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February 26, 2016, Vladyslav Sukhovyi

You may have heard a lot of hype about crypto-currencies and about Bitcoin in particular. Essentially, a bitcoin is an encrypted number. A really, really big number. To us, it

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February 25, 2016, PocketGuard

College costs in the U.S. continue to rise, with the average annual tuition and fees reaching about $11,600 for in-state public colleges and over $43,000 for private institutions in 2025.

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Only One In Four Millennials Can Answer These 3 Financial Questions. Can You?

February 23, 2016, Dmitry Savransky

A new study has found that Millennials struggle to manage their money. While most people know how to spend, not everyone knows how to manage it – according to a

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401(k) Fees: Types, Costs, and How to Reduce Hidden Charges in 2025

February 16, 2016, PocketGuard

Saving through a 401(k) plan is one of the most effective ways to prepare for retirement. Contributions are often matched by your employer, the money grows tax-deferred, and over decades,

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Throw a New Years Bash, Without Bashing Your New Year Budget

December 28, 2015, Vladyslav Sukhovyi

For some people the most important time of the year is how this one ends and the next begins. It is a time of the year to reflect on everything

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5 Tricks that Retailers Use on Black Friday

November 26, 2015, PocketGuard

Black Friday is known as the best time to stock up on gifts for the holidays. Some reports say that 30% of holiday shopping is done on Thanksgiving weekend. While

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8 Ways to Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner

November 03, 2015, Dmitry Savransky

Whether you have decided to pay tribute to the Great Pumpkin or it is just your turn in the family rotation, it’s your turn to host Thanksgiving. Not to worry.

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7 Ways to Keep Budget Alive Over Halloween

October 27, 2015, PocketGuard

Many people enjoy celebrating Halloween oven any other holiday. Between dressing up, carving pumpkins and passing out candy, the average American spends $74 per year according to the National Retail

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11 Ways to Save Money on Food While on Vacation

October 15, 2015, Vladyslav Sukhovyi

The urge to try out local cuisines in a foreign land is often too tempting. For most travelers, it’s one of the must-do things on their travel list. Every culture

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8 Edible Landscaping Ideas to Save You Money and Improve Your Diet

October 13, 2015, PocketGuard

8 edible landscaping ideas to save you money and a flat, manicured lawn. The plain sea of green is so ubiquitous that most people never consider that there is anything