Even when you aren't applying for a credit card or loan, your credit score can be affected by a variety of actions — even forgetting to return your library books.
I was trawling the Internet recently searching for a way to remove a grease spot from a favorite shirt of mine. How it got there, well, I blame a faulty fork and not my clumsy mout
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Top 5 Ways Thieves Use Your Stolen Credit Card
Your credit card is gone. By the time you report the loss, it's likely one of the following crimes has already happened.
4 Things You Need to Know About Gift Tax
There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.
5 Retirement Accounts You Don't Need a Ton of Money to Open
Don't let high minimums dissuade your retirement savings goals. These Roth IRAs can get you started, no minimum investment required.
Are You Withholding the Right Amount of Taxes from Your Paycheck?
Does tax time leave you with a huge refund or a huge bill? Your withholding is off. Here's how to fix it.
6 Pitfalls of Down Payment Assistance Programs
Before you apply for a down payment assistance program to help pay for a house, make sure you understand all the potential downsides.
10 Ways to Increase Your Net Worth This Year
Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.
9 Ways to Reverse Lifestyle Creep
More money in your paycheck can mean more spending on stuff you don't need. Time to get things back under control.
Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
The 11 Best Parking Apps for Your City
"Parking in the big city is easy," said no one ever. Let these apps find you an affordable spot in no time.
Keys Locked in the Trunk? Here's What to Do
A moment of absent-mindedness, and now your keys are locked in the trunk. Don't panic! Follow this guide to get back on the road.
10 Surprising Ways to Negatively Affect Your Credit Score
Even when you aren't applying for a credit card or loan, your credit score can be affected by a variety of actions — even forgetting to return your library books.
Best Lenders for Personal Loans
Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.
How to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
Identity theft is scary. When your kids are the target, it's positively terrifying.
17 More Places to Buy, Sell, and Trade Books
A few weeks ago, Sasha wrote a great article about where to find books for less. Here are 17 more places to buy, sell, or trade books.
10 Surprising Benefits Of: A 10 Minute Walk
Got 15 minutes to spare? Spend five minutes reading this, and then take a walk to clear your mind and get these nine other health benefits.
Ask the Readers: If You Could Have One Wish (Chance to win $20!)
What is your most longed-for financial wish? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
51 Uses for Coca-Cola – the Ultimate List
I was trawling the Internet recently searching for a way to remove a grease spot from a favorite shirt of mine. How it got there, well, I blame a faulty fork and not my clumsy mout
Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
7 Important Money Moves to Make in the New Year, According to Financial Advisors
Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.
13 Problems You Can Solve With Duct Tape
If you're stuck in a jam, duct tape might just be able to save you.