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4 Steps to Absorb the Cost of an at-Home Lifestyle

If you home-educate, work from home, or even just have a large family living together, it can wear your house — and your budget — out fast.

How to Look Rich on Social Media

You don't have to be rich to seem rich and nowhere is this more true than on social media. Start crafting a wealthier virtual you.

12 Hidden Costs of a New Job

You landed the new job and you're getting a raise — Yay! Now, how much will your new job really cost you? Make sure you understand these costs.

9 Ways to Protect Your Luggage on Your Next Trip

Keep your luggage safe on your next trip with these tips.

8 Invitations to an IRS Tax Audit

Don't let your tax return send up a red flag to the IRS; avoid these common reasons for an audit.

12 Travel Perks You Didn't Know Your Credit Card Had

The credit card market is competitive, pushing purveyors of plastic payment to provide a plethora of perks. It pays to peruse your fine print!

Best Money Tips: Paying Off Your Debt

Today we found some awesome articles on paying off your debt, asking for a raise, and saving cash at the airport.

13 Halloween Drink Recipes to Scare Up Good Times

For a Halloween filled with scares, sweets, and liquids treats, try these festive drink recipes, featuring both kid-friendly options and more adult sips.

Which Student Loan Repayment Plan Saves You the Most?

College degrees aren't cheap, and for many, student loans are a difficult financial burden. Learn which repayment plan saves the most money.

6 Ways Meeting the 2018 401(k) Contribution Limits Will Brighten Your Future

Want to start 2018 off on the right financial foot? Start hitting the new 401(k) contribution limit.

11 Essentials Every Business Traveler Needs to Pack

Make business travel a little less taxing with some smart additions to your carry-on.

8 Ways to Get Your Morning Coffee for Free

That daily cup of joe adds up! Save your money and score your caffeine fix for free.

What Every Retirement Saver Should Know About Required Minimum Distributions

Uncle Sam hasn't forgotten about your tax-deferred retirement accounts. When you turn 70½, he'll come knocking.

12 Makeup Hacks From the Pros

What do cold cream, lighters, and eye drops have in common? They are essential multi-taskers in one makeup artist's hack-tastic make-up bag.

Skewer This! 13 Dishes You Can Put on a Stick

If you need a quick, fun to eat dish for guests, put your favorites on a stick — even dessert! Clean up is easy, too.

Pimp your snacks: Monster-sized munchies

Considering America is the home of the biggest everything, I was surprised to see this site when scouring my fav UK sites. But I have a feeling it will catch on here. [more]

8 Life Skills Every Freelancer Needs

Self-employment requires guts, determination, and organization. Find out if you have what it takes to be a freelance superstar.

Pet lovers beware - there's a new scam in town.

If you thought those Nigerian scammers could not sink any lower, think again. It was reported today by WTAE.TV that there's a new scam making the rounds, and this time the scammers are praying on the good nature of pet lovers. [more]

7 Easy Money Moves to Make on a Rainy Day

The rain may be falling, but that doesn't mean you can't make the sun shine on your finances.

Book Review: Ragnar's Guide to the Underground Economy

This book is exactly what the title says: A guide to living in the underground economy.