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The Financial Basics Every New Grad Should Know

Congrats, grad! You undoubtedly learned a lot in your college career, but now it's time to learn these personal finance basics.

What the New Credit Card Formula Means for Your Wallet

FICO has a new formula for determining credit scores, and it should help borrowers. Find out how it might help you, too.

Best Money Tips: How Negativity Can Be Good For You

Today we found articles on ways to make negativity work in your favor, little known tips to help you pay tuition, and cleaning hacks to keep your place spick and span.

Where and Why to Buy Fair Trade Goods

From decor to food, buying fair trade means you get affordable handmade items while providing a fair wage to the artisan. Find out where to shop.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Groceries at Walmart

Today we found some great articles on ways to save money on groceries at Walmart, the golden rules of decluttering, and how to simplify your finances.

5 Cheap and Easy Metabolic Boosters

If you need to get slim fast, skip the sketchy pills or drinks. Try one of these proven, safe, and cheap ways to kickstart your metabolism.

Why Now Is The Time To Buy A Business

Nobody their right mind would want to buy a small business in this economy. Would they?

When Dropping Your Life Insurance Is the Right Decision

You know how important it is to have life insurance. But when is it OK to drop it?

4 Smartest Ways to Use a Home-Equity Loan

If you have the home equity to spare, you can borrow against it. Just be sure you're using the loan for something smart.

5 Things Millennials Can Do to Buy a House Within the Next Decade

Millennials know from money woes. With some smart money moves, you'll be ready to buy your first home within the decade — or sooner.

When Good Food Goes Bad, Part II: Tortillas and Tortilla Chips

Give those stale tortilla chips a second life with this recipe for chilaquiles. Mexican comfort food? Yes, please.

Keith Knight of the K Chronicles - Keepin' Kool on the Cheap

Keith Knight, award-winning creator of the K Chronicles and (th)ink, dishes on a life of frugality.

Frugality: Are You Still in the Closet?

Are you open about your frugal lifestyle? If you've been keeping it hidden, maybe it's time to celebrate your thrifty ways. Here's why.

4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Gift Cards

Ah, the simple gift card — what did we do before them? Whether you're the gifter or the giftee, here's how to wring every cent out of them.

How to Watch Sports Without Cable TV

Cutting the cable cord is hard, especially for sports fans. But from online streaming to the good ol' sports bar, there are some ways to make it easier.

10 Pointless Fees That Are Sabotaging Your Budget

Just because you have been paying that fee doesn't mean you need to keep on paying it.

10 Financial Frights to Avoid

This is a lighthearted (yet serious) look at some of the financial pitfalls we may find ourselves in if we're not careful.

Creating a Financial Plan: Highlights from Our Chat with Money Smart Week

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Money Smart Week on creating a financial plan!

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Beware of These Common Debt Consolidation Traps

Debt consolidation can be a great help in eliminating debt, but it's not a cure all, and it isn't free. Here's what to watch for.