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How to Protect Yourself With Renter’s Insurance

Kat Tretina July 27, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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35 percent of American households rent their homes. Renting makes sense for many reasons: you might not be financially ready to buy a home, are testing out a new city, or it might be cheaper to rent than to buy in your area. Renting can be a great solution, but there are some risks involved. If you are going to lease a home, you need to have an essential safeguard against damage or theft: renter’s insurance.
How Many Credit Cards Should You Carry?

Kat Tretina July 20, 2022 • 5 Minute Read
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If used strategically, credit cards can be an amazing tool. They can give you more flexibility in your spending, allow you to earn valuable rewards, and you can take advantage of benefits like free car rental insurance and purchase protection.
Buy Used

Amanda Peterson July 13, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Why spend hundreds of dollars on name brand clothes, shoes, and toys when they will grow out of it almost as soon as you purchase it? Save money now. Put that extra money you may have spent on high dollar items in a savings account for when they get older. Or, use that money and take them on a fun vacation or trip!
Independence Day History

Amanda Peterson July 4, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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We celebrate Independence Day every year in America, usually with fireworks, barbeques, boating, swimming, fishing, bonfires, and family or friend get-togethers. But one might wonder just how did the infamous holiday came to be? We know general facts about "it's the birthday of the USA" and we are celebrating our independence, but what does that really mean?
Freeze Any Leftovers

Amanda Peterson July 1, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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This week's #FrugalFriday focuses on leftovers! Did you make too much of a meal, or not feed as many as you originally thought? Be frugal and freeze it!