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Reverse the Way You Budget by Paying Yourself First
Many people approach budgeting in this fashion: Pay bills, spend a little, and any money that’s left goes in savings.…
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My Handyman Says I Should Tip Him $20/Job. Seriously?
Dear Penny, I had a handyman with two helpers do remodeling in my house over a period of many months.…
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How to Organize Your Financial Life With a Budget Binder
Photo illustration by Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder You’ve got receipts bursting out of your wallet. You’ve scribbled down financial goals…
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Should We Cut Out Kids’ Sports if We’re Always Broke?
Dear Penny, We are a two-parent household with three children under 10. We make about $7,500 a month combined but…
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Should I Tell My Daughter She’s Cut Off at 18 Now or Wait?
Dear Penny, I’ve decided to basically cut off my daughter once she’s finished high school, which will be just over…
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Do I Have to Send a Gift if I Was Uninvited From a Wedding?
Dear Penny, I need some insight into today’s wedding protocol. My sister’s stepdaughter is getting married. I received a non-personalized…
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Welcome to the New Penny Hoarder Community Site
Hey Penny Hoarders! As many of you know, we have a Community site that’s a gathering place for folks to…
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Meet Your Budgeting Method Match With This Personalized Quiz
If you’ve read a bunch about budgeting but still feel lost, you’ve come to the right place. Not all budgeting…
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Why Rich People Drive Cheap Cars, and Why You Should Too
If you were rich, what kind of car would you drive? A Bentley? A Porsche or a Ferrari? Maybe a…
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How Living Paycheck to Paycheck Is Smart
Here’s a simple question for you: Are you spending more than you earn each month? Let’s get even more specific:…
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