Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.
When I was a new college grad, I wanted to live and work in a big city with great opportunities. I didn't know that an unemployment rate of 9-10% as I entered the workforce wasn't
Your thin credit record may not tell the whole story. Some lenders are starting to look at other information about you, too. Here's what you need to know.
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Repair the Car or Spend the Cash?
Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.
7 Work-From-Home Jobs for People Who Hate Talking on the Phone
Love the idea of working from home, but hate the idea of talking on the phone? Don't worry. There are plenty of remote jobs out there for you.
From $5 to $30+, Date Ideas for Every Budget
No matter what your budget is or how long you've been together, you'll find something fun (and romantic!) to do on this list of 50 cheap date ideas.
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Conventional wisdom says you should invest conservatively near and after retirement. Is that actually wise?
10 Easy Plumbing Repairs That Don't Require a Plumber
Tired of paying for plumbing repairs? A plumbing industry veteran shares 10 easy repairs that don't require an expensive visit from the plumber.
Ask the Readers: What's the Most Extreme Thing You've Done to Save Money?
Tell us about the most extreme thing you've done to save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
My Small-Town Move That Ended The Job-Search Blues
When I was a new college grad, I wanted to live and work in a big city with great opportunities. I didn't know that an unemployment rate of 9-10% as I entered the workforce wasn't
Didn't Get the Raise? Ask for This, Instead
When you get turned down for a raise, hope is not lost. There are other things your employer may be willing to give up, instead.
109 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Start Doing Today
It doesn't take a lot to brighten someone's day. Here are more than a hundred of them!
The 10 Things Everyone Should Be Saving For
What are you saving for? Hopefully it's some (or all!) of these important savings goals.
Travel and Money: Carrying Decoy Wallets
Here’s a technique for protecting your cash — and your identity — from being stolen in one fell swoop when you're traveling.
4 Reasons You Might Have a "Phased" Retirement
If a total leave from the working world isn't in your cards, take your retirement in phases!
50 Amazing, Easy DIY Bath and Body Products
Homemade gifts are always appreciated, but your recipient may not always want your famous pecan-sugar bars. Mix it up with these DIY beauty gifts.
25 Frugal Food Changes You Can Make Today
Don’t let rising food costs break your budget! Here are 25 frugal (and tasty!) changes that will keep your finances in line and your stomach full.
Credit Challenged? How Alternative Credit Data Can Help Those With Little or No Credit
Your thin credit record may not tell the whole story. Some lenders are starting to look at other information about you, too. Here's what you need to know.
How to Switch Banks
Getting tired of high ATM fees and no interest on your savings account? Want to switch to a better bank or credit union? Do so in a few easy steps.
15 Creative, Delicious Things You Can Make in a Blender
The blender gets labeled as a one-trick pony — and that's not fair. Put yours through its paces with these concoctions that spin together fast.
How to Use Travel Rewards Cards to Get Free Trips
Your dreams of seeing the world don't have to drain your savings. Become a frugal jetsetter with a little help from credit card rewards.
Is a Balance Transfer Offer a Good Deal?
Balance transfer credit cards can be a good way to consolidate debt. Here's what you need to know before signing the dotted line.
Should You Sell Your Home to Pay Down Debt?
You may have to live in a van down by the river, but if you have equity, you can erase a lot of consumer debt by selling your home.