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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.

Being a great houseguest requires more than a parting gift upon departure. See what it takes to really make sure you get invited back.

You may have money on your mind, but these notes and coins are all but forgotten. They are still legal tender, though!

If you're stuck in a jam, duct tape might just be able to save you.

Want a quick, easy way to raise the value of your home? The right color paint in the right room can do the trick.

Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.

Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?

So your credit card offers free travel insurance? Here's why you should still pay for it anyway.

With data breaches everywhere you turn, credit monitoring seems like a smart thing to get. But do you really need it?

You know your credit score can fluctuate. But you should also know what causes this — and how you can use it to your advantage.

Before you hire a home inspector, make sure you get answers to these questions.

Tell us how you save money at the movies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

If you're wondering how you can get a higher rating and earn more with Uber, here are some easy tips.

Ever wonder why people call a dollar a "greenback" or a "buck?" Read on to learn the roots of those nicknames and more!

You don't need to hire a financial pro to invest like one. Try these DIY tips, and watch the confidence roll in.

Tell us about your favorite healthy snacks and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Don't let high minimums dissuade your retirement savings goals. These Roth IRAs can get you started, no minimum investment required.

Don't let your payment history destroy your credit score. Automate your bills and watch your score soar.

More money in your paycheck can mean more spending on stuff you don't need. Time to get things back under control.

Have you ever considered rewarding your kids' good grades with money? Or is that a terrible idea? Let's discuss.