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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.

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]

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.

Should You Become a Landlord Instead of Selling Your Home?

With the housing market still in the dumps, many of us have become "accidental landlords." Should you join us?

6 Ways a Donald Trump Presidency Could Impact Your Wallet

Donald Trump is making a buzz with his stances on everything, including money matters. How would his presidency affect your finances?

When to drop collision coverage on your car

A few years back, I got a tidy little lesson in exactly what collision coverage is. We'd had a car damaged in an accident, damaged pretty badly. So, it wasn't a surprise

The 5 Best Shampoos

Keeping your hair soft, shiny, and clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these shampoos and your hair will always look fab.

Are You a Yawn?

I am familiar with the meaning of hippies and yuppies, but today I heard a funny new word for a demographic of people - yawns. YAWN stands for Young and Wealthy but Normal. It i

5 Reasons to Keep Your Money Separated After Marriage

Most couples assume sharing money is just part of marriage. But it doesn't have to be.

Five quick and simple scams that could happen to you today

A US version of the UK show The Real Hustle has been trying out some very simple but effective cons on the American public, and they’re getting away with some serious money. Watch,

The 5 Best Electric Drills

No toolbox is complete without a handy electric drill for all your home improvement needs. Check out our five top picks to find the one that's best for you.

6 Age Milestones That Impact Your Retirement

You can drive at 16 and vote at 18. Don't forget, though, that important age milestones come later in life, too.

8 Critical 401(k) Questions You Need to Ask Your Employer

You know you should be using your work-sponsored 401(k) plan, but to really make the most of it, you need to ask a few questions.

5 Reasons Why Your Credit Score Dropped Out of the Blue

Not sure why your credit score took a tumble? It might be one of these not-so-obvious reasons.

The 5 Best False Eyelashes

Give your lashes a bold boost of beautiful with the right false eyelashes. Any of these five best false eyelashes are great for your eyes!

The 5 Best Makeup Brush Sets

Keeping your beauty tools in tip top shape isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these makeup brush sets and your makeup tools will last (almost) forever.

When will the bailouts stop? A summary of 2008 stimulus packages and bailouts in the United States

2008 will probably go down in history as the year of bailouts, crashes, and meltdowns. Here is a quick run down of all the laws and bills congress pushed through with lightning spe

The Avocado Face Mask and Other Natural Beauty Experiments

Use these recipes to make an avocado face mask and other DIY natural beauty products.

Americans' savings rate up to almost 7% - who benefits?

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal savings rate in May 2009 was 6.9%. This a 15 year high and a far cry from the negative savings rates of just a few yea

25 Essential Tricks for Quick and Easy Cleaning

Who has time to clean? Get your place ship shape in a hurry with this collection of clever cleaning shortcuts.