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5 Times You Must Freeze Your Credit Report

Freeze! Securing your credit report from fraud or other suspicious activity might save you a big headache later.

Buying a new home? Finding the right lender could save you big.

FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.

What kind of shape will you be in 20 years from now? Do your future self a favor and start making some easy health moves now.

Don't let high minimums dissuade your retirement savings goals. These Roth IRAs can get you started, no minimum investment required.

Here are 11 options for free or very cheap travel through volunteering.

Creating a "do not buy" list will totally change your shopping game — and help you save tons of cash.

You'd think camping at one of our nation's great National Parks would be be pricey. Find out how affordable a week really is.

Your credit report includes important information used to determine your creditworthiness. Do you understand everything on it?

Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.

If you have the home equity to spare, you can borrow against it. Just be sure you're using the loan for something smart.

A costly emergency has sprung up. The only problem? You have a second emergency — no money to cover it. Here's where to find funds fast.

The future is now — and it's slightly more annoying, unhealthy, and destructive than we we ever dreamed of. Where's the "undo" button?

Before you toss that bundle of junk mail or printed-on computer paper in the recycling bin, hold on! Try one of these 22 creative ways to reuse it.

Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.

You know there are great deals to be had at Costco, but you really should be buying these 15 things at Costco and not anywhere else.

Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.

First time homebuyers can be left scrambling to cover these last-minute costs. Don't get blindsided on your way to your new home!

Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?

Need an easy way to get cash back for your shopping habit? Yep, there's an app for that.