Reward cards might be a lot more beneficial (or, in some cases, harmful) than you think. Check out these common myths — and the true story behind them.
When there's something strange in the neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Your neighbors, of course! Discover all the great reasons to know who's next door.
They don't call it "retail therapy" for nothing. Uncontrolled, emotional spending has a lot in common with other addicitons and eating disorders. One of these shared traits is the
The garden's bounty is arriving in overflowing CSA boxes and crowded store produce bins. Now is the time to learn the sweet and sour art of home food preservation.
Many households are just one layoff, one illness, one interest-rate hike away from financial catastrophe. Follow these strategies to avoid being one of them.
Getting pampered is great, but from haircuts to manis, salon services can cost a lot...unless you know where to look. Here's how to get those services for free.
Many credit card issuers offer 0% APR balance transfer deals. Before you apply, learn how balance transfers work and how your credit score may be affected.
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5 Myths About Credit Card Rewards
Reward cards might be a lot more beneficial (or, in some cases, harmful) than you think. Check out these common myths — and the true story behind them.
25 Reasons Why It's Good to Know Your Neighbors
When there's something strange in the neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Your neighbors, of course! Discover all the great reasons to know who's next door.
Ask The Readers: How Do You Buy Books?
Tell us how you buy books and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Knowing Your Triggers Can Prevent Emotional Spending
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Preserving In-Season Foods for Off-Season Feasts
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Beat Stress With These 28 Inexpensive Pastimes
Got time to kill, but no money to burn? Try one of these low-cost (or free!) pastimes. You’ll beat stress and maybe learn a thing or two!
8 Ways to Deal When You Work With Someone You Hate
Every place you have ever worked will have that one person you cannot stand. How do you deal with them without losing your sanity? Here's how.
20 Smart Ways to Spend Your Loose Change
Keep loose change in a dedicated place, and in no time you'll have a nice chunk of change to put to good use. Here are 20 ideas to get you started.
8 Costly Flight Booking Mistakes You Make All the Time
If the friendly skies aren't so friendly to your wallet, these flight-booking hacks will help.
Why Does the Stock Market Keep Going Up?
Despite Great Depressions and Recessions of the past, the overall trend of the stock market is upward. Why?
7 Reasons You Shouldn't "Vacation Shame" Your Coworkers
Have you ever made your coworkers feel guilty about taking vacation? Knock it off! There are many good reasons employees need time off.
Are Your Finances Fragile?
Many households are just one layoff, one illness, one interest-rate hike away from financial catastrophe. Follow these strategies to avoid being one of them.
7 Ways to Boost Your Finances While You Sleep
Making a little extra money isn't too hard. In fact, you may not even need to get out of bed.
How to Keep a Personal Problem From Hurting Your Career
Everyone goes through a rough spot once in awhile. The key is making sure you don't bring your personal crisis into the office.
6 Times a Higher Salary Isn't Worth It
They're offering more money and another rung up the ladder — Hooray! Before you take the job, be sure the extra money is actually worth it.
5 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money Blogging
You've got a website, an audience, and a passion — but how, exactly, do you monetize that blog? It's easier than you think.
8 Quick Dinners for Lazy Cooks
Who has the gumption to make dinner? Even the laziest of home cooks can prep one of these fast, easy, and delicious recipes that feed a household.
Sitting Pretty: How to Get Salon Services for Free
Getting pampered is great, but from haircuts to manis, salon services can cost a lot...unless you know where to look. Here's how to get those services for free.
What You Must Know Before Transferring Credit Card Balances
Many credit card issuers offer 0% APR balance transfer deals. Before you apply, learn how balance transfers work and how your credit score may be affected.