatibility Checklist

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I started asking these five questions to ensure my romantic relationships were financially compatible. Sometimes...

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Q&A With Mohamed El-Erian – The Only Game in Town

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Payoff board member Mohamed El-Erian talks with us about his newest book, The Only Game in Town, and the role we all...

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How My Husband and I Decided to Merge Our Finances

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Getting married is about creating one thing out of two. It’s about merging two people and two families; two sets...

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How to Sell Old Clothes for Money

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Need some extra cash? Check out these tips on how to sell old clothes for money. If you’re looking for ways to...

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All Bets Are Off: How to Make Money While Watching The Big Game

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The Big Game is this Sunday. If you’re saying “What big game?” then do we have the article for you. The Big Game...

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6 Ways to Pay Off Your Car Loan Early

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Why pay more than your car is worth when you can pay off your car loan early? About seven out of 10 people borrow money...

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Think About This Before Filing Bankruptcy

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No one wants to file bankruptcy. But when the bills become overwhelming, it becomes the best option for some. Or does...

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What I Gave Up to Pay Off My Student Loans and What I Learned

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After college graduation, I became determined to pay off my student loans as quickly as possible. I owed $28,000 and...

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Compound Interest – What’s That Mean, Anyway?

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What is compound interest and how does it affect you? Simply put, “Compound Interest” is a term used to describe...

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8 Tried and True Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

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Your credit score is important, here’s how to improve it. Your credit score factors in your payment history, the...

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23 Tricks Retailers Use to Get You to Spend More

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Don’t let retailers trick you into spending more of your hard-earned dough. Stores and restaurants have a massive bag...

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APR — What’s That Mean, Anyway?

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APR – What’s That Mean, Anyway? APR – it’s a term that we commonly see on many financial documents, but...

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7 Ways to Pay Off Your Credit Card Balances

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Paying down credit card balances can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be confusing. We’ve done the work for you,...

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Stay In The Black Friday

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When people talk about a business’ profits, they say the company is either “in the red” or “in the black.”...

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How to Say No to Your Financial Enablers and Save Money

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Who are the financial enablers in your life? Avoid falling into their traps with these strategies to stop overspending...

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5 Ways to Save Time and Money This Week

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We serve up one easy thing you can do each day that will cut down on wasted time and add money back into your wallet....

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Build and Maintain Your Best Budget

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Here’s a guide to creating a budget in just a few steps, plus tips for how to make sure you stick to it. Pssst....

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5 Important Reasons Why You Need Life Insurance

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Insurance can be confusing and it’s hard to know what you really need or want. But here are five very good...

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6 Benefits of Being Debt-Free

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For many, being debt-free is an ideal way to live — here are 6 good reasons. 1. Increased Savings That’s right, a...

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10 Painless Ways to Cut Your Expenses

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Here are easy ways to cut your expenses if you’re looking to spend less or save more. It can be frustrating...

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5 Apps That Help You Keep Track of Your Money

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If budgeting bores you or seems way too complicated, here are 5 easy-to-use apps to help you keep track of your money....

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The Beginner’s Guide to Your Best Investment Options

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If you’re a newbie, here are the basics when it comes to your investment options. As someone who considers...

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Build an Emergency Fund That Will Make You Proud

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While you hope your emergency fund doesn’t buy you anything but peace of mind, it’s there in case of an emergency....

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