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9 Finance Documentaries to Watch and Learn More About Money
When I was in my early twenties, my idea of a great Saturday night was hanging out in my apartment…
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Do I Owe My Parents Part of My Paycheck?
Dear Penny, Late last year, I got my first permanent-full time job. I was very proud to have gotten this…
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Do These 5 Things Before the Weekend If You Have No Savings
The easiest way to save a lot of money is to make a lot of it first. If only it…
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Am I a Jerk if I Refuse to Pay for My Mother-in-Law’s Funeral?
Dear Penny, My mother-in-law is 89 and in good health. The reason I’m writing is that in August 2019, my…
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Why You Might Want Separate Bank Accounts in Marriage
If you’re married or living with your significant other, there’s a lot you share. Your home. Your weekend plans. Perhaps…
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How Do I Show My Rich Boyfriend I’m Not a Gold Digger?
Dear Penny, I’m 63, and my man is 65. We’ve been together for six years. He has a self-made business…
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How to Approach Your Landlord If You Can’t Pay Rent Next Month
If you’ve been out of work and can’t pay rent, the end of the federal moratorium on evictions is guaranteed…
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7 Tips for a Back-to-School Budget That Doesn’t Break the Bank
Back-to-school season comes around the same time every year, but like the holidays, it has a tendency to sneak up…
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What Is the 70/20/10 Budget Rule?
Living paycheck to paycheck leaves no room for saving, investing, paying down debt or donating to causes you care about.…
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My Mom Agreed to Pay for My Wedding, Then Got Cold Feet
Dear Penny, I got engaged in January 2021 and was very excited to start wedding planning right away. My mom…
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