Ever protested an unfair retail policy, pointed out that an advertisement is misleading, organized a boycott, or somehow advocated for yourself or another consumer? Whether you won
The only things better than free makeup is really great free makeup! For those of you who adore Smashbox as much as I do, there is a special treat in store for those with a Nordst
I remember the expression on a friend’s face when she saw me pull my sneaks from the washing machine. “You wash your tennis shoes?” Why not? They get clean, don’t they? And you
While it would be prudent to think ahead and just buy in bulk when I’m in the city, that isn’t always possible without a full day of planning and a small pull-behind trailer. So I
A few years back, I got a tidy little lesson in exactly what collision coverage is. We'd had a car damaged in an accident, damaged pretty badly. So, it wasn't a surprise
Keeping mosquitoes and other bugs away during summer isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five bug repellents and your skin will be bug bite-free.
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Free Smashbox Cosmetics at Nordstrom - DEAL OVER
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Before a sweet perk convinces you to apply for another rewards credit card, you might want to wait for some even better ones.
Special Events that Will Cost you Nothing
Want something to do, but don’t have the cash? Activities are popping up all over the U.S. that won’t even require you to bring your wallet!
Retirement: Not Just for People?
As we get older, we try to shift the way we get money from actively working to earning money from investments. Many companies have done the same.
Simple Ways to Give Dirty Shoes the Boot
I remember the expression on a friend’s face when she saw me pull my sneaks from the washing machine. “You wash your tennis shoes?” Why not? They get clean, don’t they? And you
The Case for Amazon
While it would be prudent to think ahead and just buy in bulk when I’m in the city, that isn’t always possible without a full day of planning and a small pull-behind trailer. So I
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What Are Secured Credit Cards?
Learn how secured credit cards are different from regular credit cards and prepaid cards, how they help rebuild credit, and how to choose one.
Organizers for a Dollar
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5 Things to Do Right Now to Boost Your 600 Credit Score
A 600 credit score isn't bad, exactly, but it's not terrific, either. Here's what you can do to improve it.
Good Debt, Bad Debt
Whether debt is good or bad depends on how you spend the money. From best to worst, here are the four categories of debt that one writer uses.
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These five gyms will let you work up a sweat without spending a fortune.
6 Affordable Kid-Free Vacation Ideas
You've earned some time away from the kiddos. These trips will let you enjoy some kid-free time without breaking the bank.
When to drop collision coverage on your car
A few years back, I got a tidy little lesson in exactly what collision coverage is. We'd had a car damaged in an accident, damaged pretty badly. So, it wasn't a surprise
Science Says You Don't Need a Standing Desk, After All -- You Only Need This
Recent studies show that sitting all day actually will not kill you. Desk sitters, rejoice!
The 5 Best Bug Repellents
Keeping mosquitoes and other bugs away during summer isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five bug repellents and your skin will be bug bite-free.