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Love Your Skin With Free Health Screenings!

May is skin cancer awareness month, and as a close friend to many skin cancer survivors, I know how important it is to get regular check-ups. I

Why You Should Never Buy Souvenirs

Souvenirs are a nightmare for the frugal traveler. From high markups to exploitative labor, souvenirs are a lousy way to bring travel memories home.

The 5 Best Dryers

Whether you're looking for gas or electric, these reliable dryers provide great value.

Ask the Readers: Do You Volunteer Regularly?

Tell us whether you volunteer regularly and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

7 Frequent Flyer Rules to Go Farther on Fewer Miles

Travel reward points and miles are like dollars — you work hard to earn them, and you should spend them wisely. Learn how.

Buy the Same House Twice for Less Than Buying It Once

Interest rates have ticked up recently, which means homeowners who've been on the fence about refinancing may want to act soon. Here's what to to expect.

Discover Bank Review: You Know the Card, but What About the Bank?

With competitive rates and all the familiar online banking products and features, Discover Bank is worth considering for your banking needs.

Self-Made Billionaires: Investment Lessons From Their Success

If you want to get rich on the stock market, follow the example of this group of self-made, billionaire investors.

The Cheap Lazy Foodie: 3 Frugal Dishes Without Compromise

3 frugal, easy, and tasty recipes for the lazy and broke foodie.

Science Shows That Saying Thanks Can Improve Your Health and Happiness

You really do have a lot to be thankful for. Discover why making a regular habit of expressing gratitude for those things is good for mind, body, and soul.

8 Quotes to Inspire Your Dream Career

If your current pays-the-bills job isn't your dream career, this collection of wisdom just might give you the push you need to find more joyful work.

6 Ways Greed Is Keeping You Poor

"Greed is good," goes the famous line. After all, isn't greed a natural way to amass wealth? Not exactly.

Use Beer to Get Rid of Pests

Humans aren't the only creatures that like drinking beer — all sorts of creepy, crawly, and furry things do too. Learn how to use suds to keep pests at bay.

5 Things Tax Preparers Should Tell You

Knowing the right questions to ask can help you get better advice and bigger refunds.

The World's Most Affordable Michelin-Starred Restaurants

It's rare for a restaurant to earn a Michelin Star (or two or three!), but you won't need a second mortgage for meals at these acclaimed eateries.

The Cheapest Place to Buy Generic Drugs

Are you paying an extreme markup on your generic prescription? Check out this list to find out.

7 Apps That Make Budgeting Fun — No Really!

Budgeting can be a bummer. Take the bore out of the chore and manage your finances from your phone with these fun apps.

8 Money-Saving Hacks Every College Student Should Try

College debt doesn't stand a chance up against these top money-saving hacks.

Ask The Readers: What is Your Personal Finance "Story?" (A Chance to Win $10!)

Everyone is writing a book these days (even a few personal finance blogs we know.. *ahem*). If you could, what would you call it? What would you cover? Answer for your chance to

These Are the 8 Most Common Homebuying Mistakes Foreclosure Experts See

A HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counselor shares what she's learned helping homeowners through the housing crisis — and how you can avoid the same fate.