Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
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How far would you go to save the world?
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How to Reduce the Costs of a Cash Advance
Borrowing money against your credit card may be more costly than you think. Consider these strategies to avoid cash advances, or at least minimize their costs.
Best Money Tips: Money Myths That Are Holding You Back
Today we found some great articles on money myths that are holding back your finances, tips for visiting national parks on a budget, and ways to cool off right now.
Best Money Tips: How to Score Radical Savings on Clothing
Today we found articles on the top tips for saving money on clothing, legit ways to lower your student loan payments, and the best plants to grow if you want to save on groceries.
How to Take a Cheap Spring Break Trip
The secret to a fun and affordable Spring Break trip? Flexibility.
Life Without Toiletpaper - Bum Deal?
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Best Money Tips: 40 Things You've Been Doing Wrong All Your Life
Today we found some great articles on things you’ve been doing wrong all your life, what marriage equality means for certain benefits, and ways for parents to earn money from home.
Here's How Rich You'd Be If You Stopped Smoking
It's advice that bears repeating again and again — it's time to quit smoking. Your health, and your savings, will thank you.
6 Sneaky Ways You Cheat on Your Budget
No one likes a cheater — your budget included! Nix these small budget habits that are causing big harm to your finances.
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.
Here's What Happens to an Account in Collections — Even When You Pay Up
Paying off or settling an account in collections is better than avoiding it. Just don't expect your credit score to rebound soon.
Can't Cook? Fake It. Easiest French Recipe, Ever.
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Financial Lessons From Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh has remained one of the most endearing characters in children's literature — but there's a lot he can teach us adults about money, too.
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!
TACO TOWN and the gut-busting tributes.
Have you guys ever seen Taco Town? C'mon, the parody of supersizing that is way too funny and agonizingly close to reality? [more]
How to Make Money as a Superfan
Being a superfan can be kind of costly. Flip your fandom on its head and make it a cash source, instead!
DIY Mortgage Acceleration
Do-it-yourselfers who are weary of yet another trip to the home improvement store may like this DIY project. It has the possibilities of increasing home equity just as quickly as a bath remodel or new deck. [more]
How to Ease into Credit Card Rewards After Debt Repayment
You've conquered a mountain of debt. Congrats! Before you go right back to using credit cards again, learn how to proceed with caution.