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12 Easy Ways to Manage Your Finances Before, During, and After a Military Deployment

A deployment is tough enough without the financial burden. Keep your money in check to make your service a little less stressful.

4 Signs Your Emergency Fund Is Too Big

Your emergency fund is stocked. Would your extra dollars better serve you elsewhere?

The 5 Best Face Washes

You can have gorgeous and clear skin simply by using the right cleanser. Try one of these five best face washes and find out for yourself!

Hurray! Annual Freebie Calendar

Whether you're looking for comic books or coffee, print this list out and stick it on your fridge, so you'll always know when the next big freebie is coming.

25 Money-Saving Strategies That Are Actually Hurting You

Penny wise pound-foolish is no way to build real wealth. Are your too-frugal habits costing you money?

7 Steps to Improving Your Critical Thinking

With all the information we're faced with every day, it can be hard to know what's what. These seven steps will help you get closer to the truth.

Best Money Tips: Halloween Costumes to Make on the Cheap

Today we found some great articles on Halloween costumes to make on the cheap, saving for retirement, and fees you should always negotiate.

10 Things to Stop Doing on Social Media by 30

Acting like a child on social media isn't such a great look when you're a grown, professional adult.

Best Money Tips: Incredibly Useful Travel Apps You Should Know About

Today we found articles on useful travel apps you should know about, how moving can improve your finances, and three big mistakes that will cancel out any sun protection you use.

FICO vs. Fakes: Are You Getting the Wrong Credit Score?

FICO has a formula that rates your creditworthiness. Other companies do too, but using their services could get you in trouble. Learn why.

Best Money Tips: How to Take a Better Selfie

Today we found some great tips for a better selfie, how to create a minimalist wardrobe, and cheap ways to avoid fall illnesses.

5 Reasons Getting Rich Quick Is Unlikely and Always Will Be

If getting rich quick was easy, we'd all be doing it.

8 Steps to Starting a Retirement Plan in Your 30s

Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.

Little Old Lady Recipes: Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

Is it really Thanksgiving without buttery, marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes? Our Senior Editor shares the recipe from her book of classic comfort food.

Downside of the Rolling Jubilee

The Rolling Jubilee is a great PR move — buying, then forgiving debt from real people. But in terms of change, one writer says it might hurt more than help.

Preparing for a Recession

Find out what, exactly, is a recession and what you can do to prepare for it.

Financial Lessons From "It's A Wonderful Life"

The classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” isn't just a heartwarming holiday classic — it also contains financial lessons that are still relevant today.

Our Obsession to Clean is Making Us Trashy

I hate to clean just as much as the next person, so many of the new products on the market can be helpful to my daily routine. Others, however,

Best Money Tips: Throw a New Years Bash for Less Cash

Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.

5 Habits That Kill Your Buying Power

Stop paying more for less. These bad shopping habits will leave your wallet worse for wear.