Budgeting & Savings
The best high-tech and low-tech strategies and tools for managing your money. Learn how much to save, which apps to use, which debts to focus on, how well you're doing for your age.
Average Savings by Age
No one but yourself can answer how much you should be saving, but you can look to your peers to compare your progress against them.
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Salary vs. Hourly Pay: What’s the Difference? -
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Best Places to Exchange Currency & Save on Fees -
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Calculate Your Debt-to-Income Ratio -
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What Is the Cheapest Time to Book a Flight? -
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Save for a Down Payment or Pay Off Student Loans? -
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Budgeting for New Baby: Ongoing & One-Time Expenses -
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Dissaving Definition -
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5 Things You Shouldn't Do During a Recession -
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The 8 Best Budgeting Software of 2022 -
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Unemployed? Getting Money From Your 401(k) or Borrowing From Your Parents? -
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Women Should Plan for 100-Year Life: Merrill -
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The 3 Best Alternatives to Quicken Software -
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5 U.S. Cities Where Your Paycheck Goes the Furthest -
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The Most Popular Jobs for People 65 and Older -
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How to Save Money -
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Money Orders Are a Safe Alternative to Cash or Checks -
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How to Fill Out a Money Order to Send Money Safely -
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Caveat Emptor Definition -
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How to Use Mint: Budget Simply -
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The Worst Place to Exchange Currency -
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Discretionary Income Definition -
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Money Habits of the Millennials -
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Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 11
