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Best Time to Buy Furniture

When Is the Best Time to Buy Furniture?

Stephen Layton
Sept. 10, 2019

Shopping for furniture that suits both your style and budget is a tough, but not impossible, task. If you make your purchase at particular periods of the year when sales abound,…

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‘Ballers’ Doesn’t Fumble When It Comes to Money Matters

Stephen Layton
Nov. 8, 2017

HBO’s “Ballers” follows the network’s tried-and-true prestige drama format — it’s a soap opera, but with enough razzle-dazzle so it doesn’t feel like one. And razzle-dazzle isn’t hard to come…

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No, You Can’t Just Be a Bartender

Stephen Layton
Oct. 31, 2017

If you spend time trawling through those “How to Make Extra Cash … Quick!” articles, you’ll inevitably find this bit of wisdom: “Just head down to your local watering hole…

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5 Money Moves From Terrell Owens

Stephen Layton
Oct. 9, 2017

Legendary NFL receiver Terrell Owens knows a thing or two about money: the opportunities it can bring and the mistakes you can make with it. Since retiring from the NFL,…

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How to Negotiate Your Bills

Bill Negotiation: Get a Better Deal on Cable, Internet and More

Stephen Layton
Jan. 12, 2022

With a bit of research, interpersonal finesse and tenacity, you can negotiate with the dreaded cable company — and many other service providers — to lower your bills. Here are some…

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8 Places to Sell Stuff Online

8 Places to Sell Stuff Online

Stephen Layton & Laura McMullen
Aug. 5, 2022

Before you sell stuff online to make extra money, determine the ideal venue for your goods. Selling Grandma’s vintage tea cozies is a different endeavor from offloading your old stereo system.…

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Moving Without Help From Friends? Take These 5 Steps

Stephen Layton & Lauren Schwahn
May 20, 2020

Moving is a real pain — which is why it usually takes some amount of enticement for your friends and family to schlep your worldly possessions from one place to…

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What Is My Take-Home Income?

Stephen Layton
June 23, 2022

One of the first steps to understanding your finances is understanding your income. Once you know what you bring in each month — and can predict this at least somewhat…

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4 Alternatives to Traditional Broadband Service

Stephen Layton
March 15, 2017

For most consumers, a wired broadband connection (whether via cable, DSL or fiber optic, if you can find it) offers the fastest and most reliable internet service. However, these aren’t…

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6 Ways to Get Cheap Internet in 2022

Stephen Layton
Feb. 3, 2022

Saving money feels good, especially on costly (but often necessary) expenses like internet. If you’re happy with your provider, but not your bill, try negotiating or bundling your services. Looking…

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