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How to get half-price dining from your local TV station.

Did you know that your local TV and radio stations regularly receive gift certificates as “payment” for air time? Believe it or not, retailers and restaurants are actually exchangi

7 Travel Hacks for an Affordable Summer Road Trip

Before you hit the trail on an epic summer road trip, make sure these smart tips are in your back pocket for a fun and frugal time.

5 Things You Need to Know When Renting-to-Own a Home

Rent-to-own can be a lifeline for those with poor credit. Before snagging the keys to your soon-to-be dream home, brush up on what you need to know.

How To Avoid Gambling Away Your Investments

Some consider participating in the stock market as a form of gambling. While I agree that not everyone should be risking their money in certain investments, I believe that by takin

7 Telltale Signs a Good Deal Is a Bad Deal

Sometimes, a screamin' deal is really just smoke and mirrors. Don't get taken by these bad deals in disguise.

Change Your Life by Changing Your Bedtime Routine

This great nighttime routine will help you sleep, help you prepare for tomorrow, and help you be a better you. Try it tonight to have an amazing tomorrow!

4 of the Fastest Ways to Go Broke in Retirement

Retirement should be for relaxing. But if you keep up these four habits, you'll spend your golden years broke.

How to Earn Tons of Frequent Flyer Miles Without Flying

You don't need to fly the friendly skies to earn free airfare. Discover how you can rack up thousands of airline miles without ever leaving the ground.

5 Surprising Benefits Of: Naps (Including the Best Time to Take Them)

You already know that a midday power nap is good for productivity. Learn what else a nap is good for — and the best way to take one.

4 Ways Your Brain Screws Up Your Money AND Your Love Life

Even if you aren't planning on marrying rich, the hidden biases that affect relationships can also impact finances. Learn what blind spots you should watch for.

If Budgeting Isn't Fun, You're Doing It Wrong

Budgeting should be fun. If you don't believe me, you've been doing it wrong.

9 Personal Things You Should Never Text or Email

Before you put all your trust in the Cloud, maybe reconsider sending any of these things over text or email.

Travel and Money: Using Your Debit Card on the Road

Using a debit card is a great way to access cash and pay for items while traveling. But it’s not infallible; let’s explore tips for using your debit card safely.

5 Travel Destinations That Are Cheaper Due to a Strong U.S. Dollar

Planning an overseas trip this year? Check out these stunning destinations where your dollar will go further.

These 10 Words and Phrases Are Keeping You From Getting a Raise

What you say and how you say it really matters to your career. Cut these troublesome words and phrases and bask in the accolades that follow.

4 Ways Your Mind Can Make You Rich

The human brain is not powerful enough to will money into existence — but it's close. Here's how to put mind over money.

New Year, New Resume

Working as Cinderella in high school is memorable, but that doesn't mean it belongs on your resume. Follow these tips to get your resume ready for job hunting in 2011.

Good, Bad, or Excellent: What Does Your Credit Score Mean?

Is your credit score good, bad...or excellent? Find out what range you're in and what that means for your borrowing prospects.

We Do the Math: Will an Electric Mower Trim Lawn Care Costs?

Should you get a gas lawn mower or electric? Let's weigh the financial pros and cons and see which offers the most value.

9 Things Your Office Forgot to Recycle

Here are nine things your office may have forgotten to recycle, along with some guidelines for how to make these recycling programs easy to implement and follow.