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Waking up can be difficult when your bed is so darn comfortable. Learn how to happily shake off the sleep so you can have a more productive day.
What Are Secured Credit Cards?
Learn how secured credit cards are different from regular credit cards and prepaid cards, how they help rebuild credit, and how to choose one.
11 Budgeting Skills Everyone Should Master
Stop dreading the "b-word." Mastering these simple budgeting skills will put you on the path to financial wellbeing.
12 Grammar Mistakes That Are Making You Look Stupid
What you say is what really matters, right? The truth is, how you say it is often more important. Avoid these common errors for sharper messages.
13 Things People With Good Table Manners Never Do
Everybody knows about elbows and tables, but what do you do if you're the subject of the toast? Learn that and more before your next fancy dinner.
Why Women Don't Negotiate
Women aren't as good as men at negotiating salaries, and that costs us. But there's a reason for it, and it's not just because we're scared to ask.
7 Ways to Tell If That Used Car Used to Be an Uber
Uber and Lyft drivers sell their cars just like the rest of us. Here's how to tell if you're about to buy one.
Manage your charitable giving
Are you one of the people who responds to begging letters from national charitable organizations by occasionally sending money? I used to do that. In my case, it was mostly envir
3 Things You Should Consider Before Selling Your House for Cash
You just got a cash offer for your home! Before you sell, consider these important things first.
Ask the Readers: What Aspect of Personal Finance Do You Want to Learn More About?
Tell us what aspects of personal finance you'd like to learn more about and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
7 Starbucks Savings Hacks That Actually Work
We love to hate (or hate to love?) Starbucks and their exorbitant prices. These clever little tricks can shave dollars off your coffee tab.
How to Split Food Expenses With a Significant Other
One of the bread-and-butter issues couples have to figure out when moving in together? Who pays for the bread and butter.
The 5 Best Luxury Pens
Writing anything by hand in the digital age isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these luxury pens and you'll never want to stop writing.
10 Exercises to Do at Work That Don't Make You Look Silly
Realistically, most of us can't pull out crazy yoga poses, lift weights, or do jumping jacks at work. Here are 10 realistic exercises for the office.
5 Characteristics of the World's Youngest Billionaires
There are 2200 billionaires in the world, and just 63 are under the age of 40. Here's what they have in common.
10 Little Things to Do Before a Job Interview That Can Make a Big Impact
The little things count, especially during a job interview. These are interview-busting details you don't want to overlook.
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 Use Up Remaining Balances on Prepaid Gift Cards
Looking in my wallet, there are no less than 5 prepaid debit or gift cards hiding at any one time.
5 Investors With Better Returns Than Warren Buffett
The Oracle of Omaha is lauded for his investment success — and rightly so! But other, less celebrated investors have done better. Find out how.