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Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
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10 Questions Landlords Can't Ask
It's hard enough finding a place to rent in a tough market without having to answer a bunch of probing questions. Happily, you don't have to.
How to Get Through the Airport Faster
Too often the worst part of travel is navigating the airport. Get through it quickly and easily with this collection of tips and advice.
6 Great Side Jobs You Can Do on Your Bicycle
Need some extra cash? A bike is all you need to get a killer side job.
4 Easy-to-Fix Reasons Your Savings Account Isn't Growing
Don't get frustrated by a stunted savings account. Make these moves instead to help your money grow.
How to Use Up Remaining Balances on Prepaid Gift Cards
Looking in my wallet, there are no less than 5 prepaid debit or gift cards hiding at any one time.
8 Most Affordable Beach Towns in Mexico
Looking for a quick beach getaway? These gorgeous seaside towns in Mexico offer the most bang for your buck.
7 Ways to Get People to Listen When You Talk
Whether you're speaking to one person or a hundred, you've got to keep your audience engaged. Try these tricks of the toastmaster at your next talk.
10 Outlet Shopping Hacks That Will Save You Big
Save even more on your next trip to the outlet mall with these shopping tips guaranteed to make the trek worthwhile.
10 Unexpected Home Uses for Mayonnaise
Mayo does more than make everything delicious. From cleaning to killing pests to giving you silky-soft hair, discover all the surprising uses for this condiment.
The 5 Best Solar Power Banks
A solar powered charger, like one of these five best choices, can keep your gadgets topped up with juice as long as the sun shall shine.
8 Things That Are Cheaper to Replace Than to Fix
Cheap modern manufacturing means that for a lot of the stuff in our lives, buying new is often cheaper than fixing old.
30 Handy Uses for Bobby Pins
Got a clogged drain, a locked door, a soiled knick-knack, a busted zipper? Release your inner MacGyver and reach for a bobby pin!
How to Get Rid of Your Junk
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The Best Credit Cards With Airline Companion Tickets
Companion tickets are one of the best credit card perks available. Discover five great cards currently offering these tickets — and three not worth the trouble.
15 Free Ways to Learn Something New
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6 Reasons Cutting Your Landline Is a Bad Deal
Dropping home phone service has become a popular way to cut a few dollars from the budget. But are the savings really worth it?
3 Cheap and Easy Formulas for Homemade Windshield De-Icer (Plus Bonus Tips)
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4 Things You Need to Know About Disability Insurance
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