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The Affordable Care Act has given more Americans access to health insurance, but many of those plans come with high deductibles -- which are also becoming more common in employer-provided plans 5 unusual ways to make extra money 01/29/2015 09:00am • If you're looking to find ways to make easy money, then you're in the right place. Looking for new job or getting a raise at your existing one are not your only options when it comes to boosting your income. If you're open to putting ads on your car or to being the next NASA test subject, then here 5 Ways to Save $5,000 01/28/2015 07:00pm • If your pockets are feeling a little light these days, it might be time to re-examine your financial habits and explore ways to start building a cash reserve instead of spending it. The good news is that there are a number of creative ways to cut spending from your daily and monthly habits. 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Surprisingly, a 2010 study by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research found th 10 Twitter Accounts to Follow for Great Deals 01/20/2015 07:00pm • For those of you searching for discounts online, Twitter offers an almost endless cavalcade of fresh coupons and offers. By simply scrolling through Twitter feeds, you can find information about store sales, coupon codes and many other valuable tools for saving money. Here are 10 of the best Twitt The Best New Savings Apps for Your Phone 01/20/2015 07:00pm • Several years ago, entrepreneur Yaron Samid noticed a fraudulent charge on his credit card. When he investigated, he found that it had actually been a recurring charge, added to his monthly bill, that he had been paying without even realizing it. He also discovered that other people posted online a 10 best savings accounts in 2015 01/20/2015 09:00am • If your plan for 2015 is to improve your finances, one way to start is by going back to the basics and examining your savings account. In a time when interest rates are beginning to tick upward and fees are a bigger concern than ever, ensuring you have the right savings account should be the foundat How to Develop Frugal Habits 01/15/2015 07:00pm • Throughout my college years and early adulthood, I struggled with yo-yo dieting. I was never at risk of becoming dangerously overweight, but I had about 20 pounds to lose thanks to constant chocolate, junk food and pasta cravings. For several years, I tried to work around those cravings. If I work Five-Minute Ways to Save Money in 2015 01/14/2015 07:00pm • After the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, it's easy to get swept up in the ritual of making resolutions. 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