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Turn Your Backyard Into a Wildlife Refuge for Under $40

It won't cost you much to make a backyard sanctuary for local wildlife.

You probably already hire a pro when it comes to plumbing and dentistry. Here are four common DIY tasks you probably should hire out for, too.

Your rented set of wheels comes with a laundry list of optional insurance coverage. Should you take it?

A first date is all about putting your best foot forward. Impress your intended without breaking your budget with these frugal date ideas.

When you consider cost, taste, and time, is fresh always better? Find out as frozen dinners go head-to-head with their freshly made counterparts.

Retirement planning is not one-size-fits-all. And if you're single, you'd be wise to prepare for some unique concerns — and benefits!

To be a successful business owner, it is crucial to be comfortable negotiating, both in casual and formal situations.

Winning "free food for life" from your favorite restaurant isn't always what it seems.

From intern to entrepreneur, this is the true tale of how a recent grad used her intern experience to launch a business and pay back $34,000 in debt.

College is a time to discover your passions, goals, and aspirations. It's also a time to start building strong credit.

You can build your business credit fairly quickly and potentially eliminate the need for a personal guarantee if you plan for it from the outset.

The government is playing a vital role in helping disaster victims get back on their feet. Find out how your tax dollars work!

Cold sores are painful, ugly, and take a long time to heal. Here's how to avoid (and treat) these nasty little lesions.

Good nutrition is not just healthy — it's beautiful. Eat these seven foods and give yourself gorgeous hair, skin, and nails.

Kids see the holidays as a gifts-filled free-for-all. You can turn those gimme-gimmes into some valuable money lessons.

Don't limit your bulk buys to big box warehouse stores. From meat to gas, there are bulk buy opportunities aplenty to help you save a whole lot more.

The littler the kid, the bigger the expenses. Even when money is tight, it pays to shell out for these necessary kidcare products and services.

Cheap, healthy, delicious — bananas have it all. Go beyond banana bread and enjoy them sweet and savory, baked, roasted, fried, or whipped.

If you're think you're doing all you can to earn frequent flier miles, get a bit of inspiration from these talented travelers.

Applying for colleges can be daunting for students and parents alike, but these free resources make the process much easier.