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5 Reasons to Travel Off the Beaten Path

Want to travel without the hassle and the expense? Explore the road less traveled for privacy, peace of mind, and cheap fun.

When you're done fantasizing about what you could spend a cool million on, think about the possibilities of a realistic windfall — like a cool $5K!

Malia Obama made gap years buzzworthy. Fellow students taking a year of self-exploration should make these money moves first.

Keep loose change in a dedicated place, and in no time you'll have a nice chunk of change to put to good use. Here are 20 ideas to get you started.

You're going to need cash when you travel abroad, but you don't need to pay all those fees and surcharges. Here's how.

Stop looking at Facebook and use your phone to become more productive. Yes, that's right — time to get some work done!

An excellent credit score is within your reach! These healthy money habits will get you there — and probably faster than you think.

Have you ever made your coworkers feel guilty about taking vacation? Knock it off! There are many good reasons employees need time off.

We've all made money misjudgements in the past. Don't make another mistake reliving them in the present.

Little efforts can have a big impact on the environment — and your wallet. Get green by tackling one (or more!) of these changes today.

Here are the tips I've garnered for how to rent well and get your money back.

Escape the madding crowd even while exploring some of the world's most popular destinations by seeking out nearby roads less traveled.

Sometimes it's OK to fudge the truth in the name of saving money.

Don't toss out that stale breakfast cereal! Instead, check out these ways to ensure that none of it goes to waste.

Want to breathe easy in your home? Filter your air without filtering too much cash from your wallet with these easy-to-care-for indoor plants.

The library isn't just a building full of old books. You can have a whole lotta fun there — for free!

Spending money to save money may sound counterintuitive, but these 21 buys will surely help you pinch pennies in the long-run.

A bankruptcy can sting, but it just may be the lifeline your finances need.

Tell us who inspires you and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

It's Day Three of your plan to tackle debt reduction. Where can you trim the fat from your budget to find extra cash to direct toward debt?