Today we found articles on items to avoid at the dollar store, travel mistakes to stop making when you hit 30, and bathroom hacks that will simplify your life.
From outdated appliances to that weird wallpaper the previous tenant put up in the kitchen, there are plenty of ways to save on big-ticket decor improvements.
You protect your SSN, birth certificate, bank records, and financial documents. But watch out for these sneaky ways your personal information is shared.
Keeping an eye on your blood pressure isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these blood pressure monitors and you can track your blood pressure any time at home.
As an ebay shopper, this is a heavenly find for me (and I thank my wife for introducing me to it). Basically, it all revolves around taking advantage of typos, misspellings and other human errors in ebay listings. [more]
What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
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.
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How to Boost Your Credit With a Balance Transfer
A balance transfer can be a boon to your credit score. There are a few pitfalls to watch out for, too.
9 Items Every New Doggy Parent Should Own
Adopting a dog is exciting, but it can also be stressful. To make it easier, discover which essential dog supplies doting parents should own.
Best Money Tips: Things to Avoid at the Dollar Store
Today we found articles on items to avoid at the dollar store, travel mistakes to stop making when you hit 30, and bathroom hacks that will simplify your life.
10 Budget Purchases That Look Expensive
You'll get way more than you bargained for with these well-priced, but eminently luxe, furniture, appliances, clothing, and accessories.
4 Guarantees Besides Death and Taxes
Ben Franklin said there were only two guarantees in this life, death and taxes. But there are a few others that could be added to his list.
Upgrade Your Home Decor for Less
From outdated appliances to that weird wallpaper the previous tenant put up in the kitchen, there are plenty of ways to save on big-ticket decor improvements.
7 Easy Ways to Give Back This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving encourages us to give to others less fortunate. Here's how you can make a difference without breaking a sweat.
7 Foods That Are Actually Better Buys at a Restaurant
Dining out is not great for budgets or waistlines. But for certain dishes and ingredients, the restaurant is often your best — or only — choice.
6 Surprising Places Your Personal Info Is Shared
You protect your SSN, birth certificate, bank records, and financial documents. But watch out for these sneaky ways your personal information is shared.
The 5 Best Blood Pressure Monitors
Keeping an eye on your blood pressure isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these blood pressure monitors and you can track your blood pressure any time at home.
How to Get to Machu Picchu and Back for $30
Believe it or not, you can travel to Machu Picchu and back for just $30!
4 Quirky Ways to Spend Less and Kick-Start Saving
Learning to spend less and save more doesn't isn't intimidating when you follow these enjoyable, unconventional strategies.
Access Ebay's hidden auctions
As an ebay shopper, this is a heavenly find for me (and I thank my wife for introducing me to it). Basically, it all revolves around taking advantage of typos, misspellings and other human errors in ebay listings. [more]
Cancel Student Loans to Save — and Receive an Interest-Free 120-Day Loan
What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
3 Ways Confidence Makes You Better With Money
They say confidence is key, and your bank account likely won't argue. Go on — hold your head high and claim what's yours.
10 Ways to Enjoy Fall Camping
Don't pack the tent away yet. You can still enjoy a camping trip in the cooler autumn weather with some careful planning and the right gear.
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.
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.
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.
6 Ways of Improving Your Lottery Odds
We're not fans of lotteries — you're more likely to get struck by lightning — but if you must, try these hacks to make your odds less minuscule.