Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.
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Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea
This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
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For the Best Deals of the Year, Shop Labor Day and Skip Black Friday
Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.
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Sometimes, you just have to know the right questions to ask in order to score a great deal.
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If you forgot an essential travel item, don't stress! The hotel probably has it — for free.
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Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.
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I Finally Canceled Comcast Cable…Before It Hurt More Than My Wallet
Treat me poorly once, Comcast, shame on you. Provide startlingly awful customer service again, and you lose my business entirely.
Find a Side Gig at These 4 Best Micro-Jobs Sites
One way to boost your savings is to earn a little extra in your spare time. Get your side hustle on via one of these quick job search sites.
Camping for a Week Is Only $160 at These National Parks
You'd think camping at one of our nation's great National Parks would be be pricey. Find out how affordable a week really is.
The 5 Best Hair Growth Supplements
Promote healthier locks and repair damaged hair with the right hair growth supplement, like one of these best five choices.
Are You Getting These 5 Things for Free?
There are some honest-to-goodness free things out there, if you know where to find them. Make sure you're not missing out on these five.
Choosing a Retirement Account: What's Available, and What’s Best for You?
With dozens of account types available, retirement planning can seem overwhelming. Read this to better understand your choices.
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How To Get A Big Payoff From College Scholarships
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This week President Obama rolled out an initiative for the failing American automakers to restructure. The plan proposes several consumer incentives to jumpstart auto sales. Her
Why the Scarcity Mentality Is Keeping You Poor
It's wise to be careful with our resources, but too much caution will hold us back. Learn to recognize abundance.
The Real Cost of Moving to Canada (If That's Your Post-Election Plan)
The divisive '16 election has folks eyeing our neighbor to the north. Seriously. But what would it cost to "flee" to Canada?