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How to Claim Social Security Benefits While Living Abroad

If your retirement plans involve spending your golden years abroad, you should know how to take your Social Security benefits with you.

10 Tricks to Avoid Workout Burnout

Don't sabotage your fitness goals by giving in before fitness becomes a habit. Stay on track by knowing when to ease up and when to power through.

Are You Paying Off Credit Card Debt the Wrong Way?

Many Americans who are paying off credit card debt are doing it the wrong way — are you?

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.

How to Avoid Airline Fees in Basic Economy

Airline fees can quickly eat into your travel budget, but if you reveiw airline policies carefully, you can avoid most while flying comfortably, even in basic economy.

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.

A Step-by-Step Guide for When Friends Ask for Help Being Frugal

One writer shares his five-step plan for helping friends who want to be frugal, so you can use it for your friends, too — or yourself.

5 Money Fears and How to Squash Them

Stop hiding from the money bogeyman. A few setbacks aren't worth these irrational finance fears.

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.

How to Keep Your Pets Safe During a Natural Disaster

When a big storm hits, you won't have much time to get your loved ones to safety. Make sure you have a plan in place for your pets, too.

20 Great Body Weight Exercises (and Why You Should Do Them)

Body weight exercises seem simple, but they can be very challenging. Best of all? You don't need expensive fitness equipment to do them.

Chill Out With These 6 Simple DIY Freezer Treats

Cool off this summer by making these easy, affordable, and — most importantly — tasty frozen treats!

Fun Things For Five Dollars Or Less In And Around Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Want to have a fun day but short on cash? Here are some outings around my town that I have enjoyed, nearly all for free.

Best Money Tips: Getting a Job When You've Been Unemployed

Today we found some awesome articles on getting a job when you've been unemployed, transforming your home on a budget, and getting ready for vacation travel.

7 Credit Card Application Tips for the Best Chance of Approval

Easy steps to increase your chances of approval when you apply for a credit card.

Sleeping In Airports For The Stranded And Frugal Minded

Whether it's an unplanned layover, a means of making an early flight, or simply an attempt to save money on accommodation, the season of sleeping in airports is upon us. I know, I

10 Sites and Apps to Help You Track Your Spending and Stick to Your Budget

One of the best ways to manage a budget and control your money is to actively track spending. All of these apps and online tools make tracking your expenses easy.

The 5 Best Computer Mice

You don't have to play a cat-and-mouse game to find the best...you know. Find our picks for the best computer mice here.

Just Saving Isn't Enough: How Cash Flow Allocation Helps You Retire

Classic asset allocation teaches investors to diversify for safety. Apply this strategy to your retirement to keep the bills paid, even in a bad economy.

10 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew

Ever wished you knew what was on the boss's mind? Wonder no more.