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How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off

Buying a pre-owned vehicle comes with its own set of challenges — like making sure you don't buy someone else's headache.

Most hotels and inns are willing to negotiate their rates. All you have to do is be willing to ask.

Does tax time leave you with a huge refund or a huge bill? Your withholding is off. Here's how to fix it.

There's a cheaper, healthier, and more natural way to get in shape than hitting the gym. Forget complicated fitness — get up and move.

Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.

Hindsight is 20/20 and it's easy to look back and second guess ourselves. But not with these financial choices — they're right every time.

Wondering whether a stock is worth your investment? Here are a bunch of ways to decide!

Looking in my wallet, there are no less than 5 prepaid debit or gift cards hiding at any one time.

Your love of lattes might not be totally to blame for your low funds. Cognitive biases could be derailing every one of your money-related decisions.

Why pay $15 for a credit score when you can get one for free? Turns out not all credit scores are the same.

Treat me poorly once, Comcast, shame on you. Provide startlingly awful customer service again, and you lose my business entirely.

Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.

The future is now — and it's slightly more annoying, unhealthy, and destructive than we we ever dreamed of. Where's the "undo" button?

Getting ahead in the world is all about who you know, so get out there and start meeting the people who can push you forward!

Add some pizazz (and property value) to your home without breaking the bank. All you need is $20 and a few hours to yourself.

Wondering where all your money's gone? You spent it when you weren't looking.

For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?

While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world.

It might seem intimidating, but it's totally possible for you to make your own furniture, even if you've barely wielded a hammer before. Learn how.

Rental car expenses can eat a big chunk out of your vacation budget. Save more for the rest of the trip with some easy cost cutters.