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Flashback Friday: 55 Brilliant Ways to Turn Your Junk Into Cash

One person's trash can also be that same person's extra cash. Here's how to do it right.

6 Ways to Travel When You Have Student Loans

With smart money management, anyone can hit the road — even with student loan debt.

Do a Background Check Before Hiring Your Financial Advisor

Are you looking to hire a financial advisor but worried they might be next Madoff. Before doing so, be sure to do a background check to see if you can find any clues that might pre

This Simple Mistake on a Credit Application May Cost You

Your income plays a big role on credit card applications. Report it wisely (and honestly!) for best results — especially if you freelance.

This Thing You Use Every Day Is Ruining Your Productivity — and It's Not Facebook

Feeling unproductive at work? Discover what the biggest time-suck is — and how to fix it.

Best Money Tips: Save Money at the Gas Pump

Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at the pump, plugging your financial leaks, and conversation starters that make mingling fun.

6 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself

All the productivity tricks in the world are can't help you if you're lacking motivation. Read on to get some gumption!

Best Money Tips: Raise Money-Smart Kids

Today we found some fantastic articles on rearing money-smart kids, cultivating your X-factor, and making life insurance more affordable.

You're Blocking Your Own Success — Here's How to Stop

The emotional baggage we carry — our expectations, our pasts, our fears — weigh us down and hold us back. Learn how to move forward.

8 Ways to Track Your Diet and Fitness for Free

Fitness experts will tell you that tracking progress is a good motivator. These free tools will help you do that, without hurting your budget goals.

Science Proves It: You NEED to Take a Vacation

If the boss balks at your plan to take two weeks off, show him this. Brain science says you'll return more energized and productive than ever!

The 1-Cent Cell Phone Protector, and Other Hacks.

When you're forking out several hundred dollars for a cell phone, the thought of spending even more money to keep it scratch-free seems a no-brainer. But I'm cheap. And I don'

6 Things You Should Know About Joint Checking Accounts

Joint checking accounts offer plenty of convenience — but if you aren't careful, a few headaches, too.

Best Money Tips: How to Organize Dresser Drawers

Today, we share tips for organizing dresser drawers, a way to help you keep your cool, and advice for college students living on a budget.

8 Ways Technology Can Streamline Financial Management

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.

How the Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Affect You

On February 11, the government announced its plan to wind down mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. How will this historic reform affect you?

How to Buy a Digital Camera

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

10 Mindless Ways You're Spending Money

Where does it all go? Who knows!? Watch out for these mindless spends and keep control of your money.

8 Dumb Little Things Holding You Back From a Healthy Relationship

Relationships are hard. Are you making yours harder with any of these little relationship spoilers?

Best Money Tips: Shopping Secrets for the Best Deals at Costco

Today we found articles on the secrets to the best deals at Costco, everyday products you should stop wasting money on, and free tools that help you save on online shopping.