Want to go a step beyond gifts that are useful? Every single one of the items on this list can help save money. Now THAT is a gift that keeps on giving.
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
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14 Gift Ideas for the Truly Broke
What can you give during the holidays when you're tumbleweed-rolling-in-your-wallet broke? Look to skills for inspiration.
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Back-to-School Shopping?
Tell us your tips for back-to-school shopping and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do With Leftover Halloween Candy?
Tell us what you do with leftover Halloween candy and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
25 Gifts That Save Money
Want to go a step beyond gifts that are useful? Every single one of the items on this list can help save money. Now THAT is a gift that keeps on giving.
25 Hotel Hacks From Professional Travelers
From booking to bedtime, find out the shortcuts these pro travelers use to make hotel lodging cheaper, more convenient, and more comfortable.
12 Cheap Ways to Make Your Car Look Awesome
You may never get that new car smell back, but you can keep an old car looking (and running) sharp. Brighten up your jalopy with these frugal fixes.
8 Things You Must Immediately Do After Losing Your Smartphone
Lost your smartphone? Don't panic and follow these steps to protect your data, your privacy, and your money.
11 Simple Rules of Excellent Houseguest Etiquette
Being a great houseguest requires more than a parting gift upon departure. See what it takes to really make sure you get invited back.
12 Genius Ways to Upcycle Old Scarves
Those old scarves in your closet can be put to fun new uses with a twist of creativity. Here are almost a dozen ideas to get you started.
21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse
Don't throw away those so-called "one-time-use" items. Here are some creative ways to reuse them — and save some money in the process.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Gas?
Tell us how you save on gas, and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Eat Fast Food?
Tell us how often you eat fast food and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
A Secured Credit Card Can Repair Your Credit Score — Here's How to Pick the Best
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
The mystery shopping scam that could cost you a fortune.
For many years now, thousands of folks have been earning a little extra cash by doing Mystery Shopping (aka Secret Shopping). [more]
What to Do If Your Paycheck Bounces
You got an "insufficient funds" memo from a much-needed paycheck. Don't panic: Here's how to make sure you get paid.
Volunteer to Travel: 11 Opportunities for Free or Very Cheap Travel
Here are 11 options for free or very cheap travel through volunteering.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Best Frugal Date Idea?
Tell us about your best frugal date idea and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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.
3 Things You Should Consider Before Selling Your House for Cash
You just got a cash offer for your home! Before you sell, consider these important things first.