Forget about your resolutions; there's no point in making them. Okay, that might be harsh...but they're not a good way to make life changes. Learn why.
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
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Is Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Worth It?
If you car spends more time in the driveway than on the road, a pay-as-you-go car insurance plan may save you money.
8 Things People With Good Credit Never Do
Want good credit? Don't do this.
The Fiduciary Rule Is Under Review — How Will This Affect Your Investments?
The Trump administration is holding the fiduciary rule in limbo. How could this affect you and your retirement?
34 Smart Ways to Cut Your Electric Bill
You won't get rich quick by cutting your electric bill, but you can have a small victory every month by saving some of your hard-earned cash.
Are You a Hothead? 10 Things Patient People Never Say
Sometimes even the best of us lose our cool. If you find yourself belting out any of these phrases frequently — you may need to tone it down.
Start Planning Now for When Your Target-Date Fund Ends
Target-date funds are a common way to help you save for retirement. But what happens when they actually hit their target?
How to Make Artisanal Bread on a Budget
Stop paying for those overpriced loaves when you can make delicious ones at home. It's great with soup!
6 Financial Steps to Take When Your Aging Parents Move In
Your parents have always taken care of you — now you want to return the favor. These money moves will help you care for them at home.
Best Money Tips: Simplify Your Summer Finances
Today we found some awesome articles on ways to simplify your summer finances, ways to earn extra cash, and fundamentals of financial success.
Why Your Big New Year's Resolutions Are Pointless
Forget about your resolutions; there's no point in making them. Okay, that might be harsh...but they're not a good way to make life changes. Learn why.
9 Best Free Financial Learning Tools
Whether you're baffled by bonds or confused by compounding, all the financial education you need is just a click away — and it's all free.
5 Questions to Ask Before Applying for a HELOC
A HELOC offers a flexible way to tap your home equity. Just be sure to answer a few questions before applying.
The 10 Worst Ways to Make Extra Money
Having a side income can make life a lot easier...but there are some good ways to earn that side income and some seriously awful ones.
Pay Your Bills and 5 Other Things You Must Do Before You Leave on Vacation
Vacation's end can be a real downer. Extend your holiday by making the return home stress free with some easy, before-you-go planning.
How Do Airline Companion Tickets Work and Where Do You Get Them?
How do you get those elusive companion tickets and how do they work?
9 Money Secrets of the Amish
The lifestyle of the Amish includes hard work and simple living — which also equals more money in the bank. Could simpler finances work for you?
Best Money Tips: Non-Financial Retirement Planning
Today we found articles on nonfinancial retirement planning, areas where you may be paying more than you should, and how to choose your first bank.
9 Smart Financial Gifts to Give New Grads Besides Cash
New grads love cash, but these other money-oriented gifts can really help propel them into adulthood.
6 Must-Haves for Your Travel First Aid Kit
Before you jet off on your next trip, make sure you have these items in your first aid kit.
Getting the Most Out of Daily Deal Sites
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.