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5 Reasons You Can Be Denied for a Credit Card Even With Good Credit

Having good credit makes it easier to get approved for home loans, car loans, and the top travel credit cards. However, a good credit score can only take you so far.

Do You Need a Financial Planner?

It doesn't take much — a new home, a new business, a wedding — to complicate once simple finances. It might be time to hire a pro.

How Frugal Is Coconut Oil, Really?

Coconut oil might be the most-hyped super versatile product for food and beauty ever, but can you really afford to use it everywhere?

20 Delectable, Frugal Pineapple Recipes

From salsa to salad to soup, these 20 recipes will help you make the most of this in-season exotic fruit.

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Possible protections for credit card holders

The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.

Best Money Tips: Creative Ways to Give to Charity

Today we found some great articles on creative ways to give to charity, what to know before buying a vacation home, and rules for following up after an interview.

5 Questions to Ask Before You Sell Your Car

Think you're ready to bid a fond farewell to your hoopty? Hang on — make sure you know what you're selling — and what you're buying.

The Power of Mentorship

We all use mentors regularly without thinking about it. But if we take charge of our lives and consciously choose mentors, we can charge ahead of the game in leaps and bounds.

Best Money Tips: Confusing Tipping Situations, Solved

Today we found some stellar articles on confusing tipping situations solved, ways to avoid a financial collapse, and why you should take a vacation.

10 Great Home-Based Side-Business Ideas

Launch your own home-based business doing the things you love. US News editor Kim Palmer shares 10 side ventures you can start today!

No Limit, No Interest: What’s the Deal with Charge Cards?

Charge cards, like their credit card cousins, allow cardholders to use plastic cards to make purchases and then pay at the end of a settlement period, typically on a monthly basis. [more]

The 5 Best Air Purifiers

Clean air is surprisingly hard to come by, but with the help of one of these top air purifiers, you'll be sure to breathe easy in no time.

What Is Student Loan Forbearance, Anyway?

Student loans are a burden, no question about it. Find out if deferment or forbearance can help.

7 Reasons You Are More Than Your Credit Score

You're broke. Your credit score stinks. But guess what? You're still you.

How to Turn Average Talent into Fame and Fortune

Some people have great talent. Some don’t. And then, there are those people who are OK at something and yet, through smart thinking and ingenuity, create a niche for themselves tha

10 Terrific (and Surprising) Uses for Tea

Tea is delicious in a cup. It also brines chicken, cleans glass, deodorizes closets, and so much more. Discover 10 amazing uses for tea.

The 10 Worst States for Retirees

Those nearing retirement are often advised to downsize — often to another, cheaper state. That's smart, as long as you avoid these 10 states.

Health Risks and 5 Other Secrets Barcodes Can Tell You

You may think the barcode is only there for inventory and checkout, but think again. Barcodes hold a wealth of knowledge if you have the right key.

Refinance These 4 Common Debts Before Year Ends

Get the jump on your New Year's debt resolution. Refinance these four loans by December 31st!