Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
Are you annoyed by your bank's tendency to add more fees and offer lower savings interest rates? Consider a credit union as an alternative; here are the benefits and drawbacks.
Cable TV is expensive, but watching your favorite shows doesn't have to be. Here are eight ways you can cut the cable and still catch your must-see TV.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
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How Credit Cards Protect Your Purchases From Damage or Theft
You loved your fab new camera until your kid broke it. Check the fine print on your credit card account — you may be eligible for a free replacement.
This One Mistake Could Delay Your Retirement by 10 Years
Buying a home is a big decision and if you don't do it right, you could be paying for years and years. Use cash flow to help make the right choice.
How Much Does Your Credit Card Debt Cost You?
Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
10 Easy Ways to Burn Almost 1000 Extra Calories Per Day
A handful of easy-to-do lifestyle changes can add up to hundreds of calories avoided or shaved — every day. That's almost two pounds a week!
Turn Your Backyard Into a Wildlife Refuge for Under $40
It won't cost you much to make a backyard sanctuary for local wildlife.
Selling Your Life Insurance Policy for Cold, Hard Cash
Would you sell your life insurance policy for a lump sum, knowing that someone else now profits from your death?
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Credit Unions
Are you annoyed by your bank's tendency to add more fees and offer lower savings interest rates? Consider a credit union as an alternative; here are the benefits and drawbacks.
10 Surprising Ways to Use Bungee Cords
Bungee cords come in many colors and sizes and that means you can be stylish when you're using them for more than tying down loose loads.
8 Alternatives to Cable TV That Will Keep You Entertained
Cable TV is expensive, but watching your favorite shows doesn't have to be. Here are eight ways you can cut the cable and still catch your must-see TV.
Should You Save for College Using a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan?
Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?
8 Things Millennials Can Do Right Now for an Early Retirement
When you're young, retirement may seem too far off to matter. But wouldn't it be nice to retire early?
Best Money Tips: Ways to Give More to Charity in 2018
Today we found articles on ways to give more in 2018, effective ways to stretch your meal money, and how to decide if something is worth fixing.
10 Unexpected Uses for Laundry Detergent
Who says laundry soap is just for clothes? Try it for one of these other common household clean ups.
How Authenticity Could Make or Break Your Small Business
Forget marketing: Your small business only needs one very special thing to be truly successful.
Why You Should Be Saving Big With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Paying your mortgage every couple of weeks instead of monthly can shave thousands in interest costs, but going bi-weekly is not a simple as it seems.
The 5 Best Gel Nail Polishes
If you like getting your nails done but hate spending money at the salon, at-home gel polish kits are perfect for you. Try one of these this weekend.
No Money for a Week? Here’s What to Do.
Don't have a nickle to your name? Time to buckle down for a week and weather the storm. Here's how to survive it — and make sure it doesn't happen again.
15 Ways to Make Money Outside Your Day Job
You've only got so many hours in the day to sell to the Man. But if you're creative with what you've got, you can still give your finances a boost.
How to Sell Your Home When You're Underwater on Your Mortgage
There are ways to sell your home even when you're underwater on your mortgage.
15 Ways to Solve Your Problem
When you're facing a difficult situation, these 15 techniques — from going outside to remembering the Alamo — can help you find your solution.