Tipping is a simple fact of life in the United States. Well, actually, it’s not that simple. There are a lot of rules to tipping. In reality, it can be quite complicated. If you live in America, you are probably already well-accustomed to paying the extra cost that gets tacked onto everything from meals and beverages to rides and haircuts. Read on to learn 12 Things You Might Now Know About Tipping…
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Whether you should buy or lease a new car depends on a number of factors including your budget, your automotive needs, and the scope of your expected usage. For many, the decision to buy or lease will depend on a combination of factors, particularly what you can afford and what you plan to do with your new car. If you’re still trying to decide on the best way to pay for your new car, read on…
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The internet is a vast sea of savings and discounts. But how can you take advantage of these opportunities to save? Check out our 10 Tips for Saving Money Online...
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So you have vintage clothes, antique furniture, and valuable collectibles taking up space in your home? Now may be a great time to sell a few things. How can you get cash for your stuff right now? Well, thanks to the internet. It has never been easier for private individuals to reach potential buyers. Read on to learn more about the best ways to sell your stuff online.
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Having a baby is one of the most expensive things you’ll ever do. The average family can expect to spend between $20,000 and $50,000 on childcare costs in just the first year alone. Read on for a breakdown of these costs and some tips on how you can save money.
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The tactics that advertisers and merchants use to get your attention are far subtler, more subliminal, and more persistent than those available to the marketing execs of the past. You may not realize it, but the internet tricks you into spending in countless ways. Know what tactics online advertisers and merchants use to get inside your head. Then you can decide exactly how much access you wish to allow them.
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College is expensive, so every little way you can save money is worth a shot. Enter that incredible innovation known as the student discount. There are tons of businesses and retailers out there who want to help. We’ve got your primer on getting student discounts here. We’ll start with a look at the best ways to ensure you maximize your student discount opportunities and we’ll follow with a look at the types of consumer items and establishments where these discounts often apply.
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We do so much of our shopping, bill-paying, and socializing online at this point that most of our payment information is just saved in our computers and smartphones. So what’s the point of keeping cash on hand? Cash affords a type of liquidity that remains pertinent even in times of economic uncertainty and sociological calamity. Read on to find out why this makes cash an essential part of the financial strategy for your household.
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Americans spend more on healthcare than the citizens of any other nation, and it’s not even close. Not only do we spend more, but the cost continues to go up. Fortunately, there are some strategies you can employ to preempt, lower, or offset your healthcare expenses. With a comprehensive understanding of your coverage and careful decision making, you may be able to reduce your healthcare costs without sacrificing the quality or immediacy of your care.
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We have an amazing amount of technology, information and convenience right at our fingertips. Of course, so do hackers, identity thieves, and credit scammers. Just as it’s never been easier to work, shop, and socialize online, it’s never been easier for bad actors to use these activities against you. Identity theft is a real danger, and it’s more commonplace than you know. Read on for tips on how to protect yourself against identity theft while making transactions through traditional methods of commerce.
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