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6 Ways to Make Extra Money Using Social Media

How many social media platforms do you check in with every day (or every hour)? Turn your social media time sink into an extra income, instead.

6 Ways Life Is Better With Good Credit

Better credit can lead to a better life in more ways than one.

7 Generic Home Goods Buys Better Than the Expensive Originals

Skip the fancy brand name. For these seven household items, generic does the best job — at the better price.

How to Earn Extra Income as a Courthouse Researcher

If you've got some spare time and some sleuth-a-bility, court researcher may be the side job for you. Find out what it takes and judge for yourself.

8 Traits of People Who Live Debt-Free

Debt-free folks have a lot in common. If you adopt some of their habits, you can live debt-free, too.

The 5 Best Hiking Baby Carriers

Hiking with a baby in tow isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these hiking baby carriers and your little one can take in the sights right along with you.

Yes, You Need "Fun Money" in Your Budget

Being frugal doesn't mean kissing fun goodbye. In fact, you should be budgeting for it!

7 Signs You're Financially Ready to Start a Family

It's hard to know when you're 100 percent ready to have a baby, but these financial signs mean you're off to a great start.

Beat the claw machine, save your sanity.

How many times have you passed one of these annoying things and thrown 50 cents away? I'm hugely guilty of it. I can't resist them. One time I got six out in a row, then I've gone years with no success. Is there a secret? Well, it seems there is. [more]

7 Money Moves to Make When You Get a New Job

Starting a new job? Great! Just remember to make these key moves to keep your finances in order.

Urgent Care or ER? How to Decide Where to Go

You're hurt or sick, and you need quick cre. The question is — urgent care or the ER?

Best Money Tips: 9 Money-Saving Food Hacks

Today we found some great articles on food hacks that can save you money, healthy habits that make you feel amazing, and tips to nail any interview.

Best Money Tips: How to Stock a Minimalist Kitchen

Today we found articles on how to stock a minimalist kitchen, cleaning supplies you never have to buy again, and simple ideas for taking care of yourself.

7 Types of People Who Will Help Grow Your Career

Some people help your career flourish. You just have to know who they are and where to find them.

The Comprehensive Guide to Changing Your Name After Marriage

Getting married is blissful. Changing your name after, unfortunately, is not. Make the process easier with this helpful guide.

How to Avoid 7 Common Spring Spending Traps

It can be tempting to dig into savings and start spending money when springtime arrives. Instead, commit to sailing into summer with a healthy balance sheet.

Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting

Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work? I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]

6 Ways New Grads Can Save on Moving Costs

Forget bribing your friends with pizza. These apps and services take a bite out of the cost and hassle of moving.

The false goal of maximizing investment returns

Along about the middle of the dot-com boom--when the market had already had two years of 20% annual gains--I read an article that suggested that individual investors had no need of a cash res [more]

16 Smart Uses for Mason Jars

These days mason jars can be used more for decor and storage than for canning. Their uses are endless!