Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
Young professionals (20s and 30s) who make a decision to start saving for retirement can do so in many different types of savings and retirement accounts.
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6 Steps to Avoiding Credit Card Debt Over the Holidays
Follow these six steps and your holiday season will be credit card debt-free.
How To Get A Big Payoff From College Scholarships
Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
20 Free (or Really Cheap) Ways to Relieve Stress
The kids, the spouse, the boss, the car, the job, the news — the stress! Take the edge off and be the better you with these frugal ways to chill.
How to Host House Guests Without Going Crazy
The next time you have house guests, follow these suggestions to make the stay easier on both you and your guests.
Why the Scarcity Mentality Is Keeping You Poor
It's wise to be careful with our resources, but too much caution will hold us back. Learn to recognize abundance.
This Simple Journal May be the Fix for Your Finances
With an X here and an O there, your personal finance bullet journal can put you on the fast track to budgeting mastery.
5 Stocks to Buy If You Love the Earth
If you love all things green — that is, both the earth and making money — these eco-conscious stocks are for you.
This One Ratio Is the Key to a Good Credit Score
Understanding this key credit scoring ratio may be the secret to unlocking a higher credit score. The math is simple, and so is the strategy.
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A few weeks ago, Sasha wrote a great article about where to find books for less. Here are 17 more places to buy, sell, or trade books.
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Dream Career?
Tell us about your dream career and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
12 Gross Jobs That Pay Pretty Well
Sure, the ick-factor is high, but so is the pay. If you've got a strong stomach, we've got a job — or 12 — for you!
How Your Child Can Earn College Credits in High School (For Cheap)
Help your high schooler get a head start on college, while you get a head start on saving money.
Why Roth IRAs Are Ideal for Young Professionals
Young professionals (20s and 30s) who make a decision to start saving for retirement can do so in many different types of savings and retirement accounts.
Do I Have to Report This Income?
Not sure whether or not you should report certain types of income? The answers might surprise you.
What Really Happens When You Don't Pay Your Student Loans
Student loans can be a heavy financial burden even in the best of times. If you don't pay them, things will only get worse.
Should You Make Your Young Kids Pay "Rent?"
A viral Facebook post has parents everywhere wondering: Should you charge your young kids rent?
5 Money Moves to Make Even If You Don't Plan to Buy a House
Getting a mortgage isn't the only reason to keep your finances in tiptop shape. You should make these money moves even if you plan to rent forever.
The 7 Best Employers for Single Parents
If you're nurturing a child and a career — by yourself — consider an application to one of these great companies for single parents.
13 Benefits of Being a Night Owl
Our culture esteems the early riser, but being a night owl has its advantages. Discover how staying up late can help you get ahead.