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Successful New Year's Resolutions Have This One Thing in Common — Does Yours?

There's no trick to keeping a New Year's resolution and there's nothing complicated about it, either. Learn what it takes to make yours stick.

If you're looking to buy in one of these four overheated markets, you may want to act fast — or reconsider buying at all.

A credit score in the 700s is pretty good and the rewards are nice. But for those few who crack 800? The financial world is their oyster.

Today we found articles on car maintenance myths debunked, free apps to help you get fit, and ways to grow in your career.

Don't ignore a hefty medical bill. If you think there might be an error, or you can't afford to pay, it's time to negotiate.

If you want to protect your nest egg without a lot of worry or hassle, consider these low-risk mutual funds that'll help you sleep at night.

A shiny new set of wheels can really loosen your purse strings. Don't hit the dealership without knowing what you can truly afford.

Don't want to just put your stuff on eBay or have a boring old yard sale? Try one of these uncommon techniques for selling your used items.

When it comes to your life, what do you want? If you can't answer this question, you won't ever know when you've been successful.

Make sure your travel bucket list includes these thrilling and majestic hiking spots across the U.S.

It's no longer necessary to pore over that ledger and paper bank statement. You can "balance your checkbook" the modern way.

Your child is ready to leave the nest. Have you armed them with the right money skills they need to flourish?

Instead of looking for a 0% APR credit card, here are a few other ways to reduce those monthly interest charges.

You can wipe out even the most stubborn stains with the right laundry stain remover. Give any of these five a try next time there's a spill.

One of the easiest ways to cut crafting costs is to source inexpensive supplies, and what could be cheaper than the recycling bin?

It's 2016 and the livin's easy, especially when you can have basically ANYTHING delivered to your doorstep.

Making the leap into homeownership for the first time? Before you buy, make sure you've covered these seven financial basics.

Should you take advantage of the $700 billion bailout plan to help struggling homeowners and stop paying your mortgage?

Plastic bags may no longer be free at your local stores. If you're going to pay for them, make sure you know how to reuse them smartly.

When it comes to scoring a great deal, sometimes knowing which shopping mistakes to avoid is half the battle.