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8 Truths From a Mystery Shopper You Must Read Before You Get Started

These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.

By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!

There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!

Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.

Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.

There are two leading strategies for debt elimination. Both will work, but one gets you out of debt a little faster and a lot richer.

An HSA can be a great way to pay for health care, earn investment income and cut your taxes. Cut through the confusion before you jump in.

Does tax time leave you with a huge refund or a huge bill? Your withholding is off. Here's how to fix it.

Investing isn't just for the wealthy. All it takes is $100 — or less! — to get started.

There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.

Why pay $15 for a credit score when you can get one for free? Turns out not all credit scores are the same.

We all want to reach financial freedom, but there are rules we need to follow in order to get there.

Enjoy this lighthearted anecdotal story illustrating the North American tax system.

The Trump administration is holding the fiduciary rule in limbo. How could this affect you and your retirement?

Usually, you know when you're the victim of a crime. But identity theft can be a sneaky, subtle scam. Watch out for these warnings.

In between caring for your parents and your kids, you need to care for yourself, too — especially your financial future self.

So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.

The good thing about babies growing quickly is that you can make money by selling their old stuff!

Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.

If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.