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23 Relaxing Ways to Enjoy Your Kid's First Day at School

Summer vacation is finally over. Whatever will you do with the long, long hours between drop-off and pick-up?

Put down the cigarette and the smartphone. It's time to ditch your bad habits, get back to work, and start getting ahead.

By the time you reach your fourth decade, you should have things pretty well sorted. If not, it's still not too late to set yourself straight.

Going to the dentist is unpleasant enough — don't make it worse by skipping some easy to reach savings.

Borrowing from a life insurance policy is rarely a good idea, but the potentially lower borrowing costs can really help you out in a jam.

Make the most out of beach days by keeping it clean, organized, and affordable. You'll wish you'd learned these tricks sooner this summer!

By your 40s, personal finance shouldn't be a mystery. If you're still making these six money mistakes, it's time to enforce some changes.

Ah, the simple gift card — what did we do before them? Whether you're the gifter or the giftee, here's how to wring every cent out of them.

To err is human, even if we don't always own up to it. When it comes to making these 13 little mistakes, trust us — you're not alone.

By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!

The convenience of credit and debit cards is hard to beat, but sometimes it's better to shell out the cash.

If feeling the burn doesn't float your boat, these cardio workout hacks may be the motivation you need. You can do it!

Welcome to the neighborhood! Here's how to plant your roots in the new town you call home.

Summer sun can be too much of a good thing when temperatures rise. Here's how to beat the heat for next to nothing.

Getting ahead in the world is all about who you know, so get out there and start meeting the people who can push you forward!

It's time to consult our mid-year financial checklist and make some important money moves to set yourself up the end of '15 and the coming of '16.

Go on, let the kids enjoy their summer — it doesn't have to cost a fortune! Entertain them for free or close to it with these fun activities.

Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey is full of advice on managing money. Here are three of our favorite lessons from the Financial Peace University.

Why waste your hard-earned money on a sub-par product or service? Here's when to (politely) demand a refund.

Saving money is cool. Here are 10 easy-to-remember ways to remind yourself.