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The 5 Best Home Hair Dyes
Keeping your hair color fresh on a budget isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these home hair dyes and you can get salon-quality cover at home for next to nothing.
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A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
Ask the Readers: What's Your Best Experience With Customer Service?
Tell us about your best experience with customer service and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Cooking for Beginners: 10 Recipes for Kitchen Newbies
If you want to save money by cooking but don't know a stockpot from a soup spoon, check out these easy recipes for beginners.
America Is the No Vacation Nation
Studies show that Americans are not using all their vacation time and are not given as much vacation time as other developed countries to begin with.
How Baking Soda Took My Bathroom from “Yuck” to Yes!
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How to Talk to Your Teen About Student Loans
Student loans are a big deal, so make sure your teen knows all the facts before college.
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10 Little Words That Will Get You the Best Price, Every Time
There's nothing complicated about getting the best price — you just need to know what to say.
How to Protect Your Credit After the Equifax Breach
In light of the major Equifax breach, a credit freeze is not your only option. There are multiple ways to keep a close eye on your credit reports.
Investing Is Great, But Saving Is Even Better
The key to a healthy investment portfolio isn't great returns — it's saving a lot of money.
Can You Afford to Have a Baby?
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Are You Getting Charged by a Text Message Scam?
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5 Reasons a Big Paycheck Is Not Worth Staying in a Job You Hate
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Did Your Parents Give You a Whole Life Insurance Policy? Here's What to Do With It.
What is whole life insurance all about? If you have any questions about this, read on.
Ask the Readers: Do You Own Apple Products?
Tell us whether you own Apple products and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
5 Ways to Say "No" to Friends and Family
It's not always easy to say no to the people you love. Reclaim your time while keeping your relationships with these five ways to say "nay."
The Only 15 Foods That Are Worth Buying Organic
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Speeding through your mortgage
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How to Get Your Money Back When You’re Denied a Refund
Not every retailer you shop will have flexible return policies or exemplary customer service. But you can still get a refund if you know who to ask.