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Got a Personal Finance Tip or Story? Enter Get Rich Slowly's Contest!

Our friends at Get Rich Slowly are running a video contest with $500 prizes — find out how to enter, and watch our Senior Editor reveal her favorite finance tip.

Best Money Tips: 5 Alternatives to Bitcoin

Today we found articles on alternatives to Bitcoin you should know about, how to get the best deal on a mortgage, and storage ideas for bathrooms.

Could You Make Ends Meet If You Were Suddenly Disabled?

No one is immune to disabling injury or illness. Are you prepared for the what-if?

Turning a cold war spy secret into a cheap anti-theft device

In the days of old, when spies passed messages to each other, they used many hidden messages. One of these methods was to hide the information in a dot of plastic or microfilm about the size of a pin head, and then end a sentence with it. [more]

Best Money Tips: Resume Red Flags to Avoid

Today we found some great articles on resume red flags to avoid, part-time jobs for retirees, and credit card 101.

Best Money Tips: Help Your Children Build Credit

Today we found some awesome articles on helping your children build credit, the best things to buy in June, and marketing tactics for job hunters.

Do you have what you want… and do you want what you have?

Sometimes, being frugal means not just saving money; sometimes it means not spending any at all. There’s been a growing preoccupation with working more to earn more--to buy more; y

Chore Time: Allowances for Adults

Kids receive allowances for doing their chores. A similar system can be a great way to help adults budget for discretionary spending.

Quit wasting your lunch hour on lunch (or how you can change your life in just 45 minutes a day)

Lunch hour has become recess, a chance to unwind and play a little bit. But it doesn't have to be. Those 45 minutes every day can be the reason you go to work and just the time you

Once Again Safe as Houses?

You never need to rush to buy after a housing crash — house prices will stay down for years. But is now the right time to buy?

6 Cheap Ways to Get Rid of Household Pests

Ewww, bugs! Send your unwelcome household guests packing with some simple, cheap, and eco-friendly pest solutions.

Earn Interest and Rebuild Credit: Webster Bank Secured Visa Credit Card

Webster Bank Secured Visa Credit Card is a simple and straightforward option if you want to improve your credit and earn interest on your security deposit.

U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa Credit Card Review

Not only will you earn points on purchases you make with the U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa, charitable donations you make with the card will merit you rewards as well.

The Best Gas and Military Credit Card: USAA® Cashback Rewards Plus American Express® Card

For military members and their families, the USAA® Cashback Rewards Plus American Express provides the best opportunity to earn the most cash back on their purchases.

BankAmericard® Credit Card for Students Review

College students looking for simple, no-frills credit card to start their financial journey should give the BankAmericard Credit Card for Students a good look.

5 Money Moves to Make Before You Move in Together

Before you get too starry-eyed, there are some major money moves you and your SO need to make before moving in together.

The 18 Coolest Frugal Fall Adventures

Searching for some frugal autumn fun? Look no further than this list of 18 must-do activities this season.

Quiz: Am I Really Ready to Buy a Home?

Buying your first home is a big accomplishment, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Take our quick quiz to find out if you're ready to take the plunge.

Get a Week's Worth of Dinners Out of One Chicken

Save money and eat healthy with this delicious plan for stretching one chicken into a full week of meals.

Best Money Tips: Do These Things to Be Happy Today

Today we found some great articles on things you can do today to be happy, ways to save time in the morning, and how to travel with only a carry-on.