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Life After Debt: What's Next?

You've worked hard, scrimped, saved and paid off all your debt. Now that you are finally debt free, what ARE you going to do?

Before you decide on anything, try on all your options. How do they feel?

How to spend the infamous shopping day getting ready for the holidays without ever leaving your house.

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

Maybe you're sentimental, or maybe you subscribe to "out of sight, out of mind," but whatever the reason, stop hanging onto your old junk!

Want to buy a sleek Mac laptop or a cool iPad but don't want to pay full price? Fear not — there are actually ways to save money on Apple products.

What you say is what really matters, right? The truth is, how you say it is often more important. Avoid these common errors for sharper messages.

If you're not using these tools to manage your finances, it's time for an upgrade. Otherwise, you could be losing time and money.

Scale groaning a little more each time you step on? Lots of bad, little diet and fitness habits add up to big pounds. Think small fixes and lose it!

Runner's high is a real thing, but exercise can boost overall happiness for the long term, too. Get out there and get moving!

Whether you want a point-and-click pocket camera or something professional-level, find out what to look for, from megapixels to memory.

Time's almost run out to get ready for Thanksgiving. Instead of doing the usual thing again, try one of these fun takes on an old favorite holiday.

Your house is on the market, and you finally got an offer. Done deal, right? Not so fast...

Need some ideas to make this year's Halloween party unique? Here are 15 themes you can choose from to help make your Halloween party memorable.

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.

The notorious crypto-currency is notoriously volatile. How much would you have today if you'd invested just $100 in Bitcoins a few years ago?

Divorce impacts many aspects of your life — even your Social Security benefits.

Some rules of personal finance are handed down for generations. How many of these "cents-able" money lessons from Grandma and Grandpa are yours, too?

Budgeting isn't that exciting — and it can be downright annoying if you hate planning. Here are some ways to make it bearable...and even fun.

Applying to college can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be! Here's how to do it on the cheap.