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Your money-saving prodigy penguin writes
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Your money-saving prodigy penguin writes
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10 Ways to Save on Insurance
Having insurance is great when the universe decides it’s time to give you a major (or even minor) problem. But when you can get a policy for practically anything, it’s easy to spend more on protecting your life than living it. Don’t worry, though. We can help you...
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How to Maximize Your Tax Refund
If you have a tax refund on the way (or sitting in the bank), make a plan for that cash. Depending on the amount of your windfall, your brain may be running wild with possibilities. To prevent blowing your cash on impulse spending, Charlie can help you come up with...
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4 Money Lessons From Game of Thrones
Anyone here a mega-fan of Game of Thrones? *raises hand* Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, this series has been taking the world by storm and many of us are both excited and sad about the last season. While you can marvel at the awesome costumes, cry when...
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60 Percent of Women Won’t Marry a Debtor
We’ve come a long way since the Mad Men-esque era of the 50s and 60s, when financial security for women came exclusively in the form of a man. At least that’s according to the findings of a new survey from Charlie. We surveyed 533 single (defined as never married)...
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Understanding Opportunity Costs
TLDR: You need to think about opportunity costs when it comes to your finances. The words “opportunity costs” might sound fancy, but it’s really another term for the trade-offs you make. As in, what you gain or give up when making decisions with your money. Your...
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Financially Surviving Wedding Season as a Guest
According to the New York Times, the average wedding guest spends nearly $900 to partake in the festivities. That price tag can make your wallet want to say, “I don’t!” -- especially if your wedding season dance card is full. But don’t worry. Charlie knows a bunch...
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Penguin Pick of the Month: Slow Your Scroll, Take Control
Charlie recently took a peek at his bank statement and realized that he may have gone a tad overboard with the online shopping. (OK, maybe more than a tad!) Even though he’s our favorite money-saving guru, he is only Penguin. But don’t worry -- he quickly found...
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5 Lessons from Lola: A Money Retreat for Strong Women
What do you get when you fill a room with 50-plus, money-focused females from all walks of life — from all parts of the country, all professions, ages, socioeconomic status, knowledge of personal finance — in a positive, intimate environment? Pure magic. The third...
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How to Save Money Each Month While Paying Off Debt
You have oodles of debt that you want gone. But you also have other important financial goals, like saving money, that need your attention. These competing priorities can make you feel like you’re trapped in a chicken or the egg conundrum. If you pay down your...
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The Cost of Love: Differences in Dating Expenses Between Men and Women
The game of love can cost a pretty penny. Take the popular reality TV series The Bachelor. Female contestants are expected to bring their own wardrobe for the entire show. (That’s seven whole weeks!) This includes the entire kit and caboodle, from stiletto heels and...
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4 Money Lessons From Game of Thrones
Anyone here a mega-fan of Game of Thrones? *raises hand* Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, this series has been taking the world by storm and many of us are both excited and sad about the last season. While you can marvel at the awesome costumes, cry when...
read more
60 Percent of Women Won’t Marry a Debtor
We’ve come a long way since the Mad Men-esque era of the 50s and 60s, when financial security for women came exclusively in the form of a man. At least that’s according to the findings of a new survey from Charlie. We surveyed 533 single (defined as never married)...
read more
Understanding Opportunity Costs
TLDR: You need to think about opportunity costs when it comes to your finances. The words “opportunity costs” might sound fancy, but it’s really another term for the trade-offs you make. As in, what you gain or give up when making decisions with your money. Your...
read more
Reduce Your Monthly Spending But Double Your Fun
Spring is almost upon us, which means the weather is finally worth venturing out into, but your budget is lower than ever! You’ve tried to set budgets to avoid hitting your monthly cap, but just because you know you’re reaching capacity doesn’t mean you know how to...
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Are You Ready to Buy Your First Car?
From driving on an empty road, to picking up your friends for a cruise, or taking a road trip with your beau for a romantic weekend getaway -- personal transportation is the ultimate freedom and luxury for many. Eighty-eight percent of American households own a car,...
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5 Lessons from Lola: A Money Retreat for Strong Women
What do you get when you fill a room with 50-plus, money-focused females from all walks of life — from all parts of the country, all professions, ages, socioeconomic status, knowledge of personal finance — in a positive, intimate environment? Pure magic. The third...
read more
The Cost of Love: Differences in Dating Expenses Between Men and Women
The game of love can cost a pretty penny. Take the popular reality TV series The Bachelor. Female contestants are expected to bring their own wardrobe for the entire show. (That’s seven whole weeks!) This includes the entire kit and caboodle, from stiletto heels and...
read more
Why You Need Visual Goals For Your Finances
Let’s talk money goals. What are yours? If you have a big, audacious financial goal, it can seem really overwhelming — maybe you’re wondering how you can keep yourself motivated, or how to tackle the goal in the first place. What if there’s a fun way to do it that...
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Penguin Pick of the Month: Spring Break on the Cheap
Charlie is packing his bags, booking his flights, and struggling not to burst with excitement for spring break! Of course, as he packs his SPF and swim trunks, he looks out for the best resources to share with his friends. He recently found an intriguing article...
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5 Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Money
Love is in the air… but how about with money? Love it, hate it, obsess over it, or ignore it -- having a healthy relationship with money is probably one of the best things you can do for yourself. By now you probably know that your relationship with money can...
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