From healthy fizzy juices to root beer actually made from roots, from simple seltzer recipes to fermented treats, discover all the ways to make soda at home.
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.
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
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How Your New Job Might Affect Your Mortgage Application
You just started a new job. Now, you want a new home. With the right strategy, you can still get a mortgage.
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You've heard of ridesharing by now — but did you know you can score free rides? Pocket referral points from Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar!
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Give Dad and Mom the gift of knowing you're ready to help them weather whatever life throws their way.
Skip the Trade-In: Why You Should Sell Your Car Privately
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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.
The Lincoln Guide to Personal Finance
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A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
How Free Extended Warranties Work on Credit Cards
Did your pricey purchase break just months after your warranty expired? Your credit card has you covered.
4 New Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund
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How to Protect Your Credit After the Equifax Breach
In light of the major Equifax breach, a credit freeze is not your only option. There are multiple ways to keep a close eye on your credit reports.
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If you don't feel like you're saving enough money, there's probably one thing stopping you — you. Learn how to get over the excuses and start saving.