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Sometimes getting out of town just isn't in the budget. Here's how to vacay close to home — for cheap.
How to Protect Yourself from a Home Improvement Scam
When you decide to get work done on your home, you have to be careful. There are plenty of people out there looking to rip you off.
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If the garage serves no other purpose but another space for clutter to pile up, why not convert it into one of these creative uses?
The Ethics of Free: Is it Wrong to Get Free Stuff?
The problem with free is that it doesn't mean something is really free. It just means that someone else has paid for the product or service instead of you.
How to Save Frequent Flyer Miles That Are About to Expire
You worked hard for those airline miles. Don't let them just slip away!
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The 10 Best Personal Finance Jingles of All Time
These finance-themed earworms will be stuck in your head all day. Don't say we didn't warn you.
25 Frugal Ways to "Pay It Forward"
Paying it forward — doing something nice for someone else — makes that person feel great AND improves your day. Here's how to do it frugally.
9 Ways to Improve Your Life This Weekend
Being a weekend warrior can be a heck of a lot more than a landscaping project. Try one of these activities for a long-term ROI that will make your life better.
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Today we found articles on ways to live in the big city on a small budget, strategies to build a budget-friendly emergency kit, and tips to boost positive thinking.
Financial Math Basics You Need to Know
Do you have the math skills to manage your finances? Learn these basic concepts and calculations to help improve your financial position.
Why the Time Value of Money Matters, and 10 Ways It Affects You
You don't have to be a financial whiz to understand how the time value of money affects you financially and otherwise. All you have to do is look around.
7 Retirement Planning Steps Late Starters Must Make
Americans are not very good at saving for retirement. If retirement is looming your horizon, start doing a better job of preparing.
5 Smart Ways to Meet a Rewards Card Minimum Spending Requirement
Sign-up bonuses can jump-start your rewards-earning potential. Here's how to hit your card's minimum spending requirement, fast.
15 Life Skills You Can Learn in 30 Minutes or Less
Improve your life and save money with these 15 easy-to-learn skills!
6 Foods Scientifically Proven to Increase Your Lifespan
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5 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Child to Private School
Not sure if private school is right for your child? Get the answers to these questions before you decide.
7 Easy Ways to Calculate Your New Car Budget
A shiny new set of wheels can really loosen your purse strings. Don't hit the dealership without knowing what you can truly afford.