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Trading to Get What You Need Without Spending Money
The pandemic has inspired many people to think creatively about getting the goods and services they need. For some, that…
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6 Reasons to Wait to Renovate Because of High Cost of Lumber
Home renovations are never cheap. But the soaring cost of lumber is making that statement especially painful. Thanks to a…
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Can I Get a Refund on My Kids’ Student Loan Payments?
Dear Penny, I have been paying down my federal parent student loans during the pandemic and haven’t missed a payment.…
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These 10 Easy, Cheap Craft Projects Will Keep Kids Busy for Hours
For a lot of parents, the words “easy craft projects” are an oxymoron that conjures up visions of frustrated children…
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Lyft and Uber Driver Shortage Means Higher Pay For Drivers
If you’ve ever considered driving for Uber or Lyft, now’s the time. Both rideshare platforms are offering incentives to drivers…
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Should We Invest or Spend More Money on Vacations?
Dear Penny, After much personal sacrifice, we just paid off our last car loan, leaving us with only the mortgage…
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Get Married for Less by Eloping
Just a few generations ago, elopements had a whiff of scandal. They were associated more with Romeo and Juliet types…
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Pandemic Side Gig Skills Useful After COVID
Did you make money contact tracing for a government agency in the last year? If so, the pandemic side gig…
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6 Tips to Help Women Return to Work
This past year hasn’t been easy for anyone, but it’s been especially rough for the overwhelming number of women facing…
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How Do I Deal With My Husband Who Refuses to Work?
Dear Penny, My husband has constantly changed jobs since I’ve been out of pharmacy school for 11 years. He got…
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