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Start a Business for Next to Nothing
Typically, one of the major necessities in business start-ups is a hefty financial commitment. However, there are ways to start a business for much less.
Bear Markets Explained
When the market becomes a lumbering, angry grizzly, we're all at risk of getting attacked. Learn all about bear markets and how they can affect you.
Beat Stress With These 28 Inexpensive Pastimes
Got time to kill, but no money to burn? Try one of these low-cost (or free!) pastimes. You’ll beat stress and maybe learn a thing or two!
8 Overpriced Grocery Items to Skip
Getting everything you need at the grocery store is convenient. But if you're buying these eight items, you're definitely overpaying.
25 Things to Do With Used Corks (Including Making Money With Them)
So you've popped open a bottle of wine...now, what do you do with the wine cork? You have a surprising number of options.
The 5 Best Pet Wipes
Keeping your house clean with a messy dog or cat isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these pet wipes and those paws will be mud-free.
The Cheapest Way to Get Fit and Strong in 30 Days or Less
It's not quite sneaking into the gym — but it's close. With some clever scheduling anybody can get a month or more of free workouts at the gym.
Paper Checks: Going, Going...Gone?
Are you ready to go totally electronic? Paper checks may be on their way out permanently. Learn what you need to know about making the switch.
How an HSA Could Help Your Retirement
You know socking money into a 401(k) or IRA will help fund your retirement years. An HSA could help, too.
Now or Later: How to Decide the Right Time to Buy Almost Anything
You need certain things, but when should you buy them? This shopping guide will help you decide for maximum savings.
6 Cars You Can Drive (Almost) Forever
Meet the anti-lemons. After rigorous testing, these six cars have proven their reliability and longevity time and time and time and time... again.
4 Worst Reasons to Buy a House
You should buy a home because you want to — not because these myths make you believe it's a good idea.
20 Tips for Getting Your Security Deposit Back
Here are the tips I've garnered for how to rent well and get your money back.
The Best Credit Cards For Military Personnel and Families
Military families can get special benefits from credit cards, such as waived annual fees. Check out these great cards for service men, women, and their families.
8 Common Car Repair Mistakes That Can Cost You
Squeaky brakes need attention — stat! Delaying car maintenance or repairs is only going to cost you more later. Maybe a lot more.
4 Beauty Products You Can Make in an Instant Pot
In between making every meal in your Instant Pot, you can make beauty products in there, too!
Business Advice from a Billionaire
Someone who showed me unprecedented, unexpected kindness in a brief, but efficient, meeting years ago is now one of the world's richest people, according to Forbes magazine. You
5 Personal Loan Fees You Should Never, Ever Pay
The whole point of getting a loan is to avoid the high interest rates and added fees of a credit card. So make sure you're avoiding all of that with personal loans, too.
5 Perfectly Respectable Uses for Instant Mashed Potatoes
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6 Signs You Should Refinance Your Student Loans With a Private Lender
Is it time to refinance your student loans with a private lender? Here are six signs it might be.