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The 9 Secrets of Highly Successful Craigslist Sellers

From couches to cell phones, you can hock it on Craigslist. Follow these tips and go from Craigslist amateur to selling machine.

Romantic dates in the summertime don't have to cost much at all.

Your kids need new clothes for the school year, but they don't have to cost you an arm and a leg.

Even with the best of intentions, living frugally can be a challenge. Explore the seven nefarious forces that keep us from our frugal goals.

A home inventory can help you recover from a disaster — or it can be the first step toward decluttering. Make yours before it's too late.

Stressed out over how to handle those birthday parties, weddings, and social invites you can't afford? Learn how to bow out gracefully.

Whether you regularly enter sweepstakes or are just concerned about email scams, follow these tips to avoid becoming a victim.

If your credit card offers you the use an airport VIP lounge, squeeze your time there for all it's worth!

Whether you're for or against net neutrality, the new rules covering Internet service could affect your finances. Find out what it may cost you.

When life gets frustrating, challenging, or just plain annoying, it helps remember (and celebrate) these little joys.

Collections — the term every credit-savvy person fears. If you get that dreaded letter, don't panic. Learn how to deal with a debt in collections.

Being your own boss isn't cheap — you'll need cash to get started and to keep going. Here's how to do it without taking on startup debt.

A home is one of life's biggest purchases. Long before you're ready to buy, prepare for the big step by making these smart money moves.

Your kids may be small, but their dental care costs can be huge. Here's what a dentist has to say about taming these big bills.

You've heard of credit cards offering airline miles, but checking and savings accounts? Yep, even those who insist on cash can earn miles.

More than half of American small business employees don't have a workplace retirement plan. Here's why your small business should offer one.

Gift-giving is not meant to be a showy, materialistic, or overly expensive feat — it's the thought that counts.

How are you calculating your retirement savings? Consider some often overlooked expenses — and savings — the next time you add it up.

Being single on February 14 can be a real bummer, but look on the bright side: Your bank account will love you for it.

Setting up a tent quickly isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these instant tents and you can pop up a cozy shelter in a flash.