From pricey insurance plans to products you never planned to buy, the pressure of an upsell can lead to unnecessary purchases. Learn how to avoid the temptation.
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
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10 Cheap Ways to Make Your Apartment Awesome (Without Losing Your Deposit)
Upgrade a drab apartment with some clever, frugal design ideas that won't leave a mark, so you can leave with your deposit.
8 Timeless Tips for Resisting the Upsell
From pricey insurance plans to products you never planned to buy, the pressure of an upsell can lead to unnecessary purchases. Learn how to avoid the temptation.
4 Things Most People Don't Realize Are Holding Them Back
Is it always two steps forward, one step back? Don't get frustrated — understand what's holding you back, then move forward around it.
Airline Credit Card or Flexible Rewards Card: What's the Best Way to Earn a Free Flight?
You can take to the skies for free with an airline credit card or a flexible rewards card. Which is right for you?
15 Time-Saving Tools Everyone Should Own
Where does the time go? Who knows, but without these 15 must-have time and labor savers, it would go even faster.
7 More Luxury Buys You Can Replace With Better and Cheaper Alternatives
Having the "right" brands may boost your self-image. But if you want features and function instead of cachet, go for these alternatives to luxe.
How to Fix Your Finances After Missing a Payment
No one is immune to financial blunders. If you miss a payment or bounce a check, don't worry — you can fix it.
5 Tips for Scoring a Frequent-Flyer Rewards Flight
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.
5 Affordable Countries Every Outdoor Explorer Can Afford to Visit
There's no shortage of thrilling places for outdoorsy types to experience nature — even for outdoorsy types short on travel funds.
10 Ways that Football Season Can Blitz Your Finances
We're well into football season — how's your budget holding up to the blitz of advertising, fantasy football, and afternoons at the sports bar?
5 Careers Where Women Earn More Than Men
The wage gap is no secret. But in these five career fields, it's women who come out on top of the pay scale.
How to Resist the Expensive "Once in a Lifetime" Mentality
Just because you think you'll only buy something once, doesn't mean it's worth spending your money on.
5 iPhone Apps Your Dog Wants You to Download
Want to be a better pet parent? Check out these top iPhone apps that every good doggy mommy or daddy should download.
How to Tell You've Become a Financial Grownup
You're all grown up! Becoming a financial grownup, however, is another story.
9 Signs You're Suffering From Lifestyle Inflation
Keeping up with the Joneses is not the only sign of creeping lifestyle inflation. How many of these signs of profligacy do you recognize?
7 Facebook Updates That Are Making You Look Stupid
Facebook is a fun way to share with friends — and their friends, and total strangers. Avoid these Facebook faux pas and keep your profile sharp.
99 Free or Virtually Free Ways to De-Stress
Stressing out over the economy? Here are 99 ways to de-stress that won't hurt your wallet.
Shop the Salad Bar and Other Ways to Save Big on Groceries
You've probably already tried all the possible ways to save money at the grocery store, right? Not yet you haven't!
Take a Pass on Passover Markups
Kosher-for-Passover foods can be exorbitantly expensive. Follow these suggestions to keep your costs down.
The Ugly Truth of Workplace Success: Popularity Still Matters
Popularity doesn't just matter in high school. It affects a whole lot of your adult job, too.