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Student Loans: The Third Way to Ruin Your Finances

"Is college worth it?" has become a difficult question to answer — and answering wrong could saddle you with years of debt. Here are your options.

The False Allure of Compound Interest

You've seen stories about compound interest adding up to big savings. That can happen — but often, it's not the whole truth.

Best Money Tips: Save Time and Money on Food Prep

Today we found ways to save time and money during food prep, how to grow your savings in 2016, and steps to eliminate self-doubt.

Americans Spend More Than Other Countries On These 10 Things

Americans are known to be big spenders. Here's how our spending habits stack up with the rest of the world.

Hotel Rewards for Business Owners: Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card

Business owners can earn bonus points with the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card.

Ask the Readers: What is Your Toughest Financial Challenge?

Tell us about your toughest financial problem we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

6 Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Get Ahead

The Sandwich Generation — those stuck caring for growing kids and aging parents — face big financial challenges. Learn how to survive the squeeze.

Best Money Tips: Earn More From Your Garage Sale

Today we found some stellar articles on earning more from your garage sale, saving on wedding reception food, and investing lessons from Monopoly.

Ask the Readers: Do You Attend Networking Events?

Tell us if you attend networking events and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: Thrifty Gifts Any Mom Would Love

Today we found some great articles on thrifty gifts any mom would love, reasons to spring clean, and improving your eshopping IQ.

The 5 Best Dryers

Whether you're looking for gas or electric, these reliable dryers provide great value.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Mother's Day Frugally?

Tell us how you celebrate Mother's Day frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: How Do You Unwind After Work?

Tell us how you unwind after work and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

USAA Cash Rewards American Express Credit Card Review

Military members get up to 2.25% cash back with the USAA Cash Rewards Card American Express credit card.

7 Frequent Flyer Rules to Go Farther on Fewer Miles

Travel reward points and miles are like dollars — you work hard to earn them, and you should spend them wisely. Learn how.

7 DIY Easter Baskets That Cost $10 or Less

These creative Easter baskets promise your little ones more than just a sugar rush — all at $10 or less!

Ask the Readers: Where Would You Like to Retire?

Tell us where you would like to retire and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: How Do You Fight the Afternoon Slump?

Tell us how you fight the afternoon slump and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: 20+ Small Ways to Pay It Forward

Today we found helpful articles on small ways to pay it forward, things to throw away right now, and DIY reusable beeswax wraps that keep your food fresh and safe.

3 Ways to Save Hundreds (or Even Thousands) of Dollars Without Thinking

These three methods barely require any effort — and they can have huge results.