Category: Finance
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How to Handle a Credit Card Dispute Like a Pro
We’ve all been there. You’re going through your online banking statement like the responsible Rich Bitch that you are, when WHAMM-O: you catch a strange charge for $42.50 to some company that you’ve never even heard of. It’s easy to panic, but if you want to see your money again, DON’T. Try these five steps…
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3 Smart Ways to Game Flash Sales
Online flash sales can offer some steep discounts on your favorite clothes, accessories, and electronics — but can also drain your wallet if you’re not careful. And as with everything in life: do not accept the sticker price, even if it is a discounted one! There are plenty of ways to save even more and get the most…
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Why Leasing a Car is (Almost) ALWAYS a Terrible Idea
A recent Forbes survey found that purchasing a car is one of the most expensive—and most stressful—expenses in a typical person’s lifetime, right up there with a home, children, and higher education. But a girl’s gotta get to work, right? Just take it from me: do not lease a vehicle. Ever. Leasing a car is the biggest scam…
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HELP — I Can’t Afford My Taxes!
So you’ve teased out all possible deductions, sidestepped all of the myths out there and filed your taxes, ON TIME. Go you! Now all you need to do is sit back and wait for your fat refund to come back…right? Well, maybe wrong. If you’re like 2 out of every 10 Americans this year, you’re not…
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Sneaky Homebuying Fees that You Never Get Back
I bet you’ve heard this before: “Renting is like throwing money away!” Well, I couldn’t disagree more. That’s like saying that you are throwing money away buying food because when you eat it, it’s gone. Guess what? There are costs to living. And that includes the roof over your head. There are even home ownership costs you…
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The Pros and Cons of Buying a House
There comes a time in everyone’s life when the prospect of buying a house comes up. After all, it’s the American Dream! Whether it’s by relatives that (probably) have the best of intentions at heart, or friends that insist that it is the next step in your amazing adulting experience, at some point you’ll wonder…
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Don’t Miss These 3 Common Tax Deductions!
YES YOU CAN – get a real tax refund this year. But you have to know how to play the game, and that means going for every possible deduction that makes sense for you. Here’s what to look out for to get the most out of your taxes this year: Child and Dependent Care Credit.…
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5 Common Tax Myths, Debunked
“Taxes” isn’t a 4-letter word, but it might as well be. Yes, it happens every year, but every year seems to feel more confusing and complicated. You’d think we would “know better” as we do our taxes more often, right? Stop breaking out into hives one of these days? Well, chances are, won’t ever feel…
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The Best Time to Buy EVERYTHING
Buying new stuff is pretty much unavoidable, which is totally fine–because in the end, your money is there to enjoy! However, if you’re gonna spend, why not do it like a boss? There are times that are better than others to purchase things like plane tickets, cars, and electronics. Here’s a quick breakdown of some…
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3 Amazing Tax Hacks
I say this all the time: women are no longer working in a cubicle culture. Instead of working the traditional 9-to-5 office job, they’re out there getting it, pounding the pavement and making something for themselves. Whether it’s starting our own business, freelancing, or carving out your niche within a larger company, you get the…
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You CAN and SHOULD Negotiate Your Medical Bills
If you’ve received a medical bill recently, then what I’m about to say likely won’t come as a surprise: in the United States, we spend A LOT on healthcare. In fact, we spend more than twice as much per capita on healthcare than the average developed country does, at an average of $8,508 per person per…
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Spring Forward Your Moolah
It’s almost officially spring, and I’m just as excited as you about sunshine and…well, sunshine. Aside from that…who’s ready for a little spring cleaning?! We already changed our clocks, and now it’s time to spring forward in our money lives, too. Decluttering and organizing your life and finances will put you in the right state of mind…
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The Guide to Renting Like a Pro
When I first moved to Atlanta to start anchoring at CNN, I made a classic financial mistake: I took on more home than I could afford. On my own and making what I thought was a considerable salary, I opted for a spacious two-bedroom apartment in a posh neighborhood…despite the fact that it was just…
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The Rich Bitch Guide to Making Money on the Side
When I was at CNN, I made extra money on the side by selling all my old clothes on eBay. Being thrifty by nature, I saw dollar signs in things other people might have given or thrown away. So to realize that value, I opened up an eBay store. No, I wasn’t going to leave…
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3 Secrets of the Self-Employed
In 2011, I took a big risk: I left CNBC, a major network with all of the resources and big media perks in the world, to start my own production company. I felt an urgent need to reach a younger, broader audience with financial advice in plain English, and wanted to strike out to do…
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5 Corporate Scams You Should Slay Today
Even financial experts like myself can fall pray to scams. A few years ago, I was doing research on the best ways to rehab your credit score. I signed up for a few different websites to check my score online…but one in particular, freecreditreport.com, made it so difficult to cancel that before I knew it…
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A Woman’s Guide to Getting a Raise
A recent study showed that while 83% of millennial women agree that it’s important to negotiate salary and/or benefits package, only 41% negotiated any part! But when we (women) don’t take control of our own lives, we lose out-whether it’s lost money, opportunities, or dignity. Men are four times as likely to ask for a…
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7 Ways to Boost Your Finances for Under $7
It can feel daunting trying to tackle those financial New Years resolutions, and the last thing you want to do is blow a ton of money getting your budget organized and under control. But sometimes it’s the little (and inexpensive!) things that can make a huge impact. Try these 7 nifty ideas for a new…