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8 Hours? 9 Hours? This Is How Much Sleep You REALLY Need

Home many ZZZ's does a person really it need? The answer is "it depends and it's probably less than you think."

10 Great Gifts for Teachers

No more apples, mugs, or other unwanted gifts. This year, consider one of these 10 frugal winners, all suggested by teachers.

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Best Money Tips: Legit Ways to Get Free Internet Access

Today we found articles on legit ways to get free Internet access, simple life hacks from Reddit, and cellphone secrets that can help you save hundreds a year.

10 Signs You Ought to Get Another Credit Card

Another what!? Yep, responsibly maintaining several credit accounts is good for your financial health. Know when to apply for your next.

How to Think Like a Billionaire When You’re Broke

If you’re struggling to make ends meet, take some advice from the wealthiest people alive. They got that way for a reason.

11 Reasons Your Credit Card Application Was Denied — And What You Can Do About It

Denied! Find out why your credit application was rejected by the bank, and then take steps to tighten your finances, and improve your credit score.

Want to Buy a Home With No Money Down? Try a USDA Loan

Despite the recent economic crunch, consumers can still purchase homes with no money down through the USDA Rural Development program.

5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Data Breaches

Seems like big credit card data heists happen every week. Protect your credit and your identity with some common sense security.

How to Avoid Getting Hired

Do you want a job? Are you sure? Because if you are doing any of these things, you won't get one.

This One Wedding Trick Will Save You Thousands

For the frugal bride and groom, winter is the right time to wed. Savings are substantial and the setting is unique and memorable.

6 Tips for Spring Cleaning on a Budget

The spring cleaning season is here. But consumers don't have to clean out their wallets in order to make the annual event a success.

Negotiating 101: The 5 Buyers You Meet In Hell

These are the 5 worst types of negotiators and why their tactics don't work.

9 Tax Free Employee Benefits

There are many benefits employers can provide to rekindle employee morale, ensure loyalty, and increase productivity. And do it without increasing the employee’s tax burden like

Best Money Tips: Easy Hacks for Everyday Problems

Today we found some great articles with easy life hacks for everyday problems, tricks to save on winter spending, and personal finance rules you may need to break.

Get Rid of Bad Customers

Bad customers are costing you more than you realize. Here are some types of bad customers and techniques to get rid of them (without alienating your good customers).

The 5 Best Packing Cubes

Keeping your suitcase organized isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these packing cubes and your travel items will always be in order.

9 Things Your Office Forgot to Recycle

Here are nine things your office may have forgotten to recycle, along with some guidelines for how to make these recycling programs easy to implement and follow.

Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Worth It?

Depending on your car and your aversion to risk, mechanical breakdown insurance can prove to be a smart investment...or a waste of funds.

How to Get the Lowest Price on Airfare, Even After You Buy

Here are some tips to help you track flight prices easily, keep an eye out for price drops, and even get a refund if you’ve bought your ticket already.