Acting on impulse is good when you're catching someone who's falling, or swerving to avoid an accident. But when it comes to shopping, it's not your friend.
From bartender to tutor, these 30 side jobs pay well, often have flexible hours, and may even help you build skills you can use in your "regular" career.
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To Buy or Not to Buy? Criteria for Thrift-Store Clothes Shopping
Do you enjoy thrift-store shopping? Here are tips for what to buy, and what NOT to.
10 Classic Impulse Buys We Need to Stop Falling For
Acting on impulse is good when you're catching someone who's falling, or swerving to avoid an accident. But when it comes to shopping, it's not your friend.
Turn Off Your Air Conditioning
Most people lack the skills for getting by without air conditioning. Here's a quick primer.
4 Ways to Negotiate Credit Card Debt
Here's a secret not enough of us know: Everything is negotiable — even your credit card debt.
The 5 Best Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags
Hate having to take out your laptop when going through airport security? You won't need to anymore if you use these checkpoint-friendly laptop bags.
10 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Hotels
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Flashback Friday: 128 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Trash
Before you throw that citrus peel or empty box away, consider turning it into something useful or fun (or both!) instead.
7 Ways Students Can Travel Abroad for Less
Traveling can be incredibly enriching for students. Here are a few ways they can make their travel dreams an affordable reality.
The 5 Best Rechargeable Batteries
Dislike having to constantly buy new batteries? These rechargeable batteries can keep the power flowing longer and save you a bit of cash as well.
The Best Airline Rewards Programs for Trips to Europe
Don't let sky-high airfare keep you grounded from your Europe travel goals. These airlines rewards programs will get you there!
6 Times a Higher Salary Isn't Worth It
They're offering more money and another rung up the ladder — Hooray! Before you take the job, be sure the extra money is actually worth it.
First Rule of Financial Wins: Avoid Losses
Financial freedom isn't about swinging for the fences. A strategy based on avoiding losses can pay off big.
How to Make Money as a Chat or Forum Moderator
Turn your Internet time sink into extra cash by becoming the nice, helpful person on the other side of the chat window.
5 Killer Free Investment Tools
If you want to increase your investing knowledge, you don't need to pay the big bucks — just delve into these free resources.
Yes, Affordable Family Travel Is Possible
Frugal family travel is possible with the right attitude, but you need to be strategic.
Best Money Tips: Score Cheap Locally Grown Food
Today we found some great articles on scoring cheap locally grown food, common retirement mistakes, and how to have an inexpensive wedding.
The 5 Best Measuring Spoons
You won't get very far in your kitchen adventures without a great set of measuring spoons. Keep one of these five best choices handy!
Prioritize These 5 Bills When You're Short on Cash
Late payments happen. But for these major bills, you need to get them paid on time — or face the consequences.
5 Smart Money Moves Your Kids Can Make Over Summer Vacation
Summer vacation is here! Between the ice pops and video games, there are some great opportunities to teach your young ones about money, too.
30 Great Side Jobs
From bartender to tutor, these 30 side jobs pay well, often have flexible hours, and may even help you build skills you can use in your "regular" career.