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8 Truths From a Mystery Shopper You Must Read Before You Get Started

These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.

Stop staring at those ugly cabinets and do something! These easy DIY projects can totally transform your home.

Instead of buying that shiny new toy for your kiddoes, maybe they should pay for it.

Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.

Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.

Your credit reports may be handy snapshots of your financial health, but they don't show the whole picture. Find out what's missing.

Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.

Do you know your credit score? You should — and it only takes five minutes to find out.

What's a bathroom addition worth to you (besides a shorter wait for the shower)? As much as 20% of your home's value!

By following a simple routine, you can have denim jeans for every occasion and task, and you only have to buy a single pair per year.

Let robots manage your money for you and you'll never pay a late fee or go over budget again.

You don't need to drain your budget to enjoy a beautiful vacation in the great outdoors. Get out there!

Budget in the red again? Quell your craving to overspend with plastic with an all-cash diet instead.

You don't need to hire a financial pro to invest like one. Try these DIY tips, and watch the confidence roll in.

Want to squeeze more value out of those American Airlines miles? Here's how to do it right.

When you want something, you want it now! But buying the first acceptable option that fits your budget could be costing you big bucks.

Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?

Identity theft is scary. When your kids are the target, it's positively terrifying.

If you're not using your travel or cash back card for certain expenses, you're leaving valuable rewards on the table.

If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.