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Bill Negotiation: How to Get a Better Deal
You can negotiate bills like your cable, internet, phone and more to save money each month. Our tips will help you prepare to negotiate with customer service.
Jun 13, 2026
Slash Your Bills With a Phone Call: 7 Pro Negotiating Tips
Calling your service providers could help lower your monthly bills. Try negotiation strategies like timing the call right, speaking politely and researching deals.
Jun 13, 2026
8 Side Gigs for People Pressed for Time
These eight side hustles are actually doable.
Jun 13, 2026
What Factors Affect Your Credit Scores?
Your history of on-time payments and how much available credit you're using are the biggest factors in credit score calculations. Learn more about what does and doesn't affect your scores.
Jun 13, 2026
The Best Freelance Websites
Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer and Contra are freelance sites with potential, but Redditors say there are tradeoffs.
Jun 13, 2026
An Economic Wild Card: The Iran War and Your Finances
As the Iran war disrupts global energy markets and the U.S. economy, Americans may feel the financial pinch.
Jun 13, 2026
How to Make Money on YouTube in 2026: 5 Ways to Monetize
You need 1,000 subscribers to make money on YouTube with ads, but can try less restrictive ways to earn as you build your channel.
Jun 13, 2026
Is ESPN’s New MLB.TV Subscription Process a Strikeout?
MLB.TV costs $149.99 for the season or $29.99 per month and, for new customers, it’s kind of complicated.
Jun 13, 2026
LifeLock Review 2026: Is It Worth the Cost?
LifeLock monitors your accounts for signs of identity theft, alerts you to trouble and helps you recover. Monthly plans range from $11.99 a month to $79.99 a month.
Jun 13, 2026
10 Best LLC Services In Georgia
Discover the top LLC formation services in Georgia to simplify your setup. See expert-reviewed options to launch your business confidently.
May 23, 2026
How Much Does Uber Cost?
Uber uses factors like time, distance, route and demand to determine costs.
Jun 13, 2026
How Much Is the Average Electric Bill?
The average electric bill was $144 in 2024. Here are tips on what to expect to pay for your bill, how to budget for electricity and how to cut your bill.
Jun 13, 2026