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Ask the Readers: What Do You Want to Get Done Before 2018 Ends?

Tell us what you want to get done before 2018 ends and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: How to Retire Early

Today we found some stellar articles on how to retire early, ways to keep your security deposit, and how to get free prescription drugs.

Best Money Tips: How to Buy Happiness

Today we found helpful articles on tips and tricks for buying happiness, places that pay you to live there, and trash that you can actually sell.

6 Ways Life is Wonderful When You're Debt-Free

Living life free of debt can be really awesome. And we mean really.

Everything a First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Buy a House

Buying a home for the first time can be super stressful. Get your finances move-in ready before you start your hunt, and it'll go easier than you expect.

5 Potluck Parties That Help You Share the Wealth

Having no money has never kept me from having a good time. Over the years I’ve developed several pot luck-style parties that are not only easy to tweak for just about any location

Getting by without a job, part 2--boost income

There are countless ways to raise your income, besides the obvious one of getting a job. Here are a few categories, and a few suggestions.

Everything You Need to Know About Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

The names Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae probably ring a bell, especially if you've applied for a mortgage lately — but who or what, are they, exactly?

Federal Perkins Loans

Where a Stafford Loan or Parent PLUS Loan is available to just about any college student, a Federal Perkins Loan is only available to students who can expect only a minimal level o

Worried About an Audit? Six IRS Red Flags

Is your tax return a magnet for an IRS audit? Find out the 6 things that draw the attention of the IRS and what you can do to minimize your chances of getting audited.

Best Money Tips: Tips to Save on Thanksgiving Airfare

Today we found some stellar articles on saving on Thanksgiving airfare, what to do if you win the lottery, and apps to help guide your retirement savings.

Best Money Tips: The Best Tax Moves for Fall

Today we found some fantastic articles on the best tax moves for fall, and getting off the kid-gift treadmill, an dhandling a lifestyle downgrade.

Quarterlife Crisis! What is It?

Does something like a quarterlife crisis really exist? Maybe.

Save Money and Eat Better With a 7-Step Food Budget

Wasting food is wasting money. Get control of your fridge, your pantry, and your diet to save big on on your monthly food bill.

Why Retirees Are Using Annuities Instead of Early Social Security

Many senior citizens have become more interested in how annuities can fulfill their retirement investment goals.

Teaching Children About the "Other" December Holidays

By teaching our children about the "other" December holidays, we can help them to learn about cultures and traditions that are different from their own.

Scams: What the FTC Wants You to Know

Consumer scams are a dime a dozen (or in some cases, thousands of dollars a crime). What are the red flags that you should always be on alert for? Can even financially savvy spen

Best Money Tips: Essential Tips for Summer Safety

Today we found articles on essential tips for enjoying summer safely, how food choices can endanger wildlife, and tips for shopping at Ikea.

2 Things You Must Know Before Making a Major Spending Decision

Some investments and major purchases are better than others. Learn to to identify each — and how to find your way to financial security.

7 Travel Hacks for an Affordable Summer Road Trip

Before you hit the trail on an epic summer road trip, make sure these smart tips are in your back pocket for a fun and frugal time.