From nice soap to good food to quality kitchen gear and more, a few small splurges are sometimes all you need to make your life feel utterly luxurious.
A wedding in the U.S. can set you back the cost of a mid-size car. Combine your wedding with a romantic escape, and you can bring that down to economy.
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Zooey Deschanel Never Pays Late Fees and 5 Other Smart Money Lessons From Celebrities
You don't have to be a spendthrift just because you're rich and famous. Here's how six super thrifty celebs get by.
6 Millennial Money Habits Every Retiree Should Learn
Millennials are savvy to some pretty healthy money habits. Even older generations should take notes!
20 Habits You Must Start Right Now and Be a Better Person
Become the best possible version of you by developing these wholesome, productive habits. Once they've stuck, you're on your way!
Pay These 6 Bills First When Money Is Tight
If your monthly budget just went bust, make sure to prioritize these important bill payments first.
How to Close a Credit Card Without Dinging Your Credit Score
You don't use that credit card anymore — but canceling might crush your credit score. Try these smarter methods of ditching that card.
Good Luck, Bad Luck: Who Can Tell?
Is your glass always half-full or half-empty? Maybe it's time for an entirely new perspective.
12 More Grammar Mistakes That Are Making You Look Stupid
Poor word choice and grammar mistakes definitely can make you look stupid. Worse — they can damage your career. Watch out for these common errors.
The One Question You Need to Answer to Choose the Best Health Care Plan
You need to a buy your own health insurance on the exchange, but you don't know where to start. We're going to help you weigh your options.
8 Money Lessons I Learned From Three Weeks in Europe
A whirlwind family vacation brings more than just memories for a lifetime — it also offers some sound money lessons.
8 Little Luxuries That Go a Long Way
From nice soap to good food to quality kitchen gear and more, a few small splurges are sometimes all you need to make your life feel utterly luxurious.
9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight
Whether you're unemployed or could just use some cash on the side, these gigs (ranging from oh-so-easy to kind of wacky) can help you make money fast.
10 Important Reasons You Need to Cut Back on Screen Time
We love our smartphones and tablets, but that glow comes with some costs. Is it time to cut back for better health and happiness?
7 Foods That Are Actually Better Buys at a Restaurant
Dining out is not great for budgets or waistlines. But for certain dishes and ingredients, the restaurant is often your best — or only — choice.
Save Big With a Dream Wedding Overseas
A wedding in the U.S. can set you back the cost of a mid-size car. Combine your wedding with a romantic escape, and you can bring that down to economy.
The High Cost of Pursuing Fame and Fortune
Who hasn't dreamed of achieving fame and fortune? Find out just how much of a long shot stardom really is.
7 Ways Paying Off Student Loans Early Can Boost Your Finances
Did college cost you a pretty penny? If you work hard to pay off those loans, you'll reap the benefits of a huge financial boost.
Help! I Lost My Job!
Did you lose your job? Here are tips for the recently laid off.
5 Questions Retirees Should Ask Before Starting a Small Business
Retirement is usually a time to relax — but for others, it's time to open their dream business. Is it really the right move?
7 Warning Signs You're In Debt Denial
Denial can really throw your life off the rails. Denying your debt can be flat-out financially disastrous.
The 5 Best Debt Tracking Systems
Using any of these debt tracking systems, you'll have a much easier time paying off your debt once and for all.