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Thrifty Thursday: 5 Home Habits That Save Money

Looking to become a little more thrifty? There are plenty of ways you can do so, starting at home. We came across this article from apartment therapy that outlines five major areas you can save in and provides several links that offer more detail and inspiration to get you started.

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Personal Finance

How-Tuesday: How to Host a Successful Yard Sale

Whether you're trying to make a few extra bucks or just really need to clean up and clear out your place, one of the most traditional ways to do so is by hosting a yard (garage, rummage) sale. Sometimes they go off without a hitch, and sometimes, you end up sitting there in the sizzling sun for hours on end, wondering why you didn't just donate everything.

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Personal Finance

Thrifty Thursday: Free Budgeting Tools + Calculators

We've spent a lot of time on the blog discussing the importance of creating a budget and how to create a budget as well as establish emergency savings before diving into the likes of investments, major purchases, and career changes. Today, we've rounded up some free online tools and worksheets that'll help you keep better track of it all!

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Personal Finance

Watch-it-Wednesday: Medicare vs. Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid, both public care health programs funded by taxpayers, and both created by the US government in 1965, certainly have some similarities - and that can easily lead to some confusion between the two. Check out this video to learn how they differ from one another.

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Personal Finance

Graduate College Happier: Resumés Require More Than Just Your Degree

In our past Graduate College Happier posts, we've discussed thinking of college as an investment, choosing your career rather than your major, and finding the best school at the best price. Today, we continue our series with a focus on resumés.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Try This: Downsize to Save Hundreds of Dollars a Year

You might think the only way in which you can "downsize" is by moving into a smaller, cheaper space. Not true. Yes, that's an option and a great start. But there are many other ways you can downsize your life - and save a lot of money in doing so.

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Personal Finance