Kristin Wong
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Open A Subaccount To Save For That Epic Vacation
Some banks allow you to open a savings account inside your savings account. You give these accounts specific labels, like Quarterly Taxes or 2018 Italy trip or Game of Thrones tattoo — whatever specific thing you’re saving for. Separating this from your main account makes it easier to see your progress as you save.
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Why Used Cars Usually Have Higher Interest Rates
Depending on your terms, the interest on your car loan can add up quite a bit. Your rate will depend on a few different factors, and whether the car is new or used is one of them. Rapid Finance explains why used cars typically have higher interest rates.
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How To Cut Down On Impulsive Spending
When you spend money impulsively, it isn’t necessarily on luxuries. We buy some pretty boring stuff: Household cleaning products, for example. Research shows we like to buy practical, useful things, which makes spending impulsively even more dangerous.
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Why Some Rice Cookers Are $20 And Others Are $200
I grew up with a standard, cheap rice cooker that my mum bought at a grocery store. Shopping for my own cooker as an adult, I was surprised at how many options there are to choose from and how expensive those options can be. Cooking rice is a pretty straightforward task, so what’s with the…