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How Can I Save Money On Glasses, Contacts, And Eye Care?

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An unfair truth of life: if you lost the DNA vision lottery and need corrective lenses, not only do you have to deal with the hassle of eye exams, glasses, or contacts, you have to pay for it, too. We at Women Who Money understand as a lot of us wear glasses or contacts. So […]

Should I Move To A Lower Cost Of Living Area?

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Quite simply, cost of living (COL) is what you pay to cover the basics to live such as housing, food, utilities, etc. Since it’s not your imagination and it really does cost more to live now than it did for previous generations, would it make sense for you to move to a lower cost of living […]

Spending Money On Getting Fit: A Review Of The YMCA

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This review was completed by Vicki, one of the co-founders of Women Who Money and Women’s Money Talk. She is a member of her community YMCA and has been for the last twenty years. YMCA’s offer different programs based on their facilities, so this overview covers programs offered in her local Y. Check with the […]

Personal Capital Review 2019: The Best Free Financial Tools

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Women Who Money wants to help women (and men) at all levels take control of their finances! Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to improve your financial health. And Personal Capital is high on our list of must-have tools for managing your finances. This Personal Capital review was […]

What Home DIY Projects Are The Best To Tackle?

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If you’re thinking about a home project or renovation, you’ve probably thought about doing it yourself. All the popular home DIY shows make it look easy and even fun! It’s only human to want to save money, learn new skills, tap into your creativity and bask in the glow of a finished project you did […]

Health Savings Accounts: What Are The Pros, Cons & Limits Of HSAs?

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During health plan or open enrollment time, your place of employment probably looks like many others. There are lots of “water cooler” conversations about different plans, past experiences, deductibles, and copays. Health savings accounts are drawing your attention and you want to learn more. Let’s say last year you spent $8,000 on the “Cadillac” medical […]

How Do Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) For Child Care Save Money?

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If you have a child in daycare or if you’ve started researching the cost of it, you’ve probably experienced some stress in finding affordable quality child care. Child care costs depend on many factors, and even though there are things you can do to save money, working parents still spend thousands of dollars each year […]

What Does My Car Insurance Cover?

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Insurance is one of those bills you pay that can seem like a waste. Until you need it! If you have a car, you probably have auto insurance as most states require it. But do you know what your car insurance covers? Do you understand each item listed on your policy? It’s important to understand […]

How Can I Save Money on Child Care Expenses?

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As women, we know children are a blessing. We relished the anticipation of all the cooing and codling of our sweet new bundle of joy. While we tried not to stress about the exorbitant costs associated with hiring someone to care for him or her once we returned to work. After getting over the sticker […]

Do You Need A Budget? A YNAB Review

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Women Who Money is all about helping readers of all levels understand and manage their personal finances. Key to this concept is understanding how and where you spend, in order to track, monitor, manage, and improve your finances. Research shows that nearly half of Americans say their expenses are equal to or greater than their […]

How Do I Start Saving Money Living Paycheck to Paycheck?

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Do you ever feel defeated when it comes to saving money?  You want to save, but find yourself waiting for the next payday so you can cover monthly expenses. Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? The Cycle According to a survey from CareerBuilder, 8 out of 10 American workers say they live paycheck […]

Should We Hide Our Money Problems From The Kids?

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Honesty is the best policy. It’s one of the most important lessons virtually every family tries to instill in their children. But is honesty still the best policy when it comes to family finances and money problems? Yes. Families who are facing money problems should still be upfront with their children about money. Depending on […]

My Relationship’s Ending, What Should I Do About Housing?

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Your relationship is ending, and you’re soon facing moving out of your current home. But you’re not sure if you should lease an apartment, purchase a house, move in with friends, or go back and live with your parents or another family member after your break-up. There are so many emotional and financial considerations, each with […]

What Is The Best Way To Use A 0% Credit Card Balance Transfer?

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Everyone gets credit card offers in the mail. And you may have a high enough credit score that 0% credit card balance transfer offers show up on occasion. Sometimes credit card companies even mail you “convenience” checks you can cash and use to pay off debt or have money transferred into your account to use […]

Should I Really Try to Negotiate My Rent Increase?

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You’re sifting through the mail, and right away you recognize the return address. And you already know what’s coming next. It’s time to renew your lease, and they’re going to increase your rent. You expected an increase, but you’re shocked by the amount. Your rent is going up by $100 per month. Now you get angry. […]

How Can I Pay Off My Credit Card Debt For Good?

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After you pay your mortgage or rent, buy groceries, and send in the car payment, there may not be enough money left for the month. It’s easy to use a credit card to fill in the shortage. But before you know it, you’ve run up massive balances, with no idea how you’re going to pay […]

How Can I Best Automate My Finances? [Infographic]

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Before we get into the details of automating your finances, let’s explain what we mean by this term. Automation is setting up your accounts to distribute your paycheck on a monthly or weekly basis, so you don’t have to do anything but monitor them. Some examples of automation you may already be doing (just not […]

How Do You Test Your Budget to Ensure Its Strength?

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A budget is often one of the first steps to financial success. But after you have built your budget, how do you know if it is any good? Enter the power of 12. Take every line on your budget and multiply them by 12. What you are looking at it now is an estimate of what you […]

How Can I Start Saving And Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck?

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You’re not alone, but being part of this crowd isn’t comforting. And it makes sense when you look at the statistics. Just a few years ago, about 60% of Americans reported having less than $1,000 in savings. And a full 20% admitted that they had nothing saved at all. Let those numbers sink in. More than 3 […]