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Buy or Subscribe: How to Pay the Least for the Media You Love the Most

With so many competing music and video services, it can be hard to choose the best value. Consider these factors before you download or subscribe.

Budget Your Trip is a free online tool that puts some science into estimating, budgeting, and tracking your expenses for your next vacation.

Scammers are always finding new ways to trick people out of their money — learn how they do it so it doesn't happen to you.

Thirty is just a number, but there are several types of expenses that we should probably ditch upon hitting the Big 3-0.

You don't use that credit card anymore — but canceling might crush your credit score. Try these smarter methods of ditching that card.

Every year I struggle to find meaningful gifts for relatives that they will appreciate instead of adding to the clutter of "stuff" they own.

Losing a loved one is hard enough. Managing their unfinished money matters makes it tougher.

This year, play Peter Cottontail and surprise your guy with an incredible basket filled with his favorite things.

Hate having weeds muck up your beautiful lawn? Check out our picks for the top five weed trimmers and rid your home of them today.

Life is too short to lose track of time.

From set-it-and-forget-it to ultra hands on, there are many different types of investors. Which one are you?

There's a natural impulse to donate after a natural disaster. But donating goods over money is not always the best idea.

Thanksgiving encourages us to give to others less fortunate. Here's how you can make a difference without breaking a sweat.

Life happens — and it usually costs money when it does. Build your emergency fund so when it happens, you're good to go.

Need some gift ideas for the kids? These games are fun and will teach them about money, too.

There are many paths to success. With little schooling investment, these 10 gigs promise a healthy career — and a healthy salary.

Real visits to potential alma maters can cost thousands. With the miracle of VR, you can get the feel for a far off campus for way, way less.

The common wisdom is that credit cards with annual fees are never worth it, but the truth is that you could be missing out on valuable rewards.

You're hunting for the perfect home for your growing family. The house isn't the only key feature; pay attention to the neighborhood, too.

Kids are expensive, but if you've got more than one, you can score some great discounts. You just need to know how to ask.