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How to Pay Down $100 Worth of Debt This Week

With some creativity and effort, you can boost your bottom line quickly to pay down a small debt or save something extra.

Best Money Tips: The Best and Worst States to Retire

Today we found articles on the best and worst states to retire, ways to keep your money safe while traveling, and cancer-causing foods you should avoid.

3 Ways to Save Hundreds (or Even Thousands) of Dollars Without Thinking

These three methods barely require any effort — and they can have huge results.

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Frontier Markets

Some investors willing to bet high risk on aggressive returns are turning to frontier markets. Should you follow them?

Choosing Local Businesses

The big-box stores might have everything you want at what seems to be a better price, but there are good reasons why you should buy local.

11 Affordable Ways to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat

Summer's not over yet and there's still plenty of hot days to get through before Fall arrives. Stay cool with these simple, frugal ways to chill from POPSUGAR.

Get Your Money Sooner by Starting 2016 Tax Prep Now

The early (tax) bird gets the worm — and reduces the chance it'll be a victim of identity theft. Start your 2016 tax prep now, and skip all the stress in April.

6 Times to Use Credit Cards Instead of Cash

Frivolous use of credit cards is a good way to slip into debt, but if used wisely, plastic can boost your credit and help your finances. Here's how.

Simple Ways to Shop Around

Whether shopping for a wedding, the latest gadget, or a holiday gift, the Internet is your best friend in scoping deals. Save big with these tips.

The Senior Resume for High School Students

Resumes aren't just useful for job seekers — they're also great for college-bound students. Learn (and why!) to build a resume for a high schooler.

Goal Setting: Getting Out of Debt Once and For All

It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so

How to Make Your Fortune: Become Your Own Hero

Your average fictional hero can teach us a lot about living in the real world, starting with understanding motivation and goals, and finding a way to reach them.

Acknowledge You Have a Problem with Debt

Debt limits freedom. It's as simple as that. The process of getting out of debt first starts with acknowledging that it really is a problem. This simple act will radically impro

14 Simple Ways to Make an Apartment a Home

Make your cookie cutter apartment feel warm and cozy with these easy home-sweet-home decor ideas.

Contributing to a Roth Versus Paying Down Debt

This post was prompted by a reader question, but it's an issue that many people face—we see versions of it all the time in the forums.

6 Tax Moves You Need to Make Right Now

Think about taxes? Now? Absolutely! The tax moves you make today can pay off big next year — and long after.

How to Get Travel Discounts on Stuff You've Already Booked

It always happens. The second after you book a flight or hotel room, the price drops. Use these monitors to get the best deals, even AFTER booking.

Negotiate Your Own Hotel Deal

Taking a vacation is getting more expensive each year. But staying at a hotel doesn't have to break the bank. If you know your way around a desk clerk, you can find or negotiate

9 Things You Can Do Online Besides Watch Cat GIFs

Idle browsing is a fun way to pass the time, but at the end of the day, cute pix of Toonces won't make you your best you.

5 Frugal Birthday Party Games

Some of the best birthday party activities are also the cheapest. Have a fun, frugal children's birthday party with these great activities.