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The Personal Finance Letter I'd Write to My Younger Self

If you could write a letter of personal finance advice to your younger, less money-smart self, what would you say?

Flashback Friday: 62 Creative Uses for Your Favorite Condiments

Even if you put ketchup or Sriracha on everything already, you've probably never tried them like this!

4 Tips to Save on Car Insurance

Auto insurance is one of those pesky, nagging things, almost like a tiny leech. It sucks money away and we're not even always aware of it, at least until we have to write another c

How to Save Over $1000 on Your Next Backpacking Trip

Having the right equipment for a backpacking trip can get really expensive really quick. Learn from my mistakes and save over $1000.

9 Old Kitchen Tools You Can Flip for Cash

What's hiding in the back of your kitchen drawers and cabinets? Cash, that's what.

The Big List of Money-Saving Coupon Codes for Halloween 2016

No tricks, just treats — in the form of sweet Halloween savings!

Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Gluten-Free Desserts

These gluten-free desserts are easy to make, delicious and cheaper than splurging on packaged dessert products in the store. Get re-acquainted with your sweet tooth, the gluten-fre

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

7 Things Not to Buy on Black Friday

Don't count that doorbuster as a win just yet. Spending money on these bad Black Friday buys is more of a wallet-buster.

9 Easy Ways to Pay With Your Smartphone

There's no need to carry a stack of plastic or wad of cash everywhere you go. Make your money as mobile as you are!

Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Is Your Financial Plan?

Does your financial plan excite you? (Because it should). Here is Financial IQ Test to help you determine how healthy your financial plan is.

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.

All About Deflation

Deflation is back in the news, and for good reason: It's a real risk.  

Buying Restaurant-Quality Cookware

Restaurant supply stores offer a cheap place to get certain cookware for your kitchen.

I'm Eating What? 12 Gross Things in Your Food

You are what you eat. Vitamins, minerals, protein, fat… and bugs, breast implants, and viruses. Wait, what? Discover what's really in your food.

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.

10 Money-Saving Habits You Should Never Apologize For

This is your life to live, and you should never feel bad about making decisions that save you money.

Best Money Tips: Is It a Hobby or a Business?

Today, we share advice on turning a hobby into a business, creative ornaments to decorate your holidays, smart tips for electronics shopping, and more!

4 Ways to Get Toned With as Little Effort as Humanly Possible

You really don't have to spend hours at the gym to get fit and toned. Learn to focus your effort and get real results.

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.