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Free Music Lessons Online! For now...
Ever paid for private music lessons? Pricey, no? I know that my accordian lessons got to be too much for my feeble salary to cover. Now, you can learn music online. Through You Tube! Video lessons, all for free. [more]
How to Rack Up Extra Rewards Points by Buying Gift Cards
Buying gift cards could be the key to earning extra rewards points.
Grocery Shopping and the 4-Minute Mile: How to Challenge Yourself
Spending less on groceries is like running a faster mile — to improve, you must challenge yourself. Here's how to perform better in any pursuit.
Best Money Tips: Best and Worst States for Saving Money
Today we found some great articles on the best and worst states for saving money, how to retire without debt, and exercises that you can do anywhere.
6 Ways to Stay Healthy While Working the Night Shift
Working the graveyard shift can do a number on your overall health. Create a routine that supports.
Ask the Readers
Usually, I have a lot to write about. But today? Today there's only one thing I can write about, because this thing is driving me crazy. [more]
19 Ways to Reuse Old Towels
Towels ready for the trash? Think again! From easy household helpers to sew-and-go fashions, these projects will give new life to your old terrycloth.
How to Game the System and Save Big at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid
When you think discount retail, you probably don't think of the corner drugstore. Lucrative rewards programs may change that.
Best Money Tips: Frugal Activities to Do With Mom on Mother's Day
Today we found some fantastic articles on frugal Mother's Day activities, saving money on almost anything, and increasing your chances of getting a job.
DCU Visa Platinum Secured Card Review
You may not have heard of the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), but its Visa Platinum Secured Card beats the competition with low fees and APR.
Can't Cook? Fake It. Easiest French Recipe, Ever.
Sometimes you have to cook to impress. Fortunately, there are dishes out there that are so deceptively delicious that no one will ever have to know that you whipped it up in ten minutes using the bare minimum of ingredients. [more]
U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card Review
The U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card offers a low APR for those with good credit.
5 Surefire Ways to Maintain a Good Credit Score in Retirement
You relied on good credit to see you through to retirement — don't put those good financial habits aside just yet!
Look where you want to go
Yesterday, as I teetered precariously on my motorcycle at the top of a steep hill, riding home from the repair shop and thus marking my first time on a motorcycle that wasn't in a flat, closed course, I was repeating one of the standard Motorcyclin [more]
Frayed Relationships, Damaged Credit, and Costly Additions — What a Multi-Generational Home Might Cost You
Multiple generations living under one roof is becoming more common. Keep the family peace by planning for some of the potential pitfalls.
5-Minute Finance: Start an Emergency Fund
It can take years to recoup from a financial emergency. But it only takes five minutes to set up an emergency fund.
6 Ways to Vet an IPO Before You Buy
The Facebook IPO has been the subject of a lot of hype — much of which it hasn't lived up to. Learn how to make a well-informed IPO purchase.
Tips For Using Hotel Reward Points to Get the Most Value
Make sure you're getting the most value when redeeming your hotel reward points.
This Is Why Your Credit Limit Was Lowered
Your credit limit is not a fixed number. If it went down, here's why.
How to Shop: A Beginner's Guide
It might sound silly, but buying stuff can be a daunting experience — especially when you want to spend little and get a lot. Here's how to do it.