Category: saving money

The Big Read: With inflation putting the squeeze on families, some give up the frills while others cut back on basics

The families whom TODAY spoke to said they are digging deeper into their pockets to make ends meet as they try to ride out the […]

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The Big Read in short: Families tighten their belts as inflation continues to bite

Inflation, the measure of how fast the prices of goods and services rise, has made headlines in the last few months as the biggest economic […]

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The Victims of Scammers Aren’t Stupid. They’re Human.

Anna Sorokin (better known as Anna Delvey) in court in New York City, April 11, 2019.Timothy A. Clary/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Ms. Scheier is […]

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This 27-year-old finance pro lost $3,000 to an Instagram scam — here are the 4 red flags he missed

In a world where Elizabeth Holmes, Anna Delvey and the Tinder Swindler co-exist, it seems like scammers are waiting for unsuspecting victims around every corner. […]

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A 27-year-old who says he saves more than 80% of his income and is on track to retire early shares the savings and investing strategies he uses

Avery Heilbron, 27, lives in Durham, North Carolina. This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Avery Heilbron […]

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I’m 29, Make $45k, & Spent $228 On My Wellness Routine This Week

Welcome to Refinery29’s Feel Good Diaries , where we chronicle the physical and mental wellness routines of women today, their costs, and whether or not […]

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Save Thousands With Passive Saving — 3 Ways To Do It and How It Differs From Being Frugal

goodluz / Shutterstock.com What’s one of the best ways to save for the future and build long-term wealth ? Start by investing in index funds. […]

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12 things every woman should do this year

DEAR women, every day we wake up and we stare at ourselves in the mirror briefly right before we get dressed and focus on loving, […]

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Why you shouldn’t relax about tax (even with the deadline extension)

The taxman is taking mercy on us again this year, relaxing the return deadline and allowing those who cannot afford bills to spread payments. But […]

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Meet the NJ Mom Who Wants You to Make a Money Date

COURTESY KATHY ENTWISTLE As a Forbes top money advisor, Ridgewood mom Kathy Entwistle has been helping families make smart money decisions for years. Now she’s […]

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