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8 Best Ways to Protect Your Identity

Feb 29, 2020 08:40AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Written by Nikki DucasBefore answering that survey on social media, giving your personal information to a stranger on the phone or in an email, or using unsecured Wi-Fi, have you ever thought, “Is...

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6 Ways to Reduce Taxable Income and Boost Your Tax Refund

Feb 01, 2020 09:42AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Written by Nikki DucasIt’s said the easiest way to get a bigger tax refund next year is to increase this year’s withholding from your paychecks. Now before you rush into your employer’s human...

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Have You Thought About a Side Hustle?

Nov 30, 2019 05:39PM ● By Nikki Ducas

Written by Nikki DucasEver since I was a tween, I’ve been a jack of all trades and have had the good fortune of being able to turn my passions into lucrative money-making opportunities.The extra...

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How to Create an Emergency Fund for Life’s Curveballs

Oct 30, 2019 09:51PM ● By Nikki Ducas

by Nikki Ducas Simply put, an emergency fund is money set aside for life’s unexpected events. And yes, you can have an emergency fund even with debt. Personal money-management expert Dave Ramsey...

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Want to Retire Young?

Sep 30, 2019 10:26PM ● By Nikki Ducas

by Nikki DucasA strong work ethic paired with being a good steward of money in my adolescence (putting money in savings and allowing bonds to fully mature) is how I was able to put $10,000 down as...

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5 Ways to Win at Shopping

Aug 31, 2019 03:11PM ● By Nikki Ducas

by Nikki DucasMark Cuban is worth $4.1 billion and is one of the 500 richest people in America, yet he keeps a frugal mentality by buying things in bulk, especially items he knows he’ll use like...

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Overwhelmed? Buy Fewer Clothes

Aug 01, 2019 07:30PM ● By Nikki Ducas

by Nikki DucasAs a little girl, I favored my Austin Abner boy Cabbage Patch doll over my girl dolls. I think it was in large part because his clothing was simple compared to the myriad of dresses,...

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The Cost of Kindness

Dec 02, 2018 07:09PM ● By Nikki Ducas

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” sings Andy Williams. The holiday season is upon us and while we are all wrapped up with the need to buy, buy, buy for our friends and family, I would...

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All in the Family

Oct 31, 2018 06:53AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Do you remember your first job? I sure do! It was at my dad’s side gig where he sold Jacques Cohen Espadrilles products out of the family van. I’d get up before the sun and go to the flea market...

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Going to Grandma's: 6 Budget-Friendly Ways to Entertain the Grandkids

Sep 30, 2018 07:29PM ● By Nikki Ducas

NIKKI DUCASA sleepover at grandma’s house excites my kids. They stay up late, eat junk food and don’t have the same rules they do at home. They especially love the cookies, candy and ice cream she...

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