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9 Travel Expenses You Forgot to Budget For

These often-overlooked travel expenses can eat right through your budget. Keep your eyes open for these nefarious fees.

15 Airport Hacks From Professional Travelers

From where to shower to skipping security lines, discover the best airport tricks and secrets from 10 of the world's most frequent (and frugal) travelers.

6 Things You Should Know About Joint Checking Accounts

Joint checking accounts offer plenty of convenience — but if you aren't careful, a few headaches, too.

How to Buy the Best Mattress for the Least Money

Buying a mattress seems like it should be easy, but from foam density to negotiating ploys, there's a lot that goes into a good night's rest.

6 Ways to Get Paid to Learn

Lifelong learning is important, but you don't need to go back to school. Choose one of these six methods, and you can actually earn money while you learn.

15 Ways to Gain More Confidence Today

Feeling blah? Down on yourself? Plain-old crummy? If you need a pick-me-up, follow these suggestions for a quick confidence boost.

5 Facts Millennials Should Know About Retirement Planning

Retirement saving has never been easy, but for today's young adults, it seems impossible. Here's how to understand today's special saving challenges.

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10 Ways Even Shy People Can Fake Confidence and Get Ahead

Fake it 'til you make it is a lot easier said than done. Even shrinking violets can exude confidence with these simple posture and speech hacks.

5 Financial Risks Worth Taking

It can be hard to put our money "at risk." It can be even riskier not to.

How to Get Free Accommodations (and Paid Jobs) on Boats

Want to travel with free accommodations, enjoy gorgeous ocean waters, and even get paid for it? You can — just work on a boat.

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7 Tips for Stress-Free Retirement Investing

Investing for your future isn't a huge help if you spend each day stressing about it. Follow these suggestions for worry-free savings.

8 Smart Things to Do With Your Settlement Money

A sudden windfall is exciting, thrilling, and — overwhelming! Spend your lucre wisely, or you may find your pockets are empty again soon.

Best Frequent Flyer Programs With Free First Class Seat Upgrades

You can pay to sit in first class -- or get a free seat upgrade thanks to your airline's frequent flyer program. Learn how to fly in style on these major domestic airlines!

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Stupid Credit Card Tricks: How Your Credit Card Company Lies to You

Credit card companies employ a number of tricks to keep you in debt. Learn them before you're swimming in it.

Don’t Cash That Insurance Check; It May Not Be Yours

Did you get an unexpected payment from your insurance company? Health insurance overpayments and mispaym

The new face of poverty is fat

Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot

5 Smart Strategies to Rack Up More Credit Card Rewards

Can't earn a sign-up bonus? These strategies will help you earn more rewards.