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5 Steps to Successful Budgeting

Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.

Freeze! Securing your credit report from fraud or other suspicious activity might save you a big headache later.

You work so hard to protect your identity, but there are still ways thieves can get your personal data. Here's how they do it.

Why pay $15 for a credit score when you can get one for free? Turns out not all credit scores are the same.

Oh go ahead, have another cup of coffee — it's good for you! Find out what other foods you can go ahead and stop avoiding now, too.

College is a time to discover your passions, goals, and aspirations. It's also a time to start building strong credit.

Dents suck. And so does the cost to repair them. Here are quick and cheap ways to remove dents.

If you're stuck in a jam, duct tape might just be able to save you.

Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.

Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?

Want a quick, easy way to raise the value of your home? The right color paint in the right room can do the trick.

Crisis averted! Your emergency fund came through when you needed it. Now it's time to rebuild that financial safety net before the other shoe drops.

Yesterday my super cheap ex-boyfriend told me that I would be proud of him.

If you're looking for the perfect blend of culture and history, these 10 museums in the U.S. will blow your mind.

If you have the home equity to spare, you can borrow against it. Just be sure you're using the loan for something smart.

Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.

Sometimes getting a personal loan is a better choice than using your credit cards.

The sharing economy has given us easy ways to make serious side cash. Just don't forget to set aside some for Uncle Sam!

Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.

If you're wondering how you can get a higher rating and earn more with Uber, here are some easy tips.