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How to Get a Free Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report

Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.

Your love of lattes might not be totally to blame for your low funds. Cognitive biases could be derailing every one of your money-related decisions.

If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.

Credit card debt isn't just a burden — it's a real danger to your finances.

From removing beach tar to bleeding mountain bike brakes, mineral oil has lots and lots of uses. Here are 30 to try.

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

Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.

A few cheap, easy fixes will snaz up your home's curb appeal without making an ugly mess of your bank account.

Discover the color code that will lead you to the freshest loaf on the store shelf every time.

Let robots manage your money for you and you'll never pay a late fee or go over budget again.

These eight tips are vital to making money in the somewhat misunderstood profession of mystery shopping.

When the next recession hits, you want to be prepared. Is your money ready?

Who says you need to be an adult to create a successful side hustle?

A costly emergency has sprung up. The only problem? You have a second emergency — no money to cover it. Here's where to find funds fast.

We all want to reach financial freedom, but there are rules we need to follow in order to get there.

I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.

From getting the best buys on baubles, bangles, and bags to running awesome accessory swaps, discover where to find fashionable, frugal accessories.

You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?

Don't throw away those so-called "one-time-use" items. Here are some creative ways to reuse them — and save some money in the process.

Do you know your credit score? You should — and it only takes five minutes to find out.