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Struggling with high medical bills? Negotiate payment plans that fit your budget, ask your hospital about charity care programs, and check for...

If you’re not paying attention, you can easily spend hundreds of dollars a month on non-essentials like fast food or pricey entertainment.

Revolving debt involves high interest and requires low payments, making it the one that gets many people into financial trouble.

Are You Living Beyond Your Means?

If you do have some wiggle room in your budget, adding an extra amount to your monthly principal payment is the best way to reduce your mortgage.

Instead of making biweekly payments, you can decide to make one additional mortgage payment a year, either right after your tax return is received...

One simple way to shave 5+ years off of your mortgage is to simply divide your current monthly payment in half, and make biweekly payments instead...

60-Day Challenge for the Over-Spenders

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Saving

When you switch your whole house from incandescent to LED bulbs, they’ll quickly pay for themselves and you’ll save a good amount of money on your...

Keeping your tires properly inflated and driving gently helps increase your gas mileage.

Especially if you have a big family, the monthly food bill can get out of control. Drinking a glass of water before every meal will make you eat...

Another step on your way to big savings is the shopping list trick. Make a list before you go into any store, and do not buy anything that is not...

Even if you are diligent about turning off electronic items when you’re not using them, you’re missing out on savings if you leave them plugged in.