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Just because you've left the working world behind, doesn't mean you can leave the credit world behind. Here's how to keep your credit score golden, too.
In advertising, not everything is as it seems. Watch out for these phrases; if they're being used, you should reconsider the purchase you're about to make.
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Getting by without a job, part 3--cut spending
With the economy tanking, more and more people will be not just losing their job, but will be finding themselves without one for an extended period. When that happens it's not goo
4 Ways to Bounce Back From Job Rejection
Your interview went aces and you were already planning your commute to your new gig — then nothing. Redirect that rejection to something better.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: How to Buy a House When You Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Max shares what she learned about compound savings while saving for a house — and how she's using those lessons in this year's budget challenge.
8 of Your Childhood Heroes Filed for Bankruptcy
Honest Abe's not the only role model to have filed for Chapter 11.
What Are Hedge Funds, Anyway?
Very few of us have the pocket change kicking around to invest in hedge funds. But ever wonder what they are — and why they matter — anyways?
Best Money Tips: How to Become a Morning Person
Today we found some awesome articles on becoming a morning person, ways to avoid common bank fees, and financial resolutions to keep in 2014.
25 Ways to Be a Better, Happier Person
Want to make the world a better place? Start by making a better you with these 25 easy, feel good self-improvements.
Five Tips to Sell Any Home Fast
No matter the market, if you use these five steps, you'll sell your home fast.
20 Cheap and Easy DIY Kitchen Improvements
Does your kitchen need help? These DIY improvements are frugal, foolproof, and we have to admit — just plain fun!
18 DIY Christmas Ornaments That Are Better Than Store Bought
The best Christmas ornament doesn't come from a store. A DIY ornament, perhaps, means a little bit more.
101 Ways to Save Money on Clothes
Get smarter about shopping, mending, laundering, and lots more, and you can cut your clothing budget while still looking sharp. Here's how.
Why Your Credit Score Matters in Retirement
Just because you've left the working world behind, doesn't mean you can leave the credit world behind. Here's how to keep your credit score golden, too.
5 Things to Remember Every Time You Face a Financial Failure
Everybody falls down, even when it comes to their money. The key to success is getting back up again.
10 Lifestyle Changes That Will Always Pay Off
Change is never easy — but the results are almost always worth the effort.
Advertising Jargon That Aims to Mislead
In advertising, not everything is as it seems. Watch out for these phrases; if they're being used, you should reconsider the purchase you're about to make.
7 Ways You're Wasting Gas Without Realizing It
There's nothing frugal about wasting gas. Lighten up your lead foot, tighten up your sidewalls, and spend less getting from here to there.
6 Great Places to Get Free Tax Advice
Confused by taxes? Now you can get free professional help from a variety of surprising sources.
15 Awesome Muffin Tin Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Your muffin tin is good for more than muffins and cupcakes. Put yours to work around the clock with these easy, delicious, savory muffin recipes.
How to Find Free (or Cheap) Health Resources
From preventive screenings to primary care, you can find free or inexpensive healthcare thanks to these websites, clinics, and other resources.
Trading Work for Never-Ending Weekends: How to Retire Early
Those coveted post-work years can be sweet, but don’t kid yourself — it’ll take a lot of hard work to get there.