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WHAT WE DO
We can all be Money Crashers
Money doesn’t have to be intimidating. Anyone, at any stage in life, can learn how to manage their money smarter. We provide you with the information and resources you need to take control of your finances, both now and in the future.
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We share the highest-quality content and information to give you a one-stop shop for your financial life.
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We research and present the latest promotions offered by financial institutions so you can choose the best products and services for you.
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Latest Money Tips
The latest money tips on a variety of personal finance topics. Discover new ideas to make or save money in less time, or use the search feature to find something specific
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Index Funds Beat Most Actively Managed Funds Over Time
An index fund tracks a market index like the S&P 500 and charges minimal fees. The majority of actively managed funds, where a professional picks stocks, underperform their benchmark over a 10-year period after fees. You don’t need to pick winners. Own the whole market cheaply and stay in it.
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Know Whether to Take the Standard Deduction or Itemize Before You File
Every taxpayer chooses each year between the standard deduction, a fixed IRS amount, and itemizing actual expenses like mortgage interest, state taxes, and charitable contributions. Itemize only if your deductible expenses exceed the standard deduction. Most people take the standard amount, but homeowners with big mortgage interest often come out ahead itemizing, so run both calculations.
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Financial Infidelity Is as Damaging as Any Other Kind
Hiding debt, secret accounts, or concealed spending from your partner erodes trust in ways that outlast the financial damage. Practice full transparency: shared access to accounts, honest conversations about debt, and no hidden purchases. If you’re concealing something now, the discomfort of disclosure is always smaller than the cost of discovery.
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A Solo 401k Lets Self-Employed People Save Far More Than a Regular IRA
Self-employed individuals with no employees can open a solo 401k and contribute as both employee and employer: the full annual 401k limit on the employee side plus a percentage of business profits on the employer side. The combined ceiling far exceeds what an IRA allows and can significantly reduce your taxable self-employment income.
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Buying Refurbished Electronics Saves 20-50% on the Same Gear
Manufacturer-certified refurbished products are inspected, repaired to factory spec, and covered by a warranty often identical to new. A refurbished laptop, phone, or tablet from a certified program works exactly like new at a fraction of the price. Buy refurbished for the high-ticket electronics you replace every few years.
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A Weekly Money Check-In Keeps Your Finances From Running on Autopilot
Set aside 15-20 minutes once a week to review your accounts, check spending against your budget, and flag anything unusual. It doesn’t need to be a deep audit, just enough to stay aware. That short look catches billing errors early, heads off overdrafts, and keeps spending decisions conscious instead of automatic.
WHY WE DO IT
Money Crashers’ mission
Our mission is to empower you to turn the tables on money, making it work for you instead of the other way around. No matter where you are in life, we strive to create easy-to-understand content that helps you navigate your financial journey.
We only write about topics that matter to you.
Our first criteria for any piece we write is “How useful will this be to our readers?” We put ourselves in your shoes to identify your burning questions and give you the answers you’re looking for.
We work hard to find the best information so you don’t have to.
There’s a lot of financial information out there, and sifting through it can be overwhelming. Our experts conduct extensive research and analysis to provide you with the facts, figures, and tips you need to get down to the real work of managing your money.
Trust is our No. 1 priority.
We are committed to editorial integrity. We don’t use clickbait headlines or allow affiliate relationships to influence our opinions. We follow strict editorial standards to ensure the content we publish is high-quality, comprehensive, and credible.