When I went to college it was unheard of to rent textbooks, but a number of outfits such as Chegg, Campus Book Rentals, and BookRenter.com have sprung up in the last few years that
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Reality television has exploded in recent years with top stars bringing in large sums for their exploits. You may not have eight kids or live in New Jersey, but what if you’d like
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The Best Book I've Ever Read About Making Changes Stick
"Small Change" is a money-saving, life-altering book. Here's the book's formula for making changes stick and how I've used it to change my life.
Can You Save Money by Renting Textbooks?
When I went to college it was unheard of to rent textbooks, but a number of outfits such as Chegg, Campus Book Rentals, and BookRenter.com have sprung up in the last few years that
Don't Despair Over Small Retirement Savings
If you quit checking your 401(k) balance last year, because the market crash made it too depressing, now might be a good time to take a fresh look. It'll still be well down from t
Best Money Tips: Stop Stressing and Start Being Productive
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to stop stressing and start being productive, getting your family more organized, and money-saving tips for freelancers.
How Foreclosure, Deed in Lieu, and Short Sale Affect Credit Scores
Currently millions of Americans are delinquent on their home loans or facing foreclosure. Foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, and short sales are several ways for borrowers t
The 10 Kinds of People Who Get Rich (and How They Do It)
What kind of people get rich? See if you have some of these 10 traits and habits common to the wealthy — and learn how you can start amassing riches.
The Only 5 Grocery Shopping Techniques You Need
There are lots of ways to cut grocery costs, but these five strategies may be the cleverest — and they aren't difficult to do, either.
Could Trump Bring Higher Interest Rates and Inflation? Consider These Money Moves
Will the fiscal landscape be different in 2017 during a Trump presidency? Here's how to get your money ready, either way things go.
Here's How Much More You're Paying for These 6 Convenience Buys
A quick coffee or swing by the vending machine sounds awfully convenient, but the damage to your wallet is anything but.
13 "Bad" Habits That Are Actually Good for You
Stop fidgeting! Actually, go ahead — here's why you should quit trying to correct that and 12 other allegedly bad habits.
12 Ways to Make a Tiny Apartment Awesome
Make life in a tiny space seem elegant rather than cramped with a few simple decorating and design tricks.
How Men and Women Use Smartphones Differently
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Reality TV: Does It Pay to Apply?
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7 Ways Investing Sucks (and Why You Should Do It Anyway)
Yes, investing is complicated and difficult. But it's not as bad as you think.
Airline Credit Card or Flexible Rewards Card: What's the Best Way to Earn a Free Flight?
You can take to the skies for free with an airline credit card or a flexible rewards card. Which is right for you?
15 Time-Saving Tools Everyone Should Own
Where does the time go? Who knows, but without these 15 must-have time and labor savers, it would go even faster.
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Growing a Garden
Gardening is good for mind, body, and soul!
Do You Spend More with Cash or Credit?
I totaled up all my credit card expenses in 2010 to try to figure out if I spent more using credit than I would have with cash. Here's what I found.
10 Ways to Save Cash by Purging Your Place of Plastics
If your home is like most, it is filled with plastics. Start replacing with longer lasting — and often more economical — substitutes.
5 Tips for Scoring a Frequent-Flyer Rewards Flight
Don't just turn in your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles for a measly puddle-jumper flight; follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your points.