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5 Inspiring People Who Each Paid Off Over $100,000 in Debt
For these five people debt totaling $100k — or more — seemed insurmountable. That is, until they paid it off. Find out how you can, too.
The Absolute Worst Ways to Ask for a Raise
You deserve a raise. You know you do! But ask the wrong way, and you won't get a dime.
The 5 Best Label Makers
Staying organized isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these label makers and your stuff will never get lost.
12 Ways to Have a No-Spend Holiday Season
Refocus your holiday spirit on time well spent with friends and family this year and Santa won't won't get the better of your budget again.
Clipped Wings: Can Consumers Fix Air Travel?
From luggage fees, late flights, and TSA screening procedures, can air travel be saved? How can consumers help improve the industry?
How to Prevent Plant Theft
Mean-spirited but common, plant thieves will cut your blooms, remove front-stoop pots, or even dig trees up from your yard. Learn how to foil them.
Cheap Fun and Libations: Brewery and Winery Tours
For a fun, educational afternoon with free drinks, brewery and winery tours are where it's at. Discover how to find them and what to expect.
Best Money Tips: What to Check When You're Booking an Airbnb
Today we found articles on what you should check before booking an Airbnb, how to find your own network without networking, and mortgage mistakes to avoid.
25 Alternative Uses for Lemons
From getting rid of pests to replacing beauty products to making innovate eats, when life hands you lemons, you can make a lot more than lemonade.
5 Times a Gym Membership Isn't Worth It
Exercise is one key to frugal living — but that gym membership may be a waste of dough. Go ahead, ditch the gym and commit to truly frugal fitness.
How to Make Good Money Teaching English in China
If you want to make good money as a teacher, you might want to move to China.
6 American Cities With the Highest Minimum Wage
A livable wage is a hot-button issue most can agree on. These six American cities are leading the way to sustainable minimum wages.
4 Vacation Destinations Where Eating Healthy Is Surprisingly Cheap
If you vacation in the following countries, you can actually eat healthy for very little money.
35 Resources for Female Entrepreneurs
Starting a business can be daunting, but from nitty-gritty legal advice to inspiration from successful business owners, these resources can help.
Top Three Tax Facts to Know for 2016
Hasn't tax day already come and gone? Yes, but it's never too early to start worrying about next year's taxes.
How to Avoid Foreclosure
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The High Cost of Planning for the End of the World
Prepping for the end of the world covers all the bases — except for how much it'll cost you while the world still turns.
Stock Investing Online: ShareBuilder vs. Discount Brokerage
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8 Best U.S. Historical Sites You Can Actually Afford to Visit
The summer is the perfect time to dig into American history, and these U.S. historical sites are actually affordable.
6 Ways to Stay Focused in an Open Office
Is your open office driving you crazy? You're not the only one. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to stay focused.