Many households are just one layoff, one illness, one interest-rate hike away from financial catastrophe. Follow these strategies to avoid being one of them.
Being a stay-at-home parent can put a strain on your budget, but these side jobs allow you to take care of the kids while generating additional income.
Holiday baking is a sweet tradition, and you'll find plenty of traditional holiday baking ideas here, plus a few new ones for some sweet holiday surprises.
Too often pop superstardom comes with superstar profligacy. Not so for these five frugal musicians whose smart money habits offer lessons for the rest of us.
You can get a lot of stuff you need at the dollar store at unbeatable prices — just as long as you know what products are real bargains, and which ones really aren't.
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How to Freeze Your Credit
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6 Pitfalls of Down Payment Assistance Programs
Before you apply for a down payment assistance program to help pay for a house, make sure you understand all the potential downsides.
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A moment of absent-mindedness, and now your keys are locked in the trunk. Don't panic! Follow this guide to get back on the road.
How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Budgeting
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Holiday baking is a sweet tradition, and you'll find plenty of traditional holiday baking ideas here, plus a few new ones for some sweet holiday surprises.
7 Free Ways to Get Out of the House
When you're trying to not spend money, it can be easy to feel "stuck" at home. Don't be a hermit — do one of these fun, free activities instead.
Mick Jagger Rarely Buys New and 4 Other Smart Money Lessons From Thrifty Musicians
Too often pop superstardom comes with superstar profligacy. Not so for these five frugal musicians whose smart money habits offer lessons for the rest of us.
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Need fresh ideas for sultry summer dinners? Check out these elegant, guest-worthy, hot-weather meals.
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Now that we've entered a new year, and a new decade, it's time to make these smart money moves.
10 Things You Should Never Buy at the Dollar Store (and 10 You Should)
You can get a lot of stuff you need at the dollar store at unbeatable prices — just as long as you know what products are real bargains, and which ones really aren't.