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Your credit report includes important information used to determine your creditworthiness. Do you understand everything on it?
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Why call an expensive pro to fix every little thing around the house when you can just DIY? Get out your toolkit and get to work!
How I Successfully Gambled in Las Vegas Without Losing My Shirt
I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.
Is an All-Cash Diet Right for You?
Budget in the red again? Quell your craving to overspend with plastic with an all-cash diet instead.
5 Times Personal Loans May Be Better Than Credit Cards
Sometimes getting a personal loan is a better choice than using your credit cards.
How to Win a Fraud Dispute With Your Credit Card Company
Thanks to the Fair Credit Billing Act, the law's on your side when it comes to fraudulent card account charges. Here's how to protect your rights (and your wallet).
5 Financial Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by 30
By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.
50 Fun Things to Do When You're Stuck Inside During Winter
Snowed in or rained out — again? Stave off cabin fever with this collection of creative, fun, and frugal indoor activities.
7 Other Kinds of Insurance You May Need to Buy for Your Home
You have homeowners insurance. What more could you need to protect your house? Actually, these policies might help.
How to Protect Your Finances in Case of a Recession
When the next recession hits, you want to be prepared. Is your money ready?
10 Things You Should Do Immediately After Losing Your Wallet
Losing your wallet can be frustrating and scary — identity theft, anyone? Take these steps to ensure your finances stay safe when your wallet isn't.
5 Savings Tricks You Haven't Tried Yet
If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.
8 Myths About Health Savings Accounts — Debunked!
An HSA can be a great way to pay for health care, earn investment income and cut your taxes. Cut through the confusion before you jump in.
Home Equity Loan or HELOC: Which Is Right for You?
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Student Loan Grace Period
A student loan grace period isn't a pass to spend your first big paychecks willy-nilly. Be smart, save up, and prepare to tackle your loan.
15 Chicken Leg and Thigh Recipes From Around the World
Tired of trying to make chicken breast interesting? The humble and affordable chicken leg quarter offers the frugal cook lots of flavor, lots of value, and lots of variety.
5-Minute Finance: Checking Your Credit Score
Do you know your credit score? You should — and it only takes five minutes to find out.
The 5 Biggest Dangers of Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt isn't just a burden — it's a real danger to your finances.
How to Get Rid of a Skunk Without Losing Your Dignity
Got a skunk stinking up your property? Learn from one writer's successful (and failed) attempts at skunk removal before losing your mind over a skunk.