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A gas meters keep tabs on usage at this Jackson, Miss., residence, Feb. 22, 2022. With energy prices rising and summer heat looming, it’s a good time to make sure your home is running as efficiently as possible. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

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Kimberly Palmer: Creative ways to cut your energy costs this summer
By KIMBERLY PALMER OF NERDWALLET
Tue,06/27/23-9:51AM , 113 Reads
Blasting the air conditioning to counteract stifling heat can provide much-needed relief this summer, but the utility bills that follow might not be as pleasant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of electricity has been steadily climbing over the past two years.
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Kimberly Palmer: Shopping on social media the smart way
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Fri,06/16/23-2:41PM , 211 Reads
When Ziwei Cong bought some sweatpants that caught her eye during a livestream shopping event on social media, she was disappointed when they arrived and didn’t fit well.
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A tassel with 2023 on it rests on a graduation cap as students walk in a procession for Howard University's commencement in Washington, May 13, 2023. Deciding how to spend your first paycheck after graduating from college can be overwhelming, given the many competing demands on it. In addition to necessities like rent, food and transportation, new grads often also have student loans and credit card debt to pay down. Financial experts suggest first choosing the budgeting style that works best for you. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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Kimberly Palmer: Financial tips for new college grads
By KIMBERLY PALMER OF NERDWALLET
Fri,06/02/23-2:35PM , 174 Reads
For new college graduates, receiving that first post-degree paycheck can be almost as exciting as getting the diploma itself. But it also presents a challenge: Given the many demands on a young person’s budget, how should those funds be managed?
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In this June 15, 2018 photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. As the middle of the year approaches, it’s a smart time to check in on the money goals you set back in January and make any necessary adjustments. If you didn’t create goals, it’s not too late to establish them for the second half of the year. First, define or update what your goals are. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

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Kimberly Palmer: How to set and vet money goals midyear
By KIMBERLY PALMER OF NERDWALLET
Sun,05/21/23-9:34PM , 291 Reads
If you set money goals for 2023 back in January, now can be a smart time to check in on your progress. And if you didn’t, it’s not too late to create goals for the next six months and beyond.
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