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Financially Fit for 2023: Expert Tips on Smart Budgeting This Year
Smart-shopping expert Trae Bodge shares some of the best ways you can save and budget to ensure you save money this year.
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No More ATM Fees? Accessing Your Money Early? Citizens Has You Covered
How’d you like to access your money two days before your direct deposit? Or get those awful ATM fees back? Those are just two of the perks from Citizens, which is committed to helping you manage your money now for the financial future you want.
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Budget and Apartment-Friendly Ways to Bring The Glam to Your Home
Design expert and content creator Julie Sousa shares her budget-friendly ways to bring a glamorous feel to your small spaces.
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Baker Offers New $1.7 Billion Spending Proposal for Mass.
Port improvements, housing development and environmental infrastructure headline a new $1.7 billion midyear spending bill Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker outlined Wednesday, as the Republican eyes more spending in his final months in office. The new spending outlays were offered as the Baker administration again made a major markup to the state’s official tax revenue forecast for the current fiscal year…
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Gamblers' Budget Tool Rolls Out At MGM Springfield
As casino executives and gaming regulators prepared to mark the official launch of the PlayMyWay program at MGM Springfield on Thursday afternoon, about 200 gamblers had already enrolled to use the voluntary gambling budget tool. The program that’s been available to players at Plainridge Park Casino since 2016 allows gamblers to set a slot machine budget for themselves and then…
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Here's Why You Should Start Paying Off Debt Now — and How to Get Started
The danger comes from interest rate hikes occurring several more times over the next few months and potentially in bigger chunks.
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Why the Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to Combat Inflation
Consumers hit with higher prices due to inflation likely aren’t looking forward to interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Here’s why the Fed does that.
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Here's How to Start Planting the Seeds of Financial Success
For many people, spring means the chance for a fresh start. Why not apply that to your finances as well?
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Here Are the 5 Most Valuable Airline and Hotel Rewards Programs
NerdWallet released its 2022 rankings of the top five most valuable airline and top five hotel rewards programs, based on rate of return on dollars spent.
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Inflation Is at Its Highest in 40 Years. Here's How Raising Interest Rates Could Help
Consumers hit with higher prices due to inflation likely aren’t looking forward to interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Why rate increases make sense.
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How to Rethink Your Budget to Combat Rising Inflation
As inflation continues to run hot, you may need to rethink your budget. Here are some tips.
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Economist: There's ‘Absolutely' No Sign Pay Hikes Will Slow Anytime Soon
Economists say employers will continue to give big pay raises, but they won’t solve the labor shortage and could contribute to rising inflation.
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Inflation at Its Worst: Some Ticket Prices Are Up as Much as 100%
Attractions hard hit by the Covid pandemic are raising the price of admission in 2022.
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Companies That Refuse to Be Transparent About Pay Will Be ‘Under Fire,' Says Salary Expert
A Salary.com survey finds one-third of workers think they’re underpaid compared with their coworkers.
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56% of Americans Can't Cover a $1,000 Emergency Expense With Savings
Most Americans are unable to cover an unexpected $1,000 bill with savings, according to a telephone survey conducted in early January by Bankrate.
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How Much Do Others Make for the Same Job? Here's Where Employers Are Required by Law to Share Salary Ranges When Hiring
Laws requiring employers to disclose salary ranges on job openings are becoming more common.
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Just 22% of People Give Themselves High Scores When It Comes to Financial Wellness
A survey shows that most people don’t have confidence in their ability to provide for their families and handle life’s unexpected financial events.
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Amid Rising Prices, American Families Fall Deeper in Debt
Between inflation and ongoing supply chain issues, prices are rising and it’s eating away at the average family budget.
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The Top 10 Cities to Find a New, High-Paying Job in 2022—Without Sacrificing Quality of Life
Residents in Columbia, Maryland; Salt Lake City and San Francisco are poised to have their pick of new high-paying jobs and enjoy a nice quality of life.
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Eager to Travel? Here Are the Top 22 Global Hot Spots With ‘Cheap' Airfares for 2022
Scott’s Cheap Flights analyzed round-trip airfares from the U.S. to locations all over the world to find 22 spots where historically good fares are on offer.