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One day when i was in fourth grade, my parents sat me down at the dining room table. Their faces were very concerned and it all seemed very serious; I thought I was in trouble. [more]

Frugal Vacations the Entire Family Will Love

You can skip the high-priced cruises and wildly expensive destinations. Get on board with these fun, frugal approaches to traveling with your family.

Pay Your Bills and 5 Other Things You Must Do Before You Leave on Vacation

Vacation's end can be a real downer. Extend your holiday by making the return home stress free with some easy, before-you-go planning.

Best Money Tips: Daily Purchases That Hurt Your Budget

Today we found some great articles on daily purchases that hurt your budget, affordable cities for settling down, and bad news for Spotify users.

5 Ways Millennials Can Become Bosses Sooner

Millennials don't shy from a challenge — climbing the corporate ladder, included. Are you ready for the top rung?

Does Your Teenager Really Need a Credit Card?

Does your teenager actually need a credit card? Probably.

9 Smart Financial Gifts to Give New Grads Besides Cash

New grads love cash, but these other money-oriented gifts can really help propel them into adulthood.

13 Scariest Halloween Frights You Can Make From Trash

One man's trash is another man's frightening Halloween decor! Have some spooky fun with these fun and freaky ways to recycle.

5 Dumb IRA Mistakes Even Smart People Make

Investing in retirement is a great first step, but if you're making any of these easy-to-avoid IRA mistakes, you're hurting your returns.

5 Places to Travel While the Dollar Is Strong

A strong U.S. dollar means good-value vacations for the travel savvy. Here's where to go to let your dollar take your further.

Budgeting for Study Abroad: What You'll Need, and How to Access Your Money

Studying abroad introduces students to a culture...and it can also be a crash course in budgeting and cash management. Here's what you need to know.

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Shortcuts for Meal Prep?

Tell us your shortcuts for meal prep and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Why Learning the Guitar Is the Best Investment You Can Ever Make

Even if you never release an album, learning to play the guitar repays the investment many times over. Learn why.

Beat the Nirvana fallacy: why doing something is better than nothing

The problem with the Nirvana fallacy is simple: there's NEVER a perfect solution, only shades of decisions that are better than others, and mistakes you make and can hopefully lear

15 Easy Ways to Save for Your Dream Vacation

Think you'll never be able to afford your dream vacation? Think again! These 15 savings techniques will get you there.

4 Best States to Start a New Business In

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well for many Americans. Their small business ventures would fare particularly well in these four states.

6 Great Reasons for Paying off the Mortgage on Your Home

Even though the economy is still rough, there are plenty of reasons why you should pay off your mortgage as soon as you can.

Best Credit Cards to Use For a Home Renovation

Use these credit cards to earn cash back and rewards for home renovation and remodeling purchases.

Get Out of Debt Faster With the "Debt Snowflake"

Every dollar counts during debt repayment. Finding small savings or windfalls to put toward your debt can help you pay off your balances faster.

How to Get and Give Honest Feedback

Whether you don't know how to give criticism or want to get better at receiving it, here are some pointers that can make your confrontations smoother.