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Ways to Track Debt

If you're not keeping track of debt, you're probably not making much progress in paying it off. Follow one of these methods to easily track and pay off your debt.

The Best Money Tools and Toys for Every Age Group

Whether your kids are crawling or off to college, these parent-recommended resources can help them have fun while learning how to use money responsibly.

8 Ways to File Your Taxes for Free

If you made less than a certain amount last year, you can file for free, even with popular tax-prep software. You have lots of other free options, too — use them!

5 Dangers of Mobile Banking — And How to Avoid Them

There's an app for everything now — even banking. Before you pull out your smartphone to bank, understand the security risks and how to avoid them.

Why Inflation?

We know how inflation happens—excess growth in the money supply. But why does inflation happen?

The 5 Best Home Safes

Keeping your money and other valuables protected isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these home safes and your stuff will be safely tucked away from thieving hands.

5 Unexpected Uses for Oats

Think oatmeal is the only use for oats? No way. This versatile grain can eliminate odors, give you glowing skin, and much more.

First Rule of Financial Wins: Avoid Losses

Financial freedom isn't about swinging for the fences. A strategy based on avoiding losses can pay off big.

How Cloud-Based Systems Trim Your Operating Costs

Putting more and more of your business into your browser is convenient. And it's a money-saver.

The 14 Best Ways to Cut Food Costs While Traveling

Great food is one of the best parts of vacation but the cost adds up. Try a few of these tricks to save some cash on your next travel adventure!

6 Common Small Business Money Leaks And How To Plug Them

Let a few dollars leak here and a few dollars leak there, and pretty soon it's a torrent of dollars rushing away.

Becoming a One-Car Family: 5 Points to Consider

Is that extra set of wheels really necessary? You can save a lot of money by downsizing your driveway — you just need to map it out.

11 Credit Card Perks That Make Life Easier and Way More Fun

Don't let credit card perks go to waste! These awesome cardholder benefits make life so much easier.

4 Ways to Get Cheaper Health Insurance

Obamacare made health care mandatory for most — and the healthcare market tricky for all. Learn to navigate the system and pay less for insurance.

How to Make Money as a Chat or Forum Moderator

Turn your Internet time sink into extra cash by becoming the nice, helpful person on the other side of the chat window.

How to Get Cheap Auto Insurance for Young Drivers

What's scarier than letting your teen drive for the first time? The high price of his car insurance. Follow these tips to keep your kid's insurance costs down.

What You Need to Semi-Retire Abroad Right Now

If you'd like to pack your bags and head overseas for a semiretirement, here's what you need first.

25 Small New Year’s Resolutions You Can Start Today

You don't have to wait for the ball to drop to start improving your life. Instead, pick one (or more!) of these resolutions to begin right now.

How Being Uninformed Costs You Money

Information is power. And without it, you're losing money.

8 Times Booking Your Own Travel Is Cheaper Than a Package Deal

Don't just book a package believing it's the cheapest option. Booking independently could score you big savings.