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This Dave Ramsey Tip Can Help You Get Name-Brand Products for Less Than Generics
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Don't go to the grocery store again without reading this.
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Generic products are known to be cheaper than name-brand items.Some people prefer name-brands to generics.Finance expert Dave Ramsey says coupons could save you more money on name-brand items than you think.
When you go grocery shopping, you…
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Here Are Some Higher-Yielding Alternatives to Savings Accounts
With bank savings accounts typically yielding 0.33%, it generally doesn’t make sense to stuff any of your money there.Recall that you may want to keep a minimum of six-months spending in a cash account, in case you lose your job or have a medical emergency.Probably the best place to stash cash now is in a money-market fund. For customers of…
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My Husband Has Astronomical Medical Bills—but We’ve Conjured a Scheme to Avoid Them
This column is part of Advice Week, Slate’s celebration of all things advice.
Sometimes, all you need is a different perspective. So this week, our columnists have swapped fields of expertise. In this edition, Doyin Richards, a Care and Feeding columnist, handles your personal finance questions.
Dear Care and Feeding,
My…
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I’m Not Sure Funding My Daughter’s Nose Job Is Really All That Different From Braces
This column is part of Advice Week, Slate’s celebration of all things advice.
Sometimes, all you need is a different perspective. So this week, our columnists have swapped fields of expertise. In this edition, Jessica Stoya, a How to Do It columnist, handles your personal finance questions.
Dear Pay Dirt,
My lovely…
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How You Can Get 50% Off Your Sam’s Club Membership
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It's a great time to give Sam's Club a try.
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New members can join Sam's Club right now at 50% off the normal price.The deal is good until Jan. 31, 2023, and you must be a new member to take advantage of the offer.
Popular wholesale store Sam's Club is currently offering an incredible deal for new…
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Liz Weston: Large gifts potentially reduce amount a wealthy donor can pass on to heirs tax
Dear Liz: You recently wrote about the capital gains tax implications when someone sells a house they’ve been given, versus one they’ve inherited. Would you elaborate on the estate ramifications for the donor if that person has a large estate? Would their estate pay tax on the gift?Answer: Few people have to worry about either gift or estate…
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Tax Return vs. Tax Refund: What are they and what is the difference?
When it comes to paying taxes, it's popular belief that it's a complicated affair but many assure that it's not that hard at all once you break down the different fundamentals there are and understanding the terminology used by the IRS.For instance, tax returns and tax refunds aren't the same, even though they sound similar, which oftenly makes…
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Financial Literacy (or Lack Thereof) Can Make the Difference of $10,000 or More a Year on
Suriyawut Suriya / Getty Images/iStockphotoIgnorance can be bliss, but when it comes to personal finance, it can also end up costing you a lot of money.See: 4 Reasons You Should Cancel Amazon PrimeRead: 3 Ways Smart People Save Money When Filing Their TaxesFind: How 2023 Recession Will Differ From 2008 and How You Should Prepare…
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3 tips before you use buy now, pay later to fund travel costs | PennyWise podcast
(Note: Tap here to listen to the episode if the above audio player does not load)Travel is the fastest growing segment of the "buy now, pay later" purchasing trend. It may work for some, but there are some big pitfalls, too.Helping us navigate the scenarios with host Teri Barr is Sally French, a travel expert with NerdWallet, to…
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I Never Imagined Paying Rent One Day Late Could Be So Disastrous
Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Lillian, Athena, and Elizabeth here. (It’s anonymous!)
Dear Pay Dirt,
I live in a rental apartment managed by a fairly large local property management company in my small city of Portland, Oregon. I’ve recently gotten a new job and due to the changes in my pay…
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