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8 Ways a Side Hustle Can Advance Your Career

Your side hustle is more than just a means for spare cash. It can also be a major boost to your main career.

7 Traps to Avoid With Your 401(k)

Your 401(k) is a powerful retirement savings tool, but that doesn't mean it's perfect.

Why I Still Write Paper Checks

I know people who never write checks, but I'm not one of them. Here's why.

31 Foolproof Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill

From Meatless Mondays to rain checks, these supermarket money-savers will save you big on your next grocery run.

4 New Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund

You've heard it all before: You need an emergency fund. See if these new persuaders don't convince you.

Clipped Wings: Can Consumers Fix Air Travel?

From luggage fees, late flights, and TSA screening procedures, can air travel be saved? How can consumers help improve the industry?

To Shred or Not to Shred: How Long to Keep Your Tax Records

When it comes to your tax records, it can pay to be a hoarder. But how long is too long to hold on to "important" papers?

Cheap, Quick Homemade Breakfasts

Whether you're wide-eyed or totally groggy in the morning, there's a cheap, quick, at-home breakfast for you. Try one of these great morning noshes.

12 New Ways to Use Fresh Herbs in the Kitchen

Don't let your herb garden go to seed. Learn how to use and store your bounty all summer long — and beyond.

How to Use British Airways Points on U.S. Flights

Believe it or not, you can put those British Airways points to good use on U.S. flights.

The 5 Best iPhone 6 Covers

In order to keep your iPhone in top texting and tweeting condition, you need a phone cover that's durable, like one of these best five choices.

7 Added Costs That Come With a Bigger House

Bigger isn't always better, but when it comes to houses, it's usually more expensive.

What You Need to Know About Divorce and Credit

There's nothing easy about divorce, including managing your credit. Here's what to look for.

10 Things I Just Won’t Do to Save Money

Turn down money-saving opportunities? Yup! One very frugal writer shares the questionable and straight-up dumb ways he won't save money.

Best investment: yourself

I read a lot of investment books. [more]

5 Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for Summer

Before you know it, summer heat will be here. Is your home ready?

6 Ways Millennials Are Working Less and Earning More

Millennials have grown up with the internet, and are now using it to work less and earn more.

Best Money Tips: Auto Insurance Discounts You May Be Missing

Today we found some awesome articles on auto insurance discounts you may be missing, date night on a budget, and creating a more flexible work environment.

5 Wild Rides You Can Absolutely Afford

Have you ever wanted to zip around on a jetpack, or catch a ride on the world's longest bus? Guess what — you can, and for cheaper than you think.

No Money for a Week? Here’s What to Do.

Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.