A few years ago, Tamara Johnson had no savings. Today she is a college student, funding her education with scholarships and savings. Learn how she did it.
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
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The 5 Best Hair Mousses
Keeping your hair in place isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these hair mousses and your coif will remain polished.
10 Tips from a Financially-Savvy Teen
A few years ago, Tamara Johnson had no savings. Today she is a college student, funding her education with scholarships and savings. Learn how she did it.
7 Simple Ways to Get Motivated for Your Workout
Getting up the gumption may be the hardest part about about staying fit. Try these simple gumption getters the next time you need some.
13 Things You Don't Know About Your Credit Report — But Should
There's a lot more to a credit report than just the score. Find out what the bureaus know about you — and how you can improve your credit.
8 Amazing Hawaiian Resorts You Can Book With Rewards Points
Traveling to Hawaii isn't cheap, but credit card and loyalty rewards points can make your hotel stay cheap, or even free!
Drive the Old Car or Buy a New Car?
The cost of a new car can be much bigger than the sticker price...even going so far as to affect your retirement savings.
5 Brilliant Money Moves You Should Make on January 1
It's a new year! Ditch the unrealistic resolutions and make these smart, achievable money moves right on January 1.
5 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About Employee Retirement Accounts
More than half of American small business employees don't have a workplace retirement plan. Here's why your small business should offer one.
How to Cut the Cost of a Hospital Stay
Don't let a hefty hospital bill add insult to injury. Figure out where you can cut costs for your stay.
What Pays More: Online Surveys or the Gig Economy?
Eager to work from home but don't know where to begin? Online surveys and paid gigs are a great place to start.
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Inspector
Before you hire a home inspector, make sure you get answers to these questions.
Pick Up One of These Frugal Hobbies This Weekend
Battling boredom can bust your budget, briskly. Fill your you time with fun, cheap hobbies that can improve your life, and maybe even your finances.
Six Ways to Stay Warm and Reduce the Heating Bill
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
Why You Should Never Buy Souvenirs
Souvenirs are a nightmare for the frugal traveler. From high markups to exploitative labor, souvenirs are a lousy way to bring travel memories home.
6 Free Debt Management Tools
You're always checking your smartphone anyways, so you may as well put it (and the Internet) to better use tracking your debt!
6 Budget-Friendly Beach Destinations
There's no need to let your trip to the beach cost an arm and a leg.
7 Ways to Boost Your Energy and Get More Done
If you're sleepy, sluggish, or feeling sapped, don't just sit there — try these tricks to get your energy back up.
9 Careers You Don't Need a Ton of Experience to Start
Want a career that offers a living wage, but doesn't require a bunch of experience or education? You may find the perfect job in this list.
The 5 Best Bluetooth Headphones
If you're looking for headphones that sound good and don't leave you tethered to a device, choose one of these great pairs.
Is Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Worth It?
If you car spends more time in the driveway than on the road, a pay-as-you-go car insurance plan may save you money.