Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
You don't spend years working in professional kitchens without picking up a few time savers. Learn easy ways to speed up your cooking with some restaurant biz tips.
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
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Giving your teen authorized user access to your credit card might sound risky. Here's why you should do it anyway.
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Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.
Why I Still Write Paper Checks
I know people who never write checks, but I'm not one of them. Here's why.
How Much Does Your Credit Card Debt Cost You?
Only having to pay 2% of your total credit-card balance a month makes charging tempting...but with interest, you could also pay more than double your original purchase price.
10 Easy Ways to Burn Almost 1000 Extra Calories Per Day
A handful of easy-to-do lifestyle changes can add up to hundreds of calories avoided or shaved — every day. That's almost two pounds a week!
7 Time-Saving Kitchen Tips From an Insider
You don't spend years working in professional kitchens without picking up a few time savers. Learn easy ways to speed up your cooking with some restaurant biz tips.
The 4 Smartest Things to Do With an Inheritance
Have you ever wondered what you'd do with an inheritance? If you're lucky enough to receive one, it should be these money moves.
How to Sign Up for Health Care in 2018
Open enrollment to buy health insurance through the ACA starts on November 1. Here's what you need to know this year.
Best Money Tips: How to Be More Productive in 2018
Today we found articles on ways to be more productive this year, how to turn exercise into a habit, and ways to be a more present parent.
Extreme Mileage Hacking: Creative Ways to Earn Flier Miles
If you're think you're doing all you can to earn frequent flier miles, get a bit of inspiration from these talented travelers.
Pay Yourself First: What It Means, and How to Do It
Can't save money? Think again. Try this technique to automate your savings and reach your financial goals.
9 Ways an Annual Self Review Can Boost Your Career
Don't wait for the boss to schedule your annual review. There are plenty of reasons to give yourself an appraisal right now.
How to Prepare When Your Unemployment Is Ending
Unemployment benefits can be a lifeline, but you need to prepare for when that lifeline ends.
How to Buy All That Stuff the Police Seize. And It's Cheap.
Here's a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff at silly prices.
Part-Time Jobs That Can Get You Serious Discounts
Save money while you make money with these part-time jobs that offer substantial employee discounts in addition to regular part-time paychecks.
The Best Ways to Invest $50, $500, or $5000
Whether your windfall is a crisp $50 bill or a few thousand smackers, you can invest it wisely for the best long term payoff. Here's how.
Here's What to Do Immediately After a Credit Card Breach
Plastic is more secure than ever, but that doesn't mean your credit accounts can't be hacked. Find out how to lock it down after an attack.
Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
8 Ways to Make Sure You Never Pay an ATM Fee
If tapping the ATM results in repeated fees — you’re doing it wrong. It’s time to get smart about automatic money machines.
The 8 Best Pets for Frugal Animal Lovers
Caring for a pet can end up costing a lot. Take in one of these no frills furry (or scaled or shelled) friends at a fraction of the cost of Fido.