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6 Smart Ways to Lower Your Home Energy Bills and Expenses

When working from home your energy bills and expenses may soar. Here are six easy ways to lower household bills and save money! Upgrade to Dimmer Switches “While dimmers are best known for their ability to improve a room’s aesthetic appeal, they also reduce energy consumption, leaving more money in your wallet. If you dim…
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How 2 Creative Women Earn Hundreds With Their Fall Side Hustles

These savvy women embraced their fall side hustles to rake in much more than just leaves this autumn! Read on to learn how they boost their bank accounts before the holidays. “I make $2,000 a month selling boozy jam!” Beth Zink Photography “When my in-laws passed away a few years ago, they left us a…
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These 3 Women Turned Their Passion for Books Into Cash — and You Can, Too

From selling ‘book purses’ to hosting author events to posting book reviews, these women turned their passion for books into businesses. Learn their secrets so you can start earning too! Stewart Cohen “I used to homeschool my kids at a time when people were throwing away books after reading them. I knew there had to…
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Upping Your Life Insurance to $1 Million is a Lot Easier (and Cheaper) Than You Think
With everything that is going on in the world right now, you’re probably not thinking about life insurance. In fact, it might be the furthest thing from your mind. On the other hand, it might be something you’ve been putting off, but the current state of world is making you think about your future now…
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These Are the 6 Financial Red Flags You Should Address Before You Turn 40

When the restaurant is dirty and the service is bad, that’s a red flag. When your date conveniently “forgets” his wallet, oh baby is that a red flag. And when an auto mechanic tries to pressure you into agreeing to a bunch of expensive repairs, that’s a huge red flag. Life sends you these little…
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5 Easy Ways to Save Money When Cooking for Guests

Hosting a meal sometime soon? You probably have a million things on your mind, from what recipes you’ll make to how you’ll decorate the table, and definitely how much money you want to spend. Trying to impress your guests while still being cost-effective can be difficult, that’s for sure. But according to Chef Sarah Glover,…
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How to Boost Your Credit Score — Plus 3 Red Flags Fraud Might Be Dragging It Down

Repairing a low credit rating can save you thousands of dollars every year. So FIRST polled finance pros for easy ways to do it. Yes, a high credit score can help you snag a great interest rate on loans and credit cards, but finance experts say it can also get you better prices on everything…
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Still Have Your Kids’ Old School Supplies? You Can Sell Them for Cash

If you kept your kids’ old school supplies, you may have hit the jackpot without even realizing it. Depending on their condition, appearance, and age, some old school supplies can be resold for pretty serious cash. Don’t mind us while we rummage through our attics and basements trying to see if we have any of…
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6 Secrets From Couples Who’ve Paid Off Debt, Built Empires, and Semi-Retired By 40

Are you one part of a couple? Someone’s better half? Partner in crime? That’s good news, because we’ve got plenty of money tips from real couples who’ve paid off debt, improved their credit scores and built business empires. They share their tips and secrets to financial success. And, hey, you two can even start using…
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3 Easy Ways to Make Money By Posting Photos and Videos on Social Media

Getting paid to post photos and videos on social media sounds like a dream job, but these savvy women have done just that! Read on to learn their secrets to success and how you can make money on social media as well. “I earn up to $3,000 a month recording videos for women over 50”…