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The Best Secured Cards with Rewards
You might think you're limited to high APR, high annual fees, and few benefits with secured cards, but these secured credit cards have rewards!
Financial Experts Share Their Biggest Credit Mistakes
Financial experts have made credit mistakes, too. Here's what they've learned from those mistakes.
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When Should You Pay a Credit Card Convenience Fee?
You may need to pay a fee to use a credit card in certain situations. This is when paying a fee to use credit is a good idea, and when it's not.
How to Build an Emergency Fund By the End of Summer
While you're busy soaking up some rays this summer, find a few easy ways for your emergency fund to soak up some savings!
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Save Money in October
Today we found some great articles on easy ways to save in October, frugal methods to fight the flu, and what to do about eating habits that make you less productive.
The Right Way to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Accounts During Retirement
You've spent decades saving for retirement — don't waste your savings on taxes by withdrawing your money foolishly!
Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Train Your Brain
Today we found budget-friendly ways to work out your brain, frugal uses for lemons, and ways to keep your things safe this Halloween.
10 Reasons You Probably Overpaid at the Store
You can be the smartest shopper around and still end up overpaying for everyday things. Here's how you're getting tripped up.
5 Home Investments to Make Your Summer Cooler
You won't have to sweat summer heat waves if you make these easy home investments and upgrades.
4 Myths About Economic Behavior We Don't Believe Anymore
We all remember the marshmallow experiment from Psychology 101. New studies show those famous findings are full of fluff.
How Reflecting on Possessions Can Help You Resist Impulse Buys
The key to resisting impulse buys could be as simple as thinking about items you already own.
6 Ways to Keep Holiday Spending From Blowing Debt Repayment
The holidays are stressful enough — now add debt to the mix. Here's how to balance them both and exit the holidays on firmer financial footing.
This Is How Much the Fed's Interest Rate Hike Might Cost You
The Fed is raising benchmark rates for the first time since 2008's economic meltdown. Here's how this move will affect borrowers.
Best Money Tips: Get Ahead on Next Year's Taxes
Today we found ways to get ahead on next year’s taxes, job hunting tips for moms who want to work from home, and amazing ways to use balloons.
3 Ways to Enjoy Business Class for Less Than the Cost of Economy
With a little creativity and organization you can start flying in business class for less than the cost of an economy class ticket.
Should You Set Up a Trust for Your Child?
Setting up a trust may be the right move for your family and heirs. You don't have to be a millionaire, either.
7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Beyoncé
Men and women alike can take away a few critical money lessons from Queen Bey herself.
9 Easy Home Improvements That Add Thousands to Your Listing
Grab your paintbrush! A few simple (and frugal!) improvements can add much-needed curb appeal — and dollars — to your home's selling price.