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Now, you can learn music online. Through You Tube! Video lessons, all for free. [more]
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Today we found articles on bank accounts that everyone needs, important employee rights that teens should know, and how to create a calming evening routine.
Today we found some great articles on reasons why you’re broke, simple ways to reduce utility bills, and small changes to make to your retirement planning that get big results.
The US Treasury today unveiled a new $5 bill, with security features intended to make it harder to bleach out a $5 and use the paper to counterfeit a $100 bill.
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Flowers can be a huge expense on Valentine's Day. Spend wisely on these frugal blooms instead!
Your Car Was Recalled. Now What?
A car recall can be scary. Here's what to do if that letter comes in the mail.
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]
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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]
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.
13 Easy Ways to Save on Your Gym Membership
A gym membership can bulk up the leanest budget, but if you can't break your gym habit, at least take steps to control the cost.
Do You Really Want to Be Rich?
Many people dream of being rich, but few of us are willing to take the steps to get there — or we take the wrong ones. Here's a better plan.
How to Provide Proof of Onward Travel During an Open-Ended Trip Abroad
As a way to prevent tourists from overstaying their visas, many countries require that you can prove your intention to leave. Here's how to do it right.
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Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Money Smart Week on buying a home.
Best Money Tips: Seize the Summer
Today we found some awesome articles on seizing the summer, steps to great finances, and steps to take in a financial emergency.
Best Money Tips: 5 Kinds of Bank Accounts That Everybody Needs
Today we found articles on bank accounts that everyone needs, important employee rights that teens should know, and how to create a calming evening routine.
4 Affordable Destinations That Are Safer Than You Think
These four international destinations have dark reputations, but these days they're relatively safe, and absolutely affordable.
The 5 Best Primers
Take care of the skin you're in by using the right primer for your face. Any of these five best primers are great choices!
What Americans Can Learn From How the Rest of the World Saves Energy
After traveling to Europe and Australia, one writer has learned a several energy-saving tips that he's eager to bring home.
Best Money Tips: Reasons Why You're Broke and How to Fix Them
Today we found some great articles on reasons why you’re broke, simple ways to reduce utility bills, and small changes to make to your retirement planning that get big results.
New $5 bill unveiled
The US Treasury today unveiled a new $5 bill, with security features intended to make it harder to bleach out a $5 and use the paper to counterfeit a $100 bill.
Finding the Right Job: There’s Plenty of Phish in the Sea
My husband and I are no strangers to the job hunt scene. Before he was even out of college, we were scouring the newspapers, searching the onli