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Subscriptions can be tricky. At times, they’re easy to forget because we tend to pay for them infrequently, while other times we feel compelled to “get your money’s worth.” They multiply and sometimes offer overlapping benefits. And those benefits are constantly retooled for ever-changing prices, always inviting a fresh cost-benefit analysis. That’s why it’s important to hold no subscription…
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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. As the holiday gift-giving season approaches, we often are filled with a sense of dread: How will we ever find the perfect gift for everyone on our list, have the time to finish our shopping and come up with the money to pay for all the stuff we need to buy? Some Americans are saving money and sanity by changing their gift…
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How much money you have has very little to do with how wealthy you feel. That’s backed up by a new report called “Everyday Wealth in America” from wealth management firm Edelman Financial Engines. It surveyed more than 2,000 people from all net worth brackets, with an emphasis on upper-middle-class earners who have household assets of between $500,000 and $3 million. It’s not the usual blah, blah…
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Restaurant gift cards can be the perfect holiday present, especially for friends and loved ones who are notoriously difficult to please. And if you purchase a gift card from the right restaurant, you can get a little holiday bonus with your card. Following are a slew of restaurants offering bonus gift cards when you purchase cards.
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If you have the Costco Anywhere Visa, you have extended warranty protection — but not for much longer. Reddit users reported months ago that the card’s website no longer made mention of the extended warranty benefit, leading some to believe Citi, the card issuer, would soon stop including it. That is indeed what’s happening in early 2023, according to Clark.com: Extended warranties are available…
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No one likes paying bills, but chances are that you have at least a few. And, of course, the rules depend on who’s collecting the money. You might have autopay options, or you might be sending in checks using your bank’s bill pay features. When paying bills, having a good system can make a big difference — especially when it comes to extra fees and double charges. Here are a few mistakes to avoid…
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