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13 Dumb Little Purchases You Need to Stop Making Today

All small purchases add up quickly and ruin budgets, but these wastes are just silly — or even harmful. Find out what not to buy.

10 Hidden Costs That Hurt Your Wallet

From spend-happy friends to bad bulk buying and more, these sneaky costs and poor financial habits could be sucking the life out of your bank account.

6 Tips for Spring Cleaning on a Budget

The spring cleaning season is here. But consumers don't have to clean out their wallets in order to make the annual event a success.

The 5 Best Packing Cubes

Keeping your suitcase organized isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these packing cubes and your travel items will always be in order.

9 Things Your Office Forgot to Recycle

Here are nine things your office may have forgotten to recycle, along with some guidelines for how to make these recycling programs easy to implement and follow.

5 Ways Carry-On Luggage Can Save You Time and Money

Airline travel is not much fun, so it makes sense to reduce the burden by packing less and not checking bags. You'll save time, money, and hassle.

11 Home and Houseware Upgrades That Prove You're Finally a Grownup

You're officially a grownup when these decor items and appliances are in your house — and you don't have to go broke getting them!

6 Reasons Why Used Is Better

Buying used isn't just about finding antiques or quirky vintage clothes. From cost to quality, discover why buying used is often smarter than buying new.

5 Money Moves to Make Before Taking a Mini Retirement

Wouldn't it be nice to scatter several "mini" retirements all throughout your career? You can! Just make these money moves first.

Traveling to Asia? Snatch Up AirAsia's Asean Pass

From the crystal clear waters of Thailand to the vibrant cities of Malaysia — see it all, affordably, with the Asean Pass from AirAsia.

The Two Biggest Mistakes People Make When Starting to Live Frugally

If you're ready to live frugally, great! But if you want your frugal experiment to be a success, make sure you avoid these major mistakes.

6 Simple Tips to Keep Your Car Running Longer

How often your car breaks down and how much repairs cost are largely within your control. Learn how to care for your car right, so it keeps running.

Continue Your Education...Online

Thanks to the Internet, we can learn something new every day. Why not hone some new skills with a few simple clicks?

The 5 Best Concealers

A good concealer will hide imperfections without foundation or heavy makeup, and that's why we've uncovered these five best for you to consider!

How to Stay Focused at Work

If you're stressed out, overworked, and have a brain that changes focus faster than a hummingbird beats its wings, follow these suggestions to get more done.

How to Streamline Your Travel Rewards Strategy

Having travel rewards scattered across multiple brands can become a real mess. Here's how to clean it up.

A Journey to Vocational Freedom: Focusing your Dreams with Goals

Instead of a how-to article, or even a "Top 10" list, I want to tell you part of my own story. I've tried to put this into a list, tried to make it into something else, and I just keep coming back to the story. [more]

8 More Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund

Filing taxes can be a pain in the you-know-what, but it's all worth it when the refund arrives. Use the extra cash wisely with these eight suggestions.

5 Ways to Stay Productive While Working From Home

It’s sooo tempting to succumb to distractions working from home — but don’t! Try these tricks for staying focused and on task.

19 Uses for Empty Cereal Boxes

Don't throw out that Cheerios box! When the cereal's all gone, use the cardboard for one of these fun and useful projects.