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Why It Pays to Be a Patient Shopper

When you want something, you want it now! But buying the first acceptable option that fits your budget could be costing you big bucks.

Identity theft is scary. When your kids are the target, it's positively terrifying.

They say owning a pool is not worth the headache, but you can make pool ownership easier — without spending a lot of money.

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

Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?

Deciding on a goal is a critical first step in every endeavor. Here's how to set financial goals that will lead to a brighter future.

From removing beach tar to bleeding mountain bike brakes, mineral oil has lots and lots of uses. Here are 30 to try.

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!

Start taking advantage of these great price match guarantees, and you'll never pay full retail again.

When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.

You can find just about anything you need when you're a city slicker — including one of these great side gigs!

Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.

Learn to distinguish between what you need, what you need in certain conditions, and what you want.

When caring for your parents and your children at the same time, stress is bound to find you. Remember to take care of yourself, too.

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

Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.

The sharing economy has given us easy ways to make serious side cash. Just don't forget to set aside some for Uncle Sam!

Credit card debt isn't just a burden — it's a real danger to your finances.

You just stumbled upon a big pile of money. Congrats! Here's what you should do with it.

Let robots manage your money for you and you'll never pay a late fee or go over budget again.