Your itinerary is set and the lodging and flights booked; now the only question is what to pack. Here are some tips to help you pack light and be prepared.
Whether you're intimidated by budgeting or are just looking for a new technique, the simple and effective envelope system can make budgeting oh-so-easy.
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.
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How Recent Grads Should Prepare for Student Loan Payments
Now that college is over, it's time to start paying those student loans. Here's how to budget for those payments without feeling too overwhelmed.
20 Free and Fun Ways to Reward Yourself
Reaching goals is often its own reward, but when it isn't, go ahead, do something nice and frugal for yourself.
Make Flying Easy: The Ultimate Carry-On Packing List
Your itinerary is set and the lodging and flights booked; now the only question is what to pack. Here are some tips to help you pack light and be prepared.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Envelope System
Whether you're intimidated by budgeting or are just looking for a new technique, the simple and effective envelope system can make budgeting oh-so-easy.
11 Fun Games That Make You Smarter, Too
Sure, games are fun, but they can also make us smarter, teach us about money, and stave off dementia. Try these brain building pastimes.
Ask the Readers: Do You Plan to Go Back to School?
Tell us if you have plans to go back to school and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
When Is Your Credit Card's Travel Insurance Good Enough?
Your credit card offers travel insurance as a cardholder perk, but is it really enough to protect you on the road?
Travel and Money: Using Your Credit Card on the Road
Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take to stay safe.
6 Ways of Improving Your Lottery Odds
We're not fans of lotteries — you're more likely to get struck by lightning — but if you must, try these hacks to make your odds less minuscule.
Homemade Dog Food: Recipe and Cost
Learn how to make your own dog food and save hundreds of dollars.
100 Small Things That Can Bring You Joy
Need a quick mood boost? No matter where you are or what's got you down, you're sure to find a pick me up in this big list of small joys.
Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
Party Like It's 19.99: The Psychology of Pricing
Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.
9 Simple Ways to Stop Impulse Buying
I can't tell you that changing your shopping habits will be easy, but these simple strategies can help you lock down your impulse spending.
This Is How Americans Spent Their Money in the 1950s
Americans had a lot of fun spending money in the 1950s, almost as much fun as we do spending money today.
How to Sell Your Kid's Stuff at a Consignment Sale
Earn some extra money while killing clutter. Sell your used kid clothes and toys at consignment sales!
The 5 Best Sites to Sell Your Arts and Crafts
If you have the knitting needle knack or the tablesaw talent, earn extra cash from your crafty skills by selling your stuff online. Here's where.
Bar Stool Economics
Enjoy this lighthearted anecdotal story illustrating the North American tax system.
10 Old Knick-Knacks You Can Flip for Easy Cash
In need of some extra cash? Look around your home for some flippable vintage knick-knacks like these.
50 Great Things to Do With $50
One dollar may not buy you much anymore, but a crisp $50 bill still has value. From splurges to saving, try these savvy ideas for your half-hundred.