We often focus on what is most pressing with our finances. But if you take a day off to do some long-term work, you can save hundreds of dollars a year.
Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.
If you think you're immune to marketing, think again — in fact, you might be convincing yourself to buy something and not even realize that you're doing it.
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The Types of Savings Accounts: Which Is Right For You?
Everyone needs an emergency fund, but with interest rates on savings accounts so low, where should you keep this money? Here are your options.
Defining Success: If You Don't Know What You Want, You Won't Know When You've Gotten It
When it comes to your life, what do you want? If you can't answer this question, you won't ever know when you've been successful.
7 Modern Ways to Balance Your Checkbook
It's no longer necessary to pore over that ledger and paper bank statement. You can "balance your checkbook" the modern way.
Turn a Day Off Into Your Most Profitable Day of the Year
We often focus on what is most pressing with our finances. But if you take a day off to do some long-term work, you can save hundreds of dollars a year.
5 Money Fears and How to Squash Them
Stop hiding from the money bogeyman. A few setbacks aren't worth these irrational finance fears.
8 Things Your Boomer Parents Could Afford That You Can't
It's not just your imagination: Things are way more expensive now than they used to be.
How the Election Will Affect Your Credit Cards
How will credit card companies react to the U.S. Presidential election? We have some predictions — and some things you should do to prepare yourself.
10 Smart Household Uses for Rope
Rope is so versatile for holding things in place, but you can also use it for great home decor, too. Get your knot on!
10 Things You Should Never Do After Getting a Raise
Congratulations on the raise — you earned it! Now keep it to yourself.
6 Smart Auto Finance Options
Most of us can't afford to pay cash for a new or used car. Finding the right auto financing is easier than you think.
Invest Your Rewards With the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card
Get 2% cash back for your retirement or your child's education with the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card.
Best Money Tips: How to Build an Emergency Fund From Nothing
Today we found ways to build your emergency fund from nothing, ways to fight clutter and get organized, and a guide to buying refurbished products.
7 Ways Being Debt Free Can Cost You
Generally speaking, debt is bad. But sometimes taking on debt is unavoidable — and can actually be good for you.
18 Awesome, Practically Free Upcycled Craft Projects
One of the easiest ways to cut crafting costs is to source inexpensive supplies, and what could be cheaper than the recycling bin?
Ask the Readers: How Do You Have Frugal Fun?
Tell us how you have frugal fun and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Change Your Life With a 30 Day Challenge
Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.
How We Brainwash Ourselves Into Brand Loyalty
If you think you're immune to marketing, think again — in fact, you might be convincing yourself to buy something and not even realize that you're doing it.
12 Surprising Things You Can Have Delivered
It's 2016 and the livin's easy, especially when you can have basically ANYTHING delivered to your doorstep.
Chill Out With These 6 Simple DIY Freezer Treats
Cool off this summer by making these easy, affordable, and — most importantly — tasty frozen treats!
Save More and Spend Less by Increasing Your "Mental Transaction Costs"
"Cost" is more than dollars and cents. Use these mental money blocks to take charge of your money and live a more rewarding frugal lifestyle.