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I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Credit Counselor
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This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.
Stop Believing These 5 Myths About IRAs
Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.
6 Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal for Next to Nothing
A few cheap, easy fixes will snaz up your home's curb appeal without making an ugly mess of your bank account.
4 Paint Colors That Can Boost Your Home's Value
Want a quick, easy way to raise the value of your home? The right color paint in the right room can do the trick.
10 Easiest Items to "Flip" for Cash
There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!
Don't Get Audited! How Your Side Gig Needs to Handle Taxes
The sharing economy has given us easy ways to make serious side cash. Just don't forget to set aside some for Uncle Sam!
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.
5 Steps to Successful Budgeting
Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.
5 Savings Tricks You Haven't Tried Yet
If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.
How to Get a Free Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
2-Minute Guide: How to Use Balance Transfers to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Balance transfers can help you out of debt in a hurry. Here's how to use them to clear that credit card debt.
What to Do With a Windfall
You just stumbled upon a big pile of money. Congrats! Here's what you should do with it.
Watch Out for These 5 Last Minute Home Buying Costs
First time homebuyers can be left scrambling to cover these last-minute costs. Don't get blindsided on your way to your new home!
Spend Less This Valentine’s Day (And Win an iPod Touch!)
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6 Fast Ways to Restock an Emergency Fund After an Emergency
Crisis averted! Your emergency fund came through when you needed it. Now it's time to rebuild that financial safety net before the other shoe drops.
8 Truths From a Mystery Shopper You Must Read Before You Get Started
These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.
11 Retail Gigs That Pay Well and Offer Benefits
Looking for a job that pays well and offers benefits? These retailers are a good place to start.
Boost Your Home's Value With These 5 Projects
What's a bathroom addition worth to you (besides a shorter wait for the shower)? As much as 20% of your home's value!