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5 Tax Scams You Should Know About for 2018

Don't hand your tax refund over to fraudsters. Watch out for these common and costly tax scams.

7 Worst Reasons NOT to Buy a House

If you're avoiding homeownership, make sure it's not for one of these not-so-great reasons.

5 Countries With No (Or Very Low) Taxes

Heading to one of these countries with very low taxes could be the ticket to paying less in taxes.

Wise Bread on Marketplace: Justifying Frugality

This Memorial Day weekend, our Senior Editor is back on Marketplace Money, talking about justifying frugality — or, moreover, why you shouldn't have to.

10 Frugalfying Ways to get to $1 Million

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What Does Car Rental Insurance Really Cover On Your Credit Card?

Before you charge your next car rental on a credit card, find out what coverage you're really getting.

The 12 Best Weekend Activities for Introverts

Enjoy your weekend the wallflower way, no party animal antics required. What are your solo plans for the weekend?

10 Cool DIY Home Improvements for $20 or Less

Add some pizazz (and property value) to your home without breaking the bank. All you need is $20 and a few hours to yourself.

12 Cute Ways to Upcycle Shoeboxes

Don't just drop those old shoeboxes in the recycle bin. From dirt cheap toys to trendy storage — your old shoeboxes can do so much more.

Creating an artificial windfall generator

Everybody enjoys getting a windfall. One of the attractions of the lottery (besides the infinitesimal chance that you might win a life-changingly huge amount) is that the smaller

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money on Travel

Today we found some great articles on ways to save on travel, how to keep your job, and foods that fight the flu!

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Recall

You don't have to throw out recalled products! In fact, sometimes it's a lucky break to see an old toy recalled, because you can usually take it back for a full refund.

Best Money Tips: Practical Gifts That Give Back

Today we found some awesome articles on practical gifts that give back, Veterans Day freebies, and keeping from overspending this holiday season.

6 Fun Summer Camps for Adults

Oh, you thought summer camp was just for kids?

Best Money Tips: Frugal Christmas Gifting Strategies

Today we found some great articles on frugal Christmas gifting strategies, designing a lucky life, and gifts for job hunters.

Mend a Broken Heart Without Breaking the Bank

If you and your significant other recently called it kaput, don’t bury yourself in spending sprees — try some of these frugal self-help therapies instead.

Be on the Lookout for Credit Card Checkout Fees

Thanks to an antitrust settlement, retailers now have the right to charge you a fee for paying with your credit card. Learn how to fight back.

How Habit Boredom Makes You Abandon Your Goals

Before habit boredom gets in the way of your goals, learn how to preserve that ambition.

The 5 Best Night Creams

Keeping your skin soft and wrinkle-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these night creams and your skin will stay forever young.

Honda Hybrids

Honda is hoping to make it’s hybrid car more accessible to mainstream consumers, which is good news for the environment but may be bad news for Detroit.