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The 10 Most Common Financial Aid Mistakes — And How To Avoid Them

Acing FAFSA is crucial for making college affordable for so many students. Unfortunately, it's also super confusing.

Delayed Gratification and the Secret to Will Power

Saving is nothing more than delayed gratification in action, but trying to defeat our desires for instant gratification outright is often a dead-end endeavor. It's easier if you en

Frugality goes international

The existence of a strong frugality movement in rich countries may be more of a surprise to people in the poor countries than the other way around. Still, with the economy the way

Build Savings Faster With a Multiple Account Strategy

Trying to manage all your expenses out of one savings account? Your finances might actually be a little simpler with two or three accounts.

Your Daily Dose of Caffeine May Be Hurting You

Although the FDA considers caffeine "generally safe and reliable," that daily jolt is not without consequences. Learn how it may be harmful.

The 5 Best Manual Toothbrushes

Keeping your teeth perfectly clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five toothbrushes and your teeth will stay bacteria-free and healthy.

Gifts For Grads

Around springtime last year, as my niece’s university graduation date loomed, I picked out (but waited to buy) what I thought would be an ideal gift: a watch with her alma mater’s

How to Recycle your Clothes, Shoes, Electronics, and More

We have so much STUFF. Cell phones that don’t work any more. Batteries that won’t charge any more. Shoes that have holes in them. The list goes on. We don’t want to throw this old

14 Great Dishes You Can Make in the Microwave

Your microwave really can do more than pop popcorn and nuke leftovers. Challenge your appliance with these delicious, easy, and (of course) quick recipes.

Failed Frugality: 5 Clues You’ve Gone Too Far

For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance

It Pays to Be Late: 7 Awesome Things You Can Get Cheaper at the Last Minute

The early bird may get the worm, but in many cases, it's the late shopper who makes off with the deal.

How Dissatisfied Do You Need to Be to Use a Satisfaction-Guaranteed Rebate?

Many brands offer them: satisfaction-guaranteed rebates. While this helps to build reputation in the industry and gives genuinely disgruntled consumers an easy fix for their probl

The 5 Best Repair Shampoos

Keeping your hair silky smooth after color treatments isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these repair shampoos and your locks will go back to being luscious.

How to Start Off Your Cover Letter Right

Follow these examples to write an effective, attention-grabbing cover letter introduction!

The 5 Best Lipsticks

Keeping your lip color fresh isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these lipsticks and your pout will remain perfecto all day long.

Using Times New Roman on Your Résumé Is Like Wearing Sweatpants to an Interview

First impressions matter, especially on a resume. What does your choice of font say about you?

The 5 Best Facial Masks

Keeping your skin clear and glowing isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these face masks and your face will always look flawless.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 01/24

Today's deals include Men's Sleepwear $20 or less, Women's Boots Under $100, $2 Kindle Books, and more!

Flashback Friday: 50 Money Moves You Need to Make When Big Changes Happen

Big life changes mean big adjustments in our spare change. Learn how to make the right decisions at some of life's most monumental milestones.

Avoid Bank Fees

How do you avoid bank fees? Read the stuff from your bank and understand what services are free and what services aren't.