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The Meaning of Milk Label Colors
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Home Equity Loan or HELOC: Which Is Right for You?
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
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.
You Won't Believe How Much the Average Person Spends on Salon Visits Each Year
Beauty salons are a 20 billion dollar industry in the United States. How much are you spending on your look?
6 Ways to Avoid Sneaky Online Price Changes
Don't let "dynamic pricing" steal your deal. Keep an eye out for sneaky ways online retailers (legally!) overcharge their customers.
Best Lenders for Personal Loans
Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.
5 Mental Biases That Are Keeping You Poor
Your love of lattes might not be totally to blame for your low funds. Cognitive biases could be derailing every one of your money-related decisions.
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
4 Things You Need to Know About Gift Tax
There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.
8 Vile Craigslist Scams to Watch Out For
Although 99% of the ads on Craigslist are legit, some are designed to scam you. Recognize these eight common Craigslist scams and avoid becoming a mark.
2-Minute Read: What You Need to Know About Credit Reports
Your credit report includes important information used to determine your creditworthiness. Do you understand everything on it?
How a Simple "Do Not Buy" List Keeps Money in Your Pocket
Creating a "do not buy" list will totally change your shopping game — and help you save tons of cash.
How to Get a Free Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report
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.
Extreme Couponing? 5 Reasons Why I’ll Pass.
40 hours per week clipping coupons? Stockpiling products you may never use? Extreme couponing may be all the rage, but it's more like madness to me.
9 Home Improvements You Should Always Negotiate
Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.
3 Ways Millennials Can Avoid Financial Fraud
Elders aren't the only targets of financial fraud. Even young folks need to know how to protect themselves.
Ask the Readers: What's On Your Bucket List?
Share your bucket list with us for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates.
14 Ways to Make Your Yard Look Awesome for Under $100
Yardwork is a pain, and can hurt you in the wallet, too. Try some of these easy ways to spruce up your yard without spending a lot of money.
5 Steps to Successful Budgeting
Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.
Remove Car Dents Quickly and Cheaply
Dents suck. And so does the cost to repair them. Here are quick and cheap ways to remove dents.