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Best Money Tips: What You Need to Know About Black Friday 2016

Today we found articles on things you need to know about Black Friday, staying motivated when you’re debt-free, and reasons for and against keeping your accounts at the same bank.

Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Spread Happiness

Today we found articles on simple ways to spread happiness, free ways to learn self-defense skills, and cleaning mistakes you didn’t realize you were making.

Can a Little Inflation Be Good?

Let me jump to the end and say right at the start that I don't think so. However, there's a serious argument being made right now among economists and economic policy makers that h

8 Money Moments That Should Be On Everyone's Bucket List

A bucket list doesn't have to be all swimming with dolphins and climbing mountains. Use one to help you make big strides with your money, too.

5 Ways to Make Money With Amazon Mechanical Turk

Amazon's Mechanical Turk is a service that allows people to hire several workers for tasks small and large. Discover how you can use the service to make extra money.

The 3 Rules Every Mediocre Investor Must Know

The surprising truth is that mediocre investing advice is probably right for you. Learn about the basics.

5 Inspiring People Who Each Paid Off Over $100,000 in Debt

For these five people debt totaling $100k — or more — seemed insurmountable. That is, until they paid it off. Find out how you can, too.

30 Uses for the Humble Cardboard Box

Explore 30 creative tips to reinterpret, reuse, and recycle the humble cardboard box.

Deconstructing the Deal

What are the best methods for scoring a good deal every time? Explore the seven ways to get a great bargain.

Dried Fruit, Paint Brushes, and 8 Other Things You Should Keep in the Fridge

Sure, your fridge is full of food, but did you know that flowers and paint brushes should be in there, too? Yep, it's true.

34 Ways to Come Up With the Rent Before the Month Ends

Tight on cash? There are plenty of ways to get that rent money before the 1st of the month.

Get a Deal Every Time You Shop with These Tools

If you have the right tools, you can always get a deal. Learn how to always get what you want, at the price you want.

Here's How Long Your Beauty Products Really Last

How long has that makeup been in your bag? Because there's a good chance it needs to be thrown out immediately.

6 Money Moves to Make If Your Net Worth Is Negative

Net worth is an important marker of personal financial health. What do you do when it hovers in subzero territory?

Beating Bank Fee Increases

Sure, you can adhere to all of your bank's (potentially ridiculous) rules to avoid rising fees...or you can start searching for a new bank.

4 Questions to Ask Before Buying Refurbished Appliances

Refurbed appliances can be a great deal — as long as you don't get taken.

4 Ways to Make Money Doing Household Chores

Looking for a side gig that doesn't have hefty startup fees? You can make up to $25 an hour doing everyday household chores for other people.

Fixing Mistakes: 7 Steps for Any Situation

Mistakes aren't fun, but the sooner and more thoroughly you deal with them, the better. Here are the essential steps to take.

Kilowatts a Killer? Tips for Air-Drying Clothes

With electricity rates and propane prices rising, we learned in a big hurry how to dry our clothes with minimal dryer use.

Best Money Tips: Avoid Buying These Things This Summer

Today we found articles on things to avoid buying this summer, genius cleaning hacks on Pinterest, and side hustles you can start with a pickup truck.