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From Dumpster Diving to Garage Sales, Turning Trash Into Cash

Learn how one dedicated recycler earned $1,200, paid her tuition, repaired her furniture, and financed her wedding with discarded stuff she found.

U.S. Bank College Visa Credit Card Review

For students trying to build credit, a simple and straightforward credit card with no annual fee and no rewards could be the best option.

Ask the Readers: Do You Use Online Banking?

Tell us if you use online banking and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Getting Around the Guidebook: Techniques for Researching your Trip Without Spending a Fortune

If you are planning a big trip with multiple countries on the itinerary, purchasing a

Best Money Tips: Make Your Groceries Last Longer

Today we found some stellar articles on making your groceries last longer, saving on wedding favors, and retirement savings busters.

Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!

A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a coupl

Change Your Life With a 30 Day Challenge

Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.

Best Money Tips: Cheapest Cities for Retirees

Today we found articles on the cheapest cities for retirees, the best time to visit top vacation destinations for big savings, and affordable but romantic Valentine’s Day ideas.

9 LinkedIn Changes Every Job Hunter Should Make

Recruiters and hiring managers are looking for you on LinkedIn. Follow this advice to ensure that when they find your profile, they'll like what they see.

How to Prevent a Windfall Money Mistake

Whether the cash comes from the lottery, an inheritance, or a tax refund, planning a windfall strategy now can prevent money mistakes later.

Why I Love Lists

Need to get something done, feel productive, or just get focused? Make a list!

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Finances Before Retirement

Make the transition to retirement a little easier by taking care of few personal finance tasks before your income shrinks.

4 Purchases With Financing Options That Depreciate Fast

Before you take on new financing for that fancy new car or diamond necklace, know that they'll depreciate in a blink.

Chill Out With These 6 Simple DIY Freezer Treats

Cool off this summer by making these easy, affordable, and — most importantly — tasty frozen treats!

Ask the Readers: What Are Your New Year's Resolutions for 2016?

Tell us about your New Year's resolutions for 2016 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

You Can’t Save if You Don’t Try

There has been much discussion about whether certain money-saving strategies are worth your time. In a recent article in Parade Magazine, Tim Harford alerts us to “Bargains That A

Ask the Readers: How Do You Host Budget-Friendly Parties?

Tell us how you host budget-friendly parties and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

All the Modern Ways You Can Order Pizza

Using a telephone to order a pizza is so 10 years ago. These days, all you need to have a fresh pie delivered to your door is an emoji.

So, You Think You're a Carnivore?

Does your voice get slightly deeper and more husky as you discuss the pleasure of biting into a medium-rare steak? Do you proudly declare that you could never be a vegetarian becau

Ask the Readers: What Personal Finance Apps Do You Use?

Tell us about the personal finance apps that you use and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!