Budgeting

I Just Doubled My Salary. How Can I Adjust My Budget Responsibly and Still Have Fun?

A big raise doesn't have to come with big lifestyle changes.

By Rebecca Holland

3 Tips To Furnish Your Apartment Without Breaking The Bank

You can spruce your new place up without going into debt

By Em Norton

Buyer Beware — How to Protect Yourself From Online Puppy Scams

It's hard to resist all those cute puppy pictures, but here's what you need to know about online puppy scams

By Amy Tokic

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By Sandra MacGregor| 03.28.2025
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By Sean Cooper| 03.27.2025
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By Barry Choi| 03.27.2025
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By Amy Tokic| 03.16.2025
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By Sandra MacGregor| 03.10.2025
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By Amy Tokic| 03.08.2025
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By Amy Tokic| 02.22.2025
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By Hannah Logan| 02.18.2025
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By David Saric| 02.03.2025
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By Romana King| 02.03.2025
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By Jessica Wong| 01.30.2025
Ramit Sethi Says There’s no Right Time to Have ‘the talk’ About Money With Your Partner — But the First Date is Probably Too Soon

By Victoria Vesovski| 01.26.2025
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By Sigrid Forberg| 01.17.2025
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By Leonard Collier| 01.16.2025
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By James Battiston| 01.13.2025
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By James Battiston| 01.11.2025
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By Cameron Smonk| 01.07.2025
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By Bethan Moorcraft| 12.30.2024
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By Sandy Yong| 12.18.2024
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By Jessica Wong| 12.11.2024
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By Jessica Wong| 12.05.2024
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By Serah Louis| 11.25.2024
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By Serah Louis| 11.20.2024
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By Em Norton| 11.20.2024
Spending That’s Good for Your Wallet and the Planet: Young Influencers are Promoting Underconsumption on TikTok

By Em Norton| 11.12.2024
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By Leslie Kennedy| 11.07.2024
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By Shane Murphy| 10.29.2024
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By Gemma Lewis| 10.24.2024
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By Winston Sih| 10.24.2024
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By Winston Sih| 10.18.2024
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By Jack Lawson| 10.17.2024