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7 Apps That Actually Pay You to Shop

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

You're always checking your smartphone anyways, so you may as well put it (and the Internet) to better use tracking your debt!

They say owning a pool is not worth the headache, but you can make pool ownership easier — without spending a lot of money.

Make sure your travel bucket list includes these thrilling and majestic hiking spots across the U.S.

Help your retirement funds go twice as far by retiring in one of these beautiful locales abroad. They're almost too cheap to be true!

The Sandwich Generation — those stuck caring for growing kids and aging parents — face big financial challenges. Learn how to survive the squeeze.

A home in an HOA may come with fabulous amenities, services, and sense of community. It will also come with a cost.

I can't tell you that changing your shopping habits will be easy, but these simple strategies can help you lock down your impulse spending.

A credit freeze can protect you from financial scammers. Here's how they work.

Add some pizazz (and property value) to your home without breaking the bank. All you need is $20 and a few hours to yourself.

Discover the color code that will lead you to the freshest loaf on the store shelf every time.

Your kids depend on you. Your aging parents depend on you. For the sandwich generation, smart money management is a must.

The recession is technically over, officially over, numerically over. How do you feel now and what are you gonna do about it?

Buyer's remorse usually follows close behind the purchases you make — especially big ones. But for these buys, know that you've done the right thing.

Before you drop big bucks on a shiny new set of wheels, consider how much smarter it can be to buy used.

There are plenty of reasons to consider taking a personal loan. But before you do, you need to consider some important factors.

Before you hire a home inspector, make sure you get answers to these questions.

I charge absolutely everything to my credit card. Everything. Here are the reasons why I am a credit card junkie.

These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.

If your financial filing system is more "pile" than file, take heart. Learn to control your documents — and make tax time and a lot else much easier.