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3 Sources of Fast Cash Besides Your 401K

Life is full of tough decisions. Like, whether it's better to tap your retirement savings or home equity when you need cash.

6 Ways to Be a Good Guest When You're Broke

Just because you have zero dollars doesn't mean you can't contribute in other ways. Be thoughtful and kind and they'll always invite you back.

Financial Freedom and Using Passion to Budget

If we are undirected, we are susceptible to all the external forces of consumerism around us, and whamo, we’re a full-on rat in the race, wondering when the wheel will st

8 Creative Ways to Make Money on Super Bowl Sunday

This year on Super Bowl Sunday skip the chips and dip. These moneymaking plays will fill your wallet with green — and we're not talking guacamole.

12 Things You Didn't Know About Retirement

Everyone knows the basics about retirement, but there are still some surprises hidden in the complexity. Test your retirement knowledge!

4 Financial Mistakes That Limit Your Freedom

The mistakes you make with money hurt more than your finances — they limit your freedom. Are you making any of these mistakes?

The Sweet 16: Delicious and Healthy Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream Recipes

Cool off deliciously and frugally (and kinda-sorta healthfully) with these delicious, easy to make homemade frozen treats.

The 5 Best Pillows

Don't let a bad pillow ruin your night's sleep. These five pillows will ensure that you wake up feeling rested and ready for the day.

5 Apps That Pay You To Exercise

Sticking to a diet or fitness routine is hard, but what if there was more incentive than well being and good health — like, say, actual cash?

The 5 Best Reusable Straws

Finding drinking straws worth keeping isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these reusable straws and your drinks will always be ready to sip.

Here's How Your Taxes Will Change When You Retire

While you plan for all the travel and hobbies you'll do in retirement, you should probably plan for your taxes, too.

15 Rookie Mistakes New Bosses Make

You did it: You're the boss. The big cheese. Numero uno. However, don't get too comfy and make these rookie mistakes.

Keeping Santa Sane: Budget Holiday Decorating

This year, keep your holiday decorating and gift-wrapping low-cost and fun.

Best Money Tips: Strategies for Fixing Common Budget Problems

Today we found some fantastic articles on strategies for fixing budget problems, simple DIY frugal tips, and smart money moves for college students.

Best Money Tips: Websites to Visit Before Spending Your Money

Today we found some fantastic articles on websites to visit before spending your money, frugal ways to relax, and the path to purpose.

20 Things to Have on Hand for Power Outages

Stocking these affordable items will make your experience safe, bearable, and even fun.

12 Unique Ways to Use School Supplies

If you went overboard stocking school supplies this year, don't fret. There's plenty of cool re-uses for your plethora of pencils and erasers.

Take These 10 Items off Your Wedding Registry Immediately (Plus 5 to Add ASAP)

China and silverware are traditional registry items — but who ever uses it? Make your registry personal by replacing traditional with "right-for-you."

3 Reasons Why Buying Groceries Online Is Great

You don't just save time by ordering your groceries online; you can actually save more money than you would shopping in-store. Really.

8 Reasons You're Still Stuck in a Financial Hole

You're in a financial hole. If you don't quit these bad money moves, ASAP, you're just going to keep on digging.