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A Shopper’s Survival Guide to Black Friday

November 18, 2014 / Holly Perez

It’s 4 a.m. on Black Friday. While many will be tucked in bed dreaming of turkey and pumpkin pie leftovers, a large majority of consumers across the country will be hitting the stores. In 2013, the National Retail Federation says...

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Millennials: The True Cost of a Pumpkin Spice Latte (Infographic)

November 14, 2014 / Mint.com

Coffee has been keeping us – and our taste buds – moving for many years, especially as temperatures drop and seasonal holiday drinks reappear. More and more millennials are indulging in the delicious pick-me-up with Pumpkin Spice or salted caramel-flavored lattes...

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5 Tips for Cheap Fun in the Snow

November 11, 2014 / Kim Tracy Prince

If you’re trapped inside by the snowstorm hitting the Upper Midwest, or anticipating long snowy days this winter, you’ll need some budget-friendly boredom-killers to get you through. This season, give these 5 tried and true tips from veteran cold-weather survivors...

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Wedding Gifts: What’s Proper and What’s Not?

October 20, 2014 / Mary Hiers

If it’s been awhile since you’ve attended a wedding, or if you’re a young adult whose friends are just starting to tie the knot, you may feel clueless about buying wedding gifts. You’re not alone: giving gifts for big life...

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4 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Purchasing a Daily Deal

October 15, 2014 / Mary Hiers

At this point in time, there’s a real good chance that half the e-mails you receive and that aren’t immediately filtered to your Spam folder are for Daily Deals. Sites like Groupon and Living Social bombard you with multiple intriguing...

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How Football Fans Prep for the Game (Infographic)

October 6, 2014 / Mint.com

Watching football isn’t just a matter of turning on the TV or showing up to the stadium to cheer for your team. There are preparations to be made! From tailgating, to rituals, to superstitions — find out how Americans prep...

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10 Important Tips for ATM Safety

October 3, 2014 / Mary Hiers

Just as with mindful budgeting, awareness and common sense make up the foundation of ATM safety. It can be easy to lose sight of the risks associated with ATMs given how convenient they are, but cameras and skimming devices that...

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National Dollar Day: Get the Most Out of your Dollar

August 8, 2014 / Mint.com

It’s National Dollar Day and what better way to celebrate than to make financial decisions that help youget the most out of your dollar. Skip the expensive champagne and celebrate your smart money decisions by setting a new financial goal. Whether...

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Costly Car Insurance Mistakes (infographic)

August 4, 2014 / CoverHound

Are you spending too much money on car insurance? Check out what the average American spends and learn new ways you can reduce your own. Click on “Launch Infographic” for an expanded view.

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Simple, (Mostly) Free Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills This Summer

July 17, 2014 / Mint.com

Summer is here and with it comes lots of sun and relentless heat. It’s only natural to want to stay as cool as possible, but unfortunately, most of us don’t have the money to spend blasting the AC all summer...

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