7-Step Guide to Home Maintenance Will Help You Save Money

by Tiffani ShermanContributorQuick NavigationFor many people, having to spend lots of time at home can highlight the flaws in their living situations. Either we need to do a bit of remodeling to bring things up to date or we need some maintenance to keep things running smoothly.Judging by the amount we’re spending on home maintenance and remodeling, we must be noticing a lot of flaws.Through the third quarter of 2021,

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How Do I Calculate My Snowball Debt?

The debt snowball method is a system that concentrates on paying off debts with the lowest balance first. The idea is that you’ll be able to clear your smallest debt the quickest. This allows for a quick win, which can keep you motivated to continue paying off your debts. Once you pay off the smallest debt, you then move on to focus on the next smallest debt.This is a popular

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Student Loan Administrative Forbearance Extends Until May

by Tiffany ConnorsStaff WriterIf you have federally held student loans, you’re getting a break on making payments — again.The freeze on interest rates and payments for federally held student loans — aka administrative forbearance — has been extended by the Department of Education through April 30, 2022. Millions of Americans were staring at the resumption of payments on Feb. 1, until the latest extension was announced by President Joe Biden

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How to Save Money with a No-Spend Challenge

by Nicole DowSenior WriterThe less you spend, the more you save.It sounds simple in theory, but in practice, it’s much more complicated.Spending is built into our daily habits, from our morning trip to the coffee shop to unwinding at happy hour after work. We treat spending as a pastime when we’re bored, dropping hundreds with a few taps on our phone.Even when we try our best to stick to a

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How to Choose the Best Personal Finance Software for You

Personal finance software isn’t just something for accountants and personal finance managers. Everyone can benefit from user-friendly software to help manage their money. The right solution can make it easier to plan and track your spending, helping you become a more fiscally responsible adult.There are plenty of easy-to-use tools available. You don’t have to stress about needing accounting skills or struggling to learn a complicated piece of software. Here’s what

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What Is the Average Retirement Age?

According to Gallup research, 62 is the average retirement age for Americans; however, there is no one right retirement age. The ideal age for you will depend on many factors, from your personal preferences to your lifestyle and the nature of your work. For example, if your job is physically demanding, early retirement might be logical.Regardless of when you hope to retire, you’ll have to make sure you have sufficient

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COIN Pays People Just for Verifying Locations

by Quinten Plummer It seems like every app these days wants you to share your location data with them. Companies like Google and Apple often know exactly where you are, down to a matter of meters.What you’re sharing with them is valuable, and they know it. But what exactly are you getting out of the deal? Chances are not much.But a company called COIN totally gets it. In fact, they’re

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How to Post Jobs on Craigslist

by Quinten Plummer It’s quick and costs as little as $10 per post. And without too much effort, you could have your job posting live on Craigslist in under 20 minutes.If you’re wondering how to post jobs on Craigslist in the first place, it’s probably because you’re looking for a job board that’s low cost and still capable of targeting job hunters in your community.Craigslist is a good place to

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How to Post a Job Online: 2022 Update

by Kari Faber Are you ready to start hiring more employees? Once you’ve figured out your budget and what roles need to be filled, it’s time to start bringing in candidates. But if you’ve never posted — or don’t know how to post a job, it can be confusing.How do you know where to start? What are the best job boards to post jobs on? What job details need to

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