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4 Ways Stores Trick Us Into Impulse Buys (And How to Resist)

Retailers go to a lot of effort to make your purchases effortless. Watch out for these ploys designed to get you to buy more than you need.

It's easy to buy a lot of calories for little (just eat junk food). Guess what? It's also easy to buy a lot of nutrition for a little money.

Discount airlines promise to get you where you're going on a dime. Are they really such a deal?

Just because you can start claiming Social Security benefits, doesn't necessarily mean you should. Ask yourself these questions first.

What you say is what really matters, right? The truth is, how you say it is often more important. Avoid these common errors for sharper messages.

Independence Day is almost here! This year, celebrate America's birthday with these frugal-minded party ideas.

Nothing beats homemade cakes and breads, but who has the time? Pre-mix your dry ingredients, store, and bake later in a jiffy.

You went from barely making ends meet to being flush with cash. Don't abandon your broke budget!

There's a lot more to do with corn flakes than just toss 'em in a bowl with some milk. Discover surprising uses for this cheap ingredient.

Need some ideas to make this year's Halloween party unique? Here are 15 themes you can choose from to help make your Halloween party memorable.

If at first you don't succeed...

The notorious crypto-currency is notoriously volatile. How much would you have today if you'd invested just $100 in Bitcoins a few years ago?

Yikes! Dishwasher smelling a little foul these days? It's a simple fix —anyone can do it!

Some rules of personal finance are handed down for generations. How many of these "cents-able" money lessons from Grandma and Grandpa are yours, too?

Run in your stockings? Zipper won't budge? Don't miss a beat with these 15 quick clothing and shoe fixes.

Putting in long hours at work often means a bigger paycheck. But what about when burning the midnight oil ends up costing you money?

Applying to college can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be! Here's how to do it on the cheap.

If tough finances have made you miss some mortgage payments, it's time to get proactive with your lender — and your budget.

Not sure why your credit score took a tumble? It might be one of these not-so-obvious reasons.

With the Internet and other resources, it can be easy to solve problems without actual problem solving. Learn why you should do things the hard way.