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How Do I Budget With A Variable Income?

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Everywhere you turn, you hear having a budget is the first piece of the financial stability puzzle. But how do you create a budget when your income varies month to month? If you’re self-employed or only earn commission, you know one month you can make it rain, and the next, you’re in a drought. But […]

What Is the Pink Tax? (And Are You Paying It?)

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Women pay an average of $1,350 a year just for being women. For all the gender equality strides that have been made, it’s still difficult to be a woman in 2019. Women still only make 80.5 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. There were only 24 women heading […]

Is There Value In Buying An Extended Warranty?

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You’ve budgeted for it for months. Now, finally, you’re in the store, buying your long-awaited (fill-in-the-blank: dishwasher, iPhone, smartwatch, used car). “Would you like an extended warranty with that?” you’re asked. Hmmm. “Do I?” you think. Typically, extended warranties are a relatively low-cost add-on to your pricey electronic, car, or even home purchase. So it […]

Is Pet Insurance Really Worth The Money?

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There’s no denying we love our pets. They’re even considered family members by many owners. With 68% of all households in the United States owning at least one pet, it won’t surprise you plenty of money is spent on our furry, feathery, and scaly friends. According to the American Pet Products Association, close to $70 […]

What Are The Best Ways To Save Money On Dental Care?

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You wonder how much insurance will cover when a reminder for your next dentist appointment pops up on your calendar. You can’t sleep because of a toothache, but insurance coverage through your new job doesn’t start for weeks. You’ve put off routine cleanings the last few years because you don’t have dental insurance and you’re […]

Turning My Hobby Into A Business, Are There Tax Benefits?

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You started out designing t-shirts for a family reunion. Before you knew it, requests for other designs were trickling in. Does this sound familiar? Maybe it isn’t graphic design. Perhaps it’s dog walking, babysitting, reselling, or crafting. If you’re like most people, you have a hobby you love and are really good at. A growing […]

Ready To Learn More About Managing Your Money? Start Here

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Is reducing debt and saving for the future on your to-do list? Then you’ve come to the right place. If you’re ready to start managing your money more effectively, check out our top beginner articles on taking control of your personal finances. You’ll learn about breaking the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. Also, find […]

What is a Good Way to Start a Spending Plan? [Budgeting 101]

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Each time you’ve pulled out your credit card this month, it’s bothered you more. This was supposed to be the year for starting a budget, building an emergency fund, and quitting living paycheck to paycheck. But your New Year’s resolution to take control of your money lasted until the holiday bills showed up in the […]

How Can I Save Money On Prescription Medications?

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According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, well over 4 billion retail prescription drugs were filled at pharmacies in the United States in 2017. If you’re generally healthy, have good insurance, and only need to fill a prescription a few times a year (or less), you may not worry about how to save money on prescription medications. […]

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 […]

What Can I Do About Housing After My Divorce Or Breakup?

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You are going through a divorce or your long-term relationship is ending, and you’re soon facing moving out of your current home. But you’re not sure if you should purchase a house, lease an apartment, move in with friends, or go back and live with your parents or another family member after your break-up. There are […]

Personal Capital Review 2020: 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. Personal Capital is high on our list of must-have tools for managing your finances. This Personal Capital review is by […]

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 […]

Dependent Care FSAs: Do Flexible Spending Accounts Save You Money on Child Care?

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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 childcare. Childcare 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 for child […]

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 You 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 […]

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 […]

Best Ways To Use A 0% Credit Card Balance Transfer

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Nearly everyone gets credit card offers in the mail. And if you have a high enough credit score, 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 […]

Can And Should You Negotiate A Rent Increase?

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You were anticipating a rent increase, but you’re shocked by the new amount, perhaps even angry. Your rent is going up by $100 per month. You’ve always paid your rent on time, and you’re a good tenant. A rent increase this large seems unfair. Your first thought? It’s time to move. Then you remember how much […]

How Can I Pay Off Credit Card Debt For Good? [Tips For Paying Your Debt Off Faster]

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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 […]

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How Do I Budget With A Variable Income?

What Is the Pink Tax? (And Are You Paying It?)

Is There Value In Buying An Extended Warranty?

Is Pet Insurance Really Worth The Money?

What Are The Best Ways To Save Money On Dental Care?

Turning My Hobby Into A Business, Are There Tax Benefits?

Ready To Learn More About Managing Your Money? Start Here

What is a Good Way to Start a Spending Plan? [Budgeting 101]

How Can I Save Money On Prescription Medications?

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

Should I Move To A Lower Cost Of Living Area?

Spending Money On Getting Fit: A Review Of The YMCA

What Can I Do About Housing After My Divorce Or Breakup?

Personal Capital Review 2020: The Best Free Financial Tools

What Home DIY Projects Are The Best To Tackle?

Dependent Care FSAs: Do Flexible Spending Accounts Save You Money on Child Care?

What Does My Car Insurance Cover?

How Can I Save Money on Child Care Expenses?

Do You Need A Budget? A YNAB Review

How Do You Start Saving Money Living Paycheck to Paycheck?

Should We Hide Our Money Problems From The Kids?

Best Ways To Use A 0% Credit Card Balance Transfer

Can And Should You Negotiate A Rent Increase?

How Can I Pay Off Credit Card Debt For Good? [Tips For Paying Your Debt Off Faster]

How Can I Best Automate My Finances? [Infographic]

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