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Federal Student Loans
Depending on the type of help you need with paying for college, knowing the differences between government financial aid programs can make a big difference in finding a loan that r
20 Great Gifts for Home Cooks
The best thing about giving cool, thoughtful kitchen gifts to the avid home cook? Yeah, the delicious home cooked gifts you'll enjoy for years to come.
4 Ways This Little Known Health Benefit Saves You and Your Boss Real Money
These free employee benefit programs can change your life. Why are so few of us using them?
How to Tell If a Car Service Plan Is Worth It
When the finance writer offers you all those car deal add-ons, "No" is usually the right answer. Here's one you might say "Yes" to.
Don't let low interest rates make you stupid
When I went off to college in 1977, inflation was high and rising, but the maximum interest rate you could earn on a savings account was capped by the government at a fraction over
39 Tips That'll Save You Hundreds on Your Next Trip
Traveling can get expensive very quickly. Return home with a bank account that isn't completely empty with these money-saving tips.
Make Your Dishwasher Last (Almost) Forever With These 6 Tricks
A modern new dishwasher should last 15 years, but you can extend the machine's useful lifetime much longer than that with a few simple maintenance chores.
Get a Great Container Garden Started With This Guide
It may be cold now, but you can get started on your summer vegetable garden with this collection of container basics.
Pay Bills Early? Only If You Want to Save Money
Paying your bills late can hurt you with late fees and surcharges. Moreover, if you pay early, you can get some serious discounts. Learn more.
15 Delicious Dishes Made Better With Salsa
Jar of salsa quickly expiring in the refrigerator? Spice up your favorite dish with a dollop.
Five Tips to Sell Any Home Fast
No matter the market, if you use these five steps, you'll sell your home fast.
10 Words to Never Use in a Job Interview
Honestly, how you say it matters almost as what you say. Don't make the wrong impression at a job interview by using these words.
12 Straightforward Ways to Say "No"
Are you pressed for time right now? Don't make the mistake of thinking you'll have more time in the future. Learn to say "no."
5 Cheap, Amazing, and Undiscovered Vacation Destinations
These five international destinations aren't overrun by tourists — yet. Get there soon, before everyone else does and the bargains leave, too.
Top 5 ETF Tips
ETFs are part stock, part mutual fund — so that means you need to treat them a little differently than if you owned just one of the two. Here are five tips to help you nav
When Interest Rates Head Up
It doesn't take any skill at prognostication to make this forecast: Interest rates are heading up. For one thing, they can't go any lower.
Turn Your Home Into a Spa With These 5 Frugal Stress Relievers
Science says you really need a vacation, but your budget says no way. What to do? Bring rest and relaxation home on the cheap!
7 Ways Immaturity Can Make You Happier and More Successful
While kids are sopping up lessons from their elders, adults would be wise to learn something in return. Here's what you can learn from kids.
3 Ways to Get Hotel Deals
These hotel deals take a little more time and effort to nab — but the savings can be huge.
6 Ways Lust Is Keeping You Poor
It's Valentine's Day and lust is lurking behind the cards and candy. Take those churchy warnings to heart — lust will leave you wanting.