20 Cheap At-Home Date Night Ideas Whether You’re Together or Apart

by JoEllen Schilke, Jamie Cattanach Relationships are complicated, and longer term ones benefit from regular date nights. You can turn off the rest of the world for a little while, and just be a couple. There are a lot of ways to have date nights, whether you are in the same room, or hundreds of miles apart. Many couples have had to deal with one person being far away. Remote

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The 12 Best Drugstore Pencil Eyeliners Under $10 for 2022

by Danielle BraffContributor If you’re anything like the average woman, you’ve dropped some major dough on makeup. From foundation to liquid eyeliner to eyeshadow and mascara, it’s likely you have a drawerful. A recent study by OnePoll for Groupon found that the average woman spends $313 per month on her appearance, or $225,360 over her lifetime. Women spend the most on facials, followed by haircuts, followed by makeup. We’re going

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16 Best Early Morning Jobs for Early Risers

by Kristen Pope, Robert Bruce For many people, getting up bright and early is the best way to get a jump-start on their workday. A quick run, followed by a shower and a cup of coffee, gets these early birds off on the right foot. If you find yourself in the latter category as a morning person, your career options are plentiful as well. 16 Best Early Morning Jobs Here

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What is an Installment Loan and How Do They Work?

by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorAn installment loan is a lump sum of money that you borrow and then pay back in fixed intervals. Installment loans are often used to finance a major purchase, like a house, car or boat, or to finance education, though you can get an installment loan for practically any reason.If you’re wondering what an installment loan is, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more about

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49 Best Home Business Ideas for 2022

by Tiffany Connors, Nicole Dow Quick Navigation The 49 Best Home Business Ideas Businesses That Don’t Require You to Leave Your Home Work at Home… and Beyond Home Business Ideas for Selling Stuff Home-Based Businesses That Let You Work Outdoors Next Steps After Choosing a Great Home-Based Business Idea Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Best Home Business Ideas You fantasize about ditching the daily commute and starting a business

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by Michael ArchambaultSenior Writer If you own a Samsung Galaxy device, there’s a strong probability that your device supports Samsung Pay, the company’s mobile payment and digital wallet service. Using Samsung Pay, you can leave your credit and debit cards — even your loyalty cards — in your purse, bag or wallet. Simply tap your smartphone or watch to a payment terminal and, tada, you’ve paid. Samsung has been offering

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The 7 Best Savings Accounts for Kids of 2022

Best for Interest SavingsCapital One Kids Savings0.30%APYBest for Earning a High APYAlliant Kids Savings0.60%APYBest for Teaching About MoneyPNC Bank “S” is for Savings 0.01%APYBest for No Minimum BalanceTD Simple Savings0.02%APYby Kathleen GarvinContributor Do you remember how old you were when you had your first bank account? I opened my first account alongside my mom (who was listed as the joint owner) at a nearby credit union when I was in

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How To Score Cheap Concert Tickets in 2022

by Grace Schweizer, Rachel Christian, CEPF®There is nothing more disappointing than missing out on tickets to see your favorite artist live in concert.Especially after two very long years of canceled gigs, postponed tours and ticket refunds.With pandemic restrictions mostly lifted, pent-up demand is driving concert ticket prices sky high across the country.It can be really, really hard for an average person to get those prized concert tickets from big name

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How to Afford Music Festivals Without Going Broke in 2022

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterAfter two years of postponed shows and cancellations, music lovers are flocking to big festivals across the country. While festivals themselves are amazing, the damage they inflict on your wallet isn’t. Travel, lodging, meals, admission and incidentals all add up quickly.Just take a look at 2022 ticket prices for some popular music fests around the country:  Most ticket prices don’t include options lile parking, camping, meals and

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Dear Penny: Will I Owe My Husband Alimony if We Separated 10 Years Ago?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI’ve been separated for more than 10 years after a 30-plus-year marriage. The past 10 years, I’ve supported the family home, paid off all outstanding bills and paid off the credit card debt of over $15,000. I also sold the family home last year and split the proceeds equally. Before selling the home, I couldn’t afford an attorney for a divorce. (I

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