Like most people, I can tell the difference between authentic mashed potatoes, made from fresh spuds, and the dehydrated “flakes” that come in a box. This doesn’t mean that you can
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
Most of my highschool classmates came from middle class families that were not extremely rich. During senior year, I noticed a situation where families were not wealthy enough to
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When you’re in debt, it’s nearly impossible to save money. The money you save while paying off debt is not likely to earn as much interest as the interest you pay towards your debt
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5 Perfectly Respectable Uses for Instant Mashed Potatoes
Like most people, I can tell the difference between authentic mashed potatoes, made from fresh spuds, and the dehydrated “flakes” that come in a box. This doesn’t mean that you can
6 Signs You Should Refinance Your Student Loans With a Private Lender
Is it time to refinance your student loans with a private lender? Here are six signs it might be.
The 5 Best Whitening Toothpastes
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Why You Should Donate a Blood Sucking Timeshare
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
How to Negotiate With Confidence and Strike the Best Deal
Intimated by the thought of negotiating? Frazzled by haggling? Here are some tips to help you relax, enjoy the process, and score better deals.
Ask the Readers: How Will You Show Your Appreciation This Father's Day?
Tell us how you'll show your appreciation on Father's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Not Rich Enough and Not Poor Enough
Most of my highschool classmates came from middle class families that were not extremely rich. During senior year, I noticed a situation where families were not wealthy enough to
Best Money Tips: Save Money as a Wedding Guest
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8 Cheap, Easy, and Not-So-Obvious Ways to Invest in a Company's Stock
There are many ways to invest besides buying shares in a company's stock through a brokerage firm. Discover eight cheap (or free!) ways.
Laid Off? You May Have to Fight for Unemployment Benefits
Even if you are laid off, your employer can challenge your right to receive benefits.
8 of Your Childhood Heroes Filed for Bankruptcy
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Day Job or Freelance: Which Is Right for You?
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6 "Tourist Towns" That Are Actually Great to Live In
They may look picture-perfect on a postcard, but these tourist towns are also ideal spots to put down roots.
Use These Stores' Gift Cards ASAP
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Get a Great Container Garden Started With This Guide
It may be cold now, but you can get started on your summer vegetable garden with this collection of container basics.
Ask the Readers: Would People Be Shocked By What You Earn?
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Dream Job or Day Job?
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Get Out of Debt First, Then Focus on Saving
When you’re in debt, it’s nearly impossible to save money. The money you save while paying off debt is not likely to earn as much interest as the interest you pay towards your debt
Change Your Life by Learning How to Admit You're Wrong
Mea whata? Mea culpa! Learn why admitting you're wrong frees you to pursue your goals — and reach them!
Best Money Tips: How to Host a Thanksgiving Dinner on the Cheap
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