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Curing Warts, Removing Splinters, and 19 Other Bizarre Uses for Banana Peels

From greening your garden to moistening meat, banana peels have plenty of surprising uses. Plus, discover 7 bonus uses for bananas themselves.

It's easy to buy a lot of calories for little (just eat junk food). Guess what? It's also easy to buy a lot of nutrition for a little money.

He's big. He's got floppy ears. And he gives away candy. But can this beloved character offer real life money lessons, too?

The conventional wisdom on investing is to buy and hold for a long time. But there are other strategies that many investors use to grab an edge.

If your dream gig is more of a "who" than a "what," learn how to go the extra mile to get hired.

If you keep these 10 heavy lifters in your pantry, you'll have just what you need for dozens of quick, nutritious, and delicious meals.

Nobody will buy what you're selling if they don't know you're selling it. Jumpstart your side hustle with some easy and inexpensive marketing.

There's a lot more to do with corn flakes than just toss 'em in a bowl with some milk. Discover surprising uses for this cheap ingredient.

If you've got some money to spare, why not consider a donation? These five charities are proven to put your generosity to the best possible use.

The holidays should be about family and fun and celebration — not about acquiring debt. Here's how to enjoy the former while avoiding the latter.

Can you save the environment and take care of your personal finances at the same time? Yes, you can. Here's how.

With a new year comes a slew of hard-to-keep resolutions. Reaching these money goals only requires a little bit of work up front. It's easy!

It's not enough just to earn mileage awards from credit cards — you need to make the most of the miles you earn. Here's how to do it.

Mutual funds have long been and easy way to invest in a broad range of securities. Here's how to get started!

If tough finances have made you miss some mortgage payments, it's time to get proactive with your lender — and your budget.

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

Job hopping is now the norm in the working world. Make sure to take your retirement savings along for the ride.

When people resist the idea of budgets, the most common reason is that they view the budget as an unwelco

Summer is the perfect time for backyard barbecues, soaking in the sun, and conquering your money goals.

The world was a different place 10 years ago — and these now-lucrative careers were just getting started.