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Ready to swap your everyday “Netflix & chill” for “sand & thrill,” without breaking the bank? Buckle up your fanny pack and pack light—these 10 offbeat vacation hacks…
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Introduction On the eve of June 17, 2025, the financial landscape in the U.S. is being shaped by a confluence of key developments in interest rate policy, consumer…
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It All Started with a $7.99 Box of Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets… Hello, friends! I’m Sarah—mom of three delightful money vacuums, laundress-in-chief, and the woman who once tried to…
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Let’s Get Real About Budgeting with Kids Hi friends! I’m Sarah — mom of three wild but lovable kiddos, queen of making a dollar stretch further than my…
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Welcome to the Land of Ludicrous Savings Let’s face it: saving money sounds about as exciting as cleaning behind your fridge. But what if we dressed it up…
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Possible Cuts Ahead On June 12, the Federal Reserve voted unanimously to keep the federal funds rate at its current target range of…
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