Although 99% of the ads on Craigslist are legit, some are designed to scam you. Recognize these eight common Craigslist scams and avoid becoming a mark.
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Cost of living is an important consideration when moving to a new location. Nevertheless, there are many false assumptions regarding the cost of living differences.
The "Transforming Debt Into Wealth" guy claims he can make you debt-free in five-to-seven years. But is it really doable? We ran the numbers to find out.
The lawn tonic recipe came from a former groundskeeper at a golf course. All you need are 5 common household ingredients and a 10-gallon hose-end sprayer.
I was trawling the Internet recently searching for a way to remove a grease spot from a favorite shirt of mine. How it got there, well, I blame a faulty fork and not my clumsy mout
Focusing all your efforts into reaching one financial goal is a fairly straightforward process. But what about when you have more than one financial goal? This guide will help.
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8 Vile Craigslist Scams to Watch Out For
Although 99% of the ads on Craigslist are legit, some are designed to scam you. Recognize these eight common Craigslist scams and avoid becoming a mark.
Ask the Readers: How Have You Spent Past Tax Refunds?
Tell us how you've spent your tax refund in past years and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Recharge?
Tell us what you do to recharge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Who Is Your Personal Finance Role Model?
Tell us about your personal finance role model is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The Secret to Successful Investing Is Trusting the Process
The key to successful investing isn't hot tips or insider knowledge. It's about trusting the process.
What's Faster for Mortgage Payoff: $100/Month Extra or 1 Payment/Year Extra?
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
How to Minimize the Cost of Living When Moving: The Cost of Living Myth
Cost of living is an important consideration when moving to a new location. Nevertheless, there are many false assumptions regarding the cost of living differences.
John Cummuta: Transforming Your Debt Into His Wealth
The "Transforming Debt Into Wealth" guy claims he can make you debt-free in five-to-seven years. But is it really doable? We ran the numbers to find out.
Someone Took Out a Loan in Your Name. Now What?
A fraudulent loan can have dire consequences for your personal finances. Here's how you can fix the problem, stat.
Cheat Sheet: Retail Markup on Common Items
Stores make money by price markups. Learn the rationale behind retail pricing and what the product you're buying actually costs.
Secret Lawn Tonic Recipe From Golf Course Groundskeeper
The lawn tonic recipe came from a former groundskeeper at a golf course. All you need are 5 common household ingredients and a 10-gallon hose-end sprayer.
51 Uses for Coca-Cola – the Ultimate List
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Make Your DVD Player Region-Free in Seconds
Region coding can, in most cases, be removed from your DVD player using a simple remote-control code that unlocks the player.
16 Small Steps You Can Take Now to Improve Your Finances
Believe it or not, you can improve your finances in a big way by making several small money moves.
5 Ways Gig Economy Workers Can Save for Retirement
Even if your full-time job consists of several gig economy jobs, you can successfully save for retirement — here's how.
5 Things to Know Before Adding Someone to the Deed
Before you add someone to the deed on your home, you should be aware of these five things.
How to Make Better Financial Decisions
Focusing all your efforts into reaching one financial goal is a fairly straightforward process. But what about when you have more than one financial goal? This guide will help.
5 Renovations That Don't Increase Your Resale Value
Before you get started on a new home renovation, make sure you know if it'll increase your resale value.
How to Dispute Mistakes On Your Credit Report
Notice something amiss on your credit report? Don't fret. This is how you can dispute any mistakes.
How to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Theft
Don't let a scammer get a hold of your credit card number. Here's how to keep your account secure.