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How to Build Financial Stability After Divorce

Finding your financial footing after a divorce is not easy, but you can do it.

Best Money Tips: Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet

Today we found some fantastic articles on things to consider before adopting a pet, expediting your tax refund, and how to stop living paycheck to paycheck.

How to Save Money on Flights Using Fare Alerts

Looking to save even more money on flights? Fare alerts are here to save the day.

6 Financial Mistakes to Stop Making by Age 40

By your 40s, personal finance shouldn't be a mystery. If you're still making these six money mistakes, it's time to enforce some changes.

My Kid Got Accepted to an Expensive Private College — Now What?

How much is too much when it comes to college costs? A worried father breaks down the costs and the benefits of a child's hefty tuition.

The 10 Best Couponing Apps

These 10 apps are your new go-tos for the best coupons with the biggest savings. No scissors required.

4 Ways Stress Is Killing Your Finances

Stress is one bad, expensive habit. From impulse buys to overindulgence, here’s how stress is killing your finances.

How To Read an Annual Report

If you're like most investors, those bulky annual reports that arrive on your doorstep are a waste of time and resources. If you want to get the most out of your annual reports,

Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Budget?

Tell us how you celebrate Thanksgiving on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Ways Self Storage Units Are More Sad Museums Than Savvy Solutions

This week I did an intervention on Sarah, one of my dearest friends. Sarah has a substance abuse problem -- but not with drugs. Sarah has a problem with self storage.

15 Ways to Prevent Your Smartphone From Wasting Data

It's so easy to use up your available data and go over your monthly plan. Here are some clever ways to keep that from happening.

The 5 Best Sleeping Bags

Looking to enjoy the great outdoors without being overwhelmed by the elements? Stay safe and comfy with one of these five sleeping bags.

How to Tell if That Home Business Opportunity Is Really a Pyramid Scheme

It can be a pretty steep uphill climb to become a moneymaking MLM superstar.

10 Smart Ways to Keep Your Entire Life Clutter-Free

Decluttering can seem like an overwhelming process. But there is a way to clear the clutter without the stress of decluttering. Promise!

23 Effortless Ways to Go Green (and Save Money, Too)

Captain Planet fully believes in your ability to save the Earth, without even trying!

5 Times It's OK to Pause Saving and Investing

Saving and investing is always a good idea; however, if you're facing one of these money struggles, take time to clear the crisis before you start investing again.

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score During the Holidays

The holiday season can make a mess of your credit score. Why not make efforts to boost it instead?

21 Unexpected Items You Should Always Pack in Your Carry-On

Experienced travelers know what to bring and what to leave behind — or do they? These little extras make getting there almost enjoyable.

8 New Year's Goals Every Freelancer Should Make

This New Year, reflect on everything that makes your small business awesome — and form a plan to make it even more so.

10 Monthly Bills You Can Slash

Stop gritting your teeth when you pay bills. With a little planning, you can slash your monthly expenses while experiencing little change in your living standards.