Here's what adoption agencies and pet shops don't tell you about your future pet. Find out these hidden rules & costs of owning pets before you bring home your furry friend.
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
Textbooks have nearly tripled in price since 1987 while inflation has increased by only 72 percent. In fact, depending on where you go to school, the cost of textbooks be from 25%
It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
Sometimes you just have to get out of the office to ever get any work done! When you're on the go, or are working from home, what are the best tools to keep you productive and in
If we are undirected, we are susceptible to all the external forces of consumerism around us, and whamo, we’re a full-on rat in the race, wondering when the wheel will st
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10 Hidden Costs & Rules of Pet Ownership
Here's what adoption agencies and pet shops don't tell you about your future pet. Find out these hidden rules & costs of owning pets before you bring home your furry friend.
Flashback Friday: 50 Money Moves You Need to Make When Big Changes Happen
Big life changes mean big adjustments in our spare change. Learn how to make the right decisions at some of life's most monumental milestones.
Understand Capital Costs
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
6 Health Insurance Benefits You're Probably Not Using
It's a safe bet your health insurance provider offers some pretty sweet benefits. And chances are, you aren't using them.
The Deals to Look for at Pawn Shops, Thrift Shops, and Other Weird Stores
Often the best deals aren't at Walmart or Target. They can be found at pawn shops, thrift shops, and other alternative shops.
10 Costs You Should Always Negotiate
Almost everything is negotiable, and these 10 everyday costs are no exception. Read this list and start paying less!
How Your Unused Credit Cards May Be Costing You
Before you stash your paid-off plastic, you might want to think twice about letting it hibernate.
11 Frugal Gifts Your Future Self Will Love
Before gift-buying season gets started in earnest, think about getting something nice for that very special someone in your life — the future you!
It's 10 pm: Do You Know Where Your Net Worth Is?
We know we shouldn't compare our finances with our neighbors, but…we all want to. So how do you rank versus your neighbors in terms of net worth?
How to Save 20-100% on Textbooks
Textbooks have nearly tripled in price since 1987 while inflation has increased by only 72 percent. In fact, depending on where you go to school, the cost of textbooks be from 25%
Which Workout Clothes Are Worth Splurging On (And Which Aren't)
It's OK to go cheap on some fitness stuff, but other gear is worth more. Find out where you should put your money for maximum health and safety.
What Is Your Auto-Reply Email Telling People About You?
It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
You Won't Believe How Much You Can Save With an Ice Cube Tray
You can do a lot more with an ice tray than make ice — you can freeze your spending, reduce food waste, and more! Learn how.
7 Essential Tools for Getting Work Done -- Anywhere!
Sometimes you just have to get out of the office to ever get any work done! When you're on the go, or are working from home, what are the best tools to keep you productive and in
5 Ways to Keep Anxiety From Ruining Your Budget
Anxiety and depression can worm their way into many aspects of life — including your money. Here's how to fight back.
7 Famous Houses From Film and TV You Can Buy
These homes are as famous as the stars who "lived" in them. And you can live in one, too!
5 Ways to Prevent the Winter Blues from Busting Your Budget
The winter blues can put heavy strain on your sleep, diet, and, you guessed it — even your finances. Here's how to perk up — for your money's sake.
Financial Freedom and Using Passion to Budget
If we are undirected, we are susceptible to all the external forces of consumerism around us, and whamo, we’re a full-on rat in the race, wondering when the wheel will st
Anyone Can Spend Less for Food
You almost certainly pay more for food than you need to. Discover how you can spend drastically less...and why you shouldn't.
Do These 5 Car Maintenance Tasks and Keep Your Car on the Road Forever
Keep your car longer with these simple preventative measures — some of which you can even do yourself!