Your itinerary is set and the lodging and flights booked; now the only question is what to pack. Here are some tips to help you pack light and be prepared.
Even when you aren't applying for a credit card or loan, your credit score can be affected by a variety of actions — even forgetting to return your library books.
Don't give something that'll end up in the junk drawer. Instead, try one of these creative gifts that will be appreciated for months (or even years!) to come.
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Make Flying Easy: The Ultimate Carry-On Packing List
Your itinerary is set and the lodging and flights booked; now the only question is what to pack. Here are some tips to help you pack light and be prepared.
8 Free Things You Can Do on Any Vacation
What can you do to entertain the family on vacation without breaking the bank? Quite a lot, actually.
7 Soda Alternatives That Won't Bust Your Wallet — Or Your Waistline
Say "See ya" to your soda habit with these infinitely healthier (and much cheaper!) alternatives.
Kill Boredom With These 34 Fun and Productive Projects
Bored? Get off the Internet and get busy tackling these fun, small projects that will improve both you and your life!
7 Ways to Reuse Clothes That No Longer Fit
Dust off those ill-fitting clothes taking up space in your closet and give them a new purpose!
7 Apps That Actually Pay You to Shop
Need an easy way to get cash back for your shopping habit? Yep, there's an app for that.
The Only 15 Foods That Are Worth Buying Organic
Not everything you buy from the grocery store needs to be organic — but to avoid harmful pesticides and hormones, these 15 foods should be.
10 Surprising Ways to Negatively Affect Your Credit Score
Even when you aren't applying for a credit card or loan, your credit score can be affected by a variety of actions — even forgetting to return your library books.
11 Life Skills That Are Now Completely Obsolete
Oh, how the times have changed — and not always for the better. Today's tech has all but rendered these once-crucial life skills obsolete.
31 Great Gifts That Keep on Giving
Don't give something that'll end up in the junk drawer. Instead, try one of these creative gifts that will be appreciated for months (or even years!) to come.
This Is How Long These 6 Appliances Should Last
Major household appliances aren't cheap. Here's how long you can expect your investment to last.
8 Totally Free Things You Can Sell on eBay
Odds are, you probably have one or more of these totally free items hanging around your house (or backyard). They can fetch a profit on eBay!
15 Ways to Save Money When Getting Your Drink On
A night out at the bar can be a costly way to unwind. Here's how to do it on the cheap.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Best Frugal Date Idea?
Tell us about your best frugal date idea and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
7 Easy Ways to Calculate Your New Car Budget
A shiny new set of wheels can really loosen your purse strings. Don't hit the dealership without knowing what you can truly afford.
How Much Would It Cost to Actually Live Like a Queen for a Day?
You'd need awfully deep pockets to lead a lifestyle fit for a queen.
10 Important Reasons You Need to Cut Back on Screen Time
We love our smartphones and tablets, but that glow comes with some costs. Is it time to cut back for better health and happiness?
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Thanksgiving?
Tell us how you save money on Thanksgiving and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums
If you're looking to give hyaluronic acid serum spin, any of the five below are excellent picks that won't break your budget.
How to Decide If Pet Insurance Is Worth the Cost
Pet insurance can cost a pretty penny, but it can also save you an arm and a leg.