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How to Tackle Your Summer Vacation Credit Card Debt

Spent a little too much money while on vacation this summer? We've all been there. Here's how to tackle it, manage it, and then defeat it.

10 Things You Should Never Do After Getting a Raise

Congratulations on the raise — you earned it! Now keep it to yourself.

9 Hidden Expenses to Plan for When You Redeem Travel Rewards

Redeeming travel rewards is fun and can feel like scoring free travel, but there are some hidden expenses you should budget for.

Jobless Americans Paying Fees for Unemployment Benefits

It seems crazy, but it's true — by receiving funds on prepaid cards, unemployed citizens are forced to pay fees to access cash when they need it the most.

Invest Your Rewards With the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card

Get 2% cash back for your retirement or your child's education with the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card.

7 Ways Being Debt Free Can Cost You

Generally speaking, debt is bad. But sometimes taking on debt is unavoidable — and can actually be good for you.

Best Money Tips: Make Your Groceries Last Longer

Today we found some stellar articles on making your groceries last longer, saving on wedding favors, and retirement savings busters.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Have Frugal Fun?

Tell us how you have frugal fun and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Change Your Life With a 30 Day Challenge

Self-improvement can be hard, especially if we imagine making a change that will last the rest of our lives. To make a change stick, try it for 30 days first.

The Easiest Way to Avoid a Tax Audit

It's every taxpayer's worst fear, but it doesn't have to be if you're honest and you stick with these tax-prep basics.

Save More and Spend Less by Increasing Your "Mental Transaction Costs"

"Cost" is more than dollars and cents. Use these mental money blocks to take charge of your money and live a more rewarding frugal lifestyle.

What Is the Best Life Insurance Company?

Jeff Rose, CFP, shares the two things you need to consider when looking for the best insurance company for you.

You Can’t Save if You Don’t Try

There has been much discussion about whether certain money-saving strategies are worth your time. In a recent article in Parade Magazine, Tim Harford alerts us to “Bargains That A

Simplicity and being cheap

People might look at how I spend money and say I'm cheap or a tightwad. If they do, though, they're missing the point. The fact is, I'm much more interested in simplicity than I

All the Modern Ways You Can Order Pizza

Using a telephone to order a pizza is so 10 years ago. These days, all you need to have a fresh pie delivered to your door is an emoji.

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Must-Have Thanksgiving Dishes?

Tell us about your must-have Thanksgiving dishes and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

What Is the Life Insurance Application Process?

What happens after you request a life insurance quote? Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the life insurance application process.

Life Without Television

I haven't owned a television in over 7 years. I haven't lived in a house with a set in over 5 years. I spend my days largely television-free, and I actually like it.

Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Garden?

Tell us whether you have a garden and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Things You Must Learn About the Company Before Your Job Interview

You did something right on your LinkedIn profile and your resume. Now win the interview and get the job by learning these key details about your future employer.