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How to Safely Test Makeup Before You Buy
Testing out makeup before making a purchase is a great way to save money, but the store samples can harbor a plethora of harmful germs. Here's how to do it safely.
The 5 Best Body Butters
Keeping your skin silky smooth isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these body butters and your bod will always look perfecto.
How to Shower Less (and Still Feel Clean)
Whether you're traveling or trying to save money or water, showering less doesn't have to mean forgoing hygiene.
How to Make $400+ a Week as a Pet Sitter
Need extra cash? Love animals? Get started as a pet sitter and you'll have Fido fetching you funds in no time.
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If your retirement savings are off to a late start, you aren't alone. A few smart money moves can help you catch up.
20 amazing, outrageous and just plain weird tax deductions
Well, it's that time again. The tax deadline is just around the corner. If you still haven't done your return, take a look at the top 20 funky, strange and outrageous deductions
10 Awesome Sites to Shop for Affordable, Cool Jewelry
Whether you're dressing up or down, these sites have jewelry that doesn't cost a lot, but looks like a million bucks.
12 Personal Finance Skills Everyone Should Master
Budgeting and negotiation are just the tip of the iceberg. How many of these critical life and money skills have you mastered?
The Pros and Cons of Keeping All Your Accounts in One Bank
Are your money accounts all under one roof, or scattered near and far? There are pros and cons to both banking styles.
20 Cheap and Easy Soup Recipes
Nothing satisfies like a delicious, healthy bowl of soup — except a delicious, healthy bowl of soup that comes together fast and cheap — like these!
4 Worst Reasons to Buy a House
You should buy a home because you want to — not because these myths make you believe it's a good idea.
How to Dress for Success Before You're Successful
You really can build a get ahead wardrobe even if your current gig won't support dressing for the job you want.
Tariffs: What They Are and How They Impact Your Finances
Tariffs have been in the news a lot lately. What are they, exactly, and what will they mean for your money?
7 Little White Lies That Can Save You Money
Sometimes it's OK to fudge the truth in the name of saving money.