Budgeting & Saving

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If your financial aid package falls short, applying for merit-based aid, looking into tuition assistance programs — and even crowdfunding, are some viable options you could explore to help cover the costs of college.

In the U.S., the treatment costs of a single illness, accident, or pregnancy can easily reach five figures. Even with insurance, that can leave you with an eye-popping balance due. Here, you’ll find a few strategies on how to deal with medical debt.

Pet owners can anticipate annual expenses in the range of about $400 to $4,000, plus additional one-time costs incurred in the first year. Fortunately, a consistent budget can prepare you for routine expenses like food and vet checkups, as well as surprises like emergency surgery.

Figuring out how much money you have available in a week is much more manageable than in a month. Here’s why a weekly budget works (and how to do it).

Get help to save more and spend more mindfully with Kakeibo, a century-old simple budgeting technique from Japan — no technology required.

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