Author: MoneyMaven
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10 No Spend Challenges Everyone Should Try
If you’re looking for a way to get a new perspective on how you spend money, one of the best ways to do this is to do some type of “no spend” challenge. While there are a number of things that a no spend challenge can help improve, probably the main benefit is that it’ll…
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5 Used Cars You Should Absolutely Avoid in 2025 (And What to Buy Instead)
Cars Image Source: 123rf.com Buying a used car can be a smart way to save money—unless you choose a model known for costly repairs, poor reliability, or rapid depreciation. In 2025, some vehicles are best left off your shopping list, no matter how tempting the price may be. Certain used cars come with red flags…
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“Can I get scammed through an e-transfer?”—and other questions about protecting yourself from fraud
Sometimes the fraud is sneakier—although who can be blamed for wanting to pay a bill? For Daria, she and six friends paid Bailey, a “travel hacker,” for a trip to Thailand in January 2024. A had a Clubhouse group (remember the conversation app?), and Daria and the other members had got great tips from Bailey and…
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The Great Secret to Cheap Dental Care
Within the United States and Canada, there are over 60 dental schools which provide inexpensive dental treatment. With locations all over the US from Louisville, New York City, Ft Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Omaha, and Chapel Hill it is very likely there is a school nearby. The real secret to getting cheap dental care is kept there.…
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7 Scenic U.S. Road Trips You Can Do in a Weekend
Travel tips Image Source: 123rf.com Sometimes, a full vacation isn’t in the cards—but that doesn’t mean you can’t escape for a couple of days. The U.S. is filled with scenic routes that offer breathtaking views, quirky towns, and unforgettable pit stops—all within driving distance. Whether you’re craving mountains, coastline, or desert skies, there’s a weekend…
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How to protect yourself from identity fraud in Canada
What we do know, however, is the type of fraud reported most often in Canada in 2024: identity fraud. To pull this off, criminals use phishing scams and other ruses to trick Canadians into revealing personal and financial information. Depending on what they find out, scammers could impersonate you, charge purchases to your credit card,…
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Avoid Costly Mistakes: The Right Way to Use a Cosigner Release Form
Image Source: Pexels Do you have a cosigner on your car loan, mortgage, or student loans? Cosigners can help you get approved for a loan with little credit history or income needed to qualify. For example, in 2024, 90% of undergraduate loans and 65% of graduate loans required a cosigner. So, what happens to your…
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3 Classic Ford Broncos That Are Worth Restoring (And 2 That Aren’t)
Image Source: 123rf.com Ford has some cars that have become legends over the years, one of which is the Bronco. It is known for its rugged design and off-road capability. Ford eventually brought the Bronco back, but there are some older models that are still highly sought after. Which Broncos are worth restoring, though? Here…
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Why do Canadians keep falling for scams?
That’s why no one in Canada is immune to scams—they’re becoming harder to detect and harder to avoid. However, you can protect yourself with updated knowledge and some tech tools of your own—including a credit monitoring service that keeps watch on your behalf. Let’s look at the impact of ID theft in Canada and what…
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No Longer An Option: 12 Surprising Expenses Poor Americans Are Eliminating
Image source: 123rf.com. In today’s tough economic times, a lot of Americans are making tough choices to save money. It’s not just about cutting back on luxury items; people are finding creative ways to eliminate expenses that were once seen as necessary. From ditching life insurance policies to opting for generic coffee instead of name…