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25 Painless Ways to Save $50 This Year

Little changes can add up to huge savings. From dating to driving, here are 25 painless ways to save $50 in the coming year.

5 Ways to Get More Legroom on Your Next Flight — for Free

As airline ticket prices have shrunk, so has the legroom. Use these tips to find more room for your feet (and your stuff) without paying extra.

12 Things You Need to Stop Doing Today to Be a Better Friend

What do we value most in life? Family and friends. Keep and strengthen those precious bonds by avoiding these common relationship-busters.

5 Destinations in Mexico That Are Safer Than Playa Del Carmen and Cancun

The news can be grim sometimes, but Mexico is still very safe for travelers, especially these five destinations.

What Does Checked Baggage Insurance Cover?

Good news! Your credit card's checked baggage insurance might cover you if your luggage is lost.

21 Experiences That Make Great Gifts

Everyone loves unwrapping a present, until it becomes next year's clutter. Consider an experience instead — the memories last forever!

Spice Up the Conversation by Skipping "What Do You Do?"

The next time you meet someone new, don't do the usual and ask, "So, what do you do?" Instead, ask, "What excites you?"

How to Pay Off Holiday Debt: A Step-by-Step Guide

Did Christmas leave you in the red? Don't worry, this step-by-step guide will help you climb out of that hole.

5 Perfectly Respectable Ways To Get A Free Meal

If you’re willing to be patient, gracious, and alert to opportunities, you can enjoy free meals on certain occasions. Here are ways that have worked for me.

The 6 Qualities All DIYers Have — Do You?

It takes a special kind of person to subscribe to the DIY lifestyle. How many of these quirks of the maker class do you possess?

6 Times You Need to Update Your Will

If you have a will, you're already ahead of the curve. But you need to make sure it's updated, too.

How Credit Card Issuers Classify Your Purchases For Bonus Rewards

Here are some tips to figure out which purchases qualify for bonus rewards, so you can be sure to choose the right credit card for any purchase.

9 Cities You Never Knew Went Bankrupt

We all know the plight of Detroit, but the Motor City isn't the only American city to go BK. You might be surprised by these other bankrupt 'burgs.

28 Free Ways to Entertain Your Kids This Summer

You can make plenty of fun memories with your kids this summer and it won't cost you a thing.

Best Money Tips: 4 Ways to Fight Procrastination

Today, we share tips to fight procrastination, make money by watching TV, process the odds and ends around your house, and easy ways to make a difference.

6 Times You Should Never Take a Loan

You need money fast. Or do you? A loan should never be taken lightly and if you're buying something frivolous, or your credit is poor, reconsider.

The Secret to Redeeming Travel Rewards with Airline Partners

Airlines make it hard to earn and redeem miles. Learn to leverage carrier alliances to find great awards flights, for much less cost in miles (and cents).

10 Ways to Improve Your Company's Culture, Even If You Aren't the Boss

If your company culture leaves you in a sour mood, take heart; you can still make positive changes, even if you're not the boss.

5 Ways Science Says Travel Is Good for Your Health

The perks of travel go way beyond curing a serious case of wanderlust. Travel is good for your health, too!

Can You Afford to Have a Baby?

Here are some financial considerations to plan and account for prior to sprouting your own little guys.