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6 Cool Jobs for Retirees

Working in retirement is a reality for many. But the right gig can be a fun and rewarding way to earn cash in your golden years.

7 Ways to Vet Your Mortgage Lender

A mortgage is one of the biggest financial moves you'll ever make. It pays to be picky with your lender.

LifeMiles Visa Secured Credit Card: Earn Miles as You Rebuild Your Credit

The LifeMiles Visa Secured credit card is one of the few secured cards that allows you to earn miles while rebuilding your credit.

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The 10 Best Monthly Subscription Box Services

Are you wondering whether those subscription boxes are worth it? We select the very best in each category so you get the best value.

How to Bring Your Pet Onboard a Flight

Before you board a flight with Fido in tow, make sure you understand the safety requirements, and your rights as a pet owner.

Tactics for avoiding the thumbprint-for-cash request

Does providing a thumbprint or fingerprint to cash an honestly-received check make you feel like a criminal? The practice adopted by many U.S. banks to protect itself and its custo

9 Things to Consider Before Retiring to a Tiny Home or RV

If your retirement dream home is tiny — or on wheels — you may want to make these considerations before taking the plunge.

White On! 9 Alternative Uses for Bleach

Bleach is more versatile than you think. When you use your imagination, it can be downright amazing. Here are nine cool uses for that bottle under the sink.

4 Smart Things You Should Do With Your First Real Paycheck

Your first real paycheck is cause for celebration — and cause for some smart money moves.

60+ Halloween Costume Ideas That Can Save You Money and Time

Need some inspiration for costume, and don't want to spend a fortune? Here are over 60 ideas for you and your kids, too!

16 Ways to Host an Oktoberfest Party on the Cheap

Break out the dirndls and lederhosen — we've got your frugal, fun Oktoberfest party covered. Prōst!

Where Are my Photos? Picturebug Goes out of Business

Today I received a notice that Picturebug is going out of business.

The Stock Market Has Been Really Tough on These 10 Industries

Let's face it — this past August was a terrible month for stocks. Here's a look at the industries that performed the worst.

5 Times You Should Demand a Raise

You want a raise, but when is it right to ask for one? Here are five times you've definitely earned a pay bump — and are likely to get it.

Best Money Tips: How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal at Home

Today we found articles on ways to boost your Wi-Fi signal at home, money-saving tips for your next backpacking trip, and ways to stay accountable to your health and fitness goals.

7 Employer Benefits That Can Leave More Spending Money in Your Pockets

Beyond health insurance and a 401K, does your employer offer any other perks? Because these cash-y benefits are pretty great.

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Roll your own cost-of-living index

If you have a budget--more specifically, if you track your spending--you have the data you need to track changes in your own personal cost of living. That's a lot more useful

7 Ways to Make Amazon Pay YOU!

Online retail giant Amazon may be known as a shopper's mecca, but you can also earn significant cash from the site, too. Here's how.