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100 Small Things That Can Bring You Joy

Need a quick mood boost? No matter where you are or what's got you down, you're sure to find a pick me up in this big list of small joys.

A costly emergency has sprung up. The only problem? You have a second emergency — no money to cover it. Here's where to find funds fast.

I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.

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

You don't need to hire a financial pro to invest like one. Try these DIY tips, and watch the confidence roll in.

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

You have homeowners insurance. What more could you need to protect your house? Actually, these policies might help.

Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.

Tell us when you got your first credit card for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates!

Sick of sitting down to pay the bills? Don't! Set up automatic payments, and let your bank (or the company you're paying!) do the work for you.

Squeaky brakes need attention — stat! Delaying car maintenance or repairs is only going to cost you more later. Maybe a lot more.

Creating a "do not buy" list will totally change your shopping game — and help you save tons of cash.

There's an app for everything these days — even credit monitoring. Now there's really no excuse!

Balance transfers can help you out of debt in a hurry. Here's how to use them to clear that credit card debt.

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

Stop staring at those ugly cabinets and do something! These easy DIY projects can totally transform your home.

Tell us if you have an emergency fund and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Regardless of your job, negotiation is a communication skill that everyone should master. It could save you BIG.

If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.

Don't let high minimums dissuade your retirement savings goals. These Roth IRAs can get you started, no minimum investment required.