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by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterSo many of the usual ways you can win money require pure luck. We’re looking at you, scratch-offs and lottery tickets. But luck is unreliable — we prefer to use skill.And we’ve found three great iPhone games that let you put your skills to the test for a shot at winning $83 every time you play — plus chances to bag much more.No pressure. You can play

by Michael Archambault, Johna StricklandThe U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last week has reignited the conversation about privacy within period-tracking apps.With abortion now outlawed or restricted in many states, privacy experts are cautioning that data entered into period-tracking apps could be used against a user who had or considered having an abortion.That data could be vulnerable to a subpoena in a criminal case or even sold to a

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by Michael ArchambaultSenior Writer Budgeting can seem like a nightmare with tricky spreadsheets and a million paper receipts but a budgeting app can do the heavy lifting for you. A budgeting app can help you budget with ease, take control of your finances and work toward your goals. Whether your focus is trimming expenses or paying off debt, budgeting — with an app or otherwise — is a powerful strategy

by Lisa Rowan Applying to college and figuring out how to pay for it is a rite of passage for many high school seniors.But what about adult students who have been out of school for a while? There’s no school guidance counselor to show you the way, parents probably can’t help you through the FAFSA, and chances are you have a lot of other financial considerations— like how to keep paying

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior Writer Inflation is hitting everyone where it hurts — our wallets. The cost of everyday essentials like food and gas is eroding away the buying power of everyday Americans. Paychecks don’t stretch as far. Grocery bills hurt more. It can feel impossible to get ahead. Money saving tricks, both big and small, can make a difference. If you’re looking to add some breathing room to your