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Put the scissors down! If you haven't taken these critical credit card steps, don't cut up your plastic just yet.
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Think about it. Your car just sits there, losing value, for hours and hours every day. Turn it into a money-maker instead.
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Sure, times are tough, but that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun. Here are eight ideas that will allow you to enjoy some entertainment and save money, too.
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From cyclists to swimmers, find great (and inexpensive!) gifts for the fitness-lovers in your life.
7 Things Your Credit Report Does NOT Include
Your credit reports may be handy snapshots of your financial health, but they don't show the whole picture. Find out what's missing.
From Clutter to Clean: Make Your Desk Awesome
If things feel out of control, you can find your center in an unlikely place — the office. Destress and declutter your life, starting at your desk.
The 5 Best Kitchen Mixing Spoons
If your current kitchen tools just aren't cutting it, quality kitchen mixing spoons are what you need. Try one of these while cooking your next meal.
9 Best Money Saving Channels on YouTube
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10 Golden Rules of Personal Finance Everyone Should Know
These 10 money truths will set you on the right path to financial enlightenment.
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How to Earn $1,000 a Month or More as an Online Tutor
If you have some knowledge to spare, you could have a lucrative new side gig as a tutor.
70 Scrumptious Shrimp Recipes
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Here's What You Can (And Can't) Buy With SNAP
There's a lot of confusion about what government food assistance can — and cannot — buy. Here's a rundown.
8 Money Moves Students Should Make During a Gap Year
Malia Obama made gap years buzzworthy. Fellow students taking a year of self-exploration should make these money moves first.