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February 11, 2026
Receiptix 2 is out today, and it’s the biggest update since launch. The headline feature: Projects — separate spaces for organizing receipts by purpose, with collaboration built in.
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June 25, 2025
The standard advice for first-time renters is “don’t spend more than 30% of your income on rent.” That rule ignores the fact that rent is only about 60% of your...
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June 21, 2025
A 2024 C+R Research survey found that Americans estimate they spend about $86 per month on subscriptions. Their actual average? $219. That’s a $133 gap — not because people are...
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June 03, 2025
Open your bank statement and look at last month’s transactions. You’ll see a list that looks something like: “Target $87.34,” “Whole Foods $63.21,” “Amazon $42.99,” “Walmart $111.07.” Each entry is...
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May 14, 2025
The USDA estimates that a moderate-cost food plan for a family of four runs about $1,100 per month. But that number hides the real question: not how much you spend...
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April 26, 2025
The ASPCA estimates that a dog costs $1,391 to $2,008 in the first year, depending on size. After that, annual costs settle to $580-$875 for routine care. But those numbers...
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