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How to Save Over $1000 on Your Next Backpacking Trip

Having the right equipment for a backpacking trip can get really expensive really quick. Learn from my mistakes and save over $1000.

Good for you if you've made a budget! If you're struggling to stick to it, try one of these offbeat motivators and get back on track.

What are you most thankful for this year? Here are few financial matters to add to your fall cornucopia of gratitude.

Even with Obamacare, unexpected medical costs can hit your finances hard. Here's what it costs to get sick, and what you can do.

Are you prepared for a health emergency? While we hope that we'll never be in that situation, it's always best to be prepared.

Should you quit your day job to work for yourself? The answer might lie in defining what "work" actually means to you.

Give your bathroom a whole new life with just one item. Use any of these shower curtains and your bathroom will look bold and brand-new.

The 4th of July means Main Street parades, backyard barbecues, and fantastic fireworks. Here's where to find the best shows, from coast to coast.

You are what you eat. Vitamins, minerals, protein, fat… and bugs, breast implants, and viruses. Wait, what? Discover what's really in your food.

We've all fantasized about what we'd do with our huge Lottery windfall. Make that dream a Lottery, without wasting money on the ticket.

This is your life to live, and you should never feel bad about making decisions that save you money.

Your grill is great for ribs and dogs and burgers — and it's great for pizza, too. Try grilled pizza for a fun and delicious outdoor meal.

The Internet is awash in self-help advice and "mantras." Unfortunately, a lot of it just doesn't work. Like these.

Getting a new credit might mean more rewards, or just a better utilization ratio. Just be sure you understand the ins and outs before you sign.

How long has that makeup been in your bag? Because there's a good chance it needs to be thrown out immediately.

If runaway debt is taking over your life, here's some help from a perhaps unexpected source: rock band Soul Asylum.

You don't need to go broke keeping your children active this summer. Some of the best summer activities don't cost anything at all.

Having trouble sleeping? These light therapy lamps can be the key to getting your body's biological clock back on track for better rest.

There's a camera out there for every traveler. Capture your trip in stunning detail with some of the best cameras on the market.

You deserve a raise. You know you do! But ask the wrong way, and you won't get a dime.