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Should You Pay Your Mortgage Off Early?
Owning your home outright is a huge achievement. Weigh these options first, though, before tackling your mortgage early.
The Best Time of the Day to Do Everything
Are you a morning person or a night person? It might not matter. Discover how science says you should structure your day for the best results.
FICO or FAKO: Are Free Credit Scores From Credit Cards the Real Thing?
Your credit card provider might offer your credit score —for free! — every month. Here's what you need to know about that complimentary number.
How to Improve Your Credit Score
By following a few simple steps you can improve your financial situation and credit score.
5 Financial Principles for a Seismic Economy
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Whether you're clearing clutter or opening an online store, eBay is the go-to place to make extra cash. These tips will help you earn even more.
The 5 Best Infant Nail Clippers
Trimming a baby's nails isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these infant nail clippers and your baby's nails will stay short and clean.
STOP! 10 Work Email Mistakes You May Be Making
Email has transformed how we work. That is, it has if you can avoid making any of these dumb email mistakes.
5 Investments That Do Better in Winter
Falling temperatures mean rising fortunes for these five firms whose business booms with winter's gloom. Add some wintry sparkle to your portfolio!
6 Cheap Ways to Stage Your Home in a Buyer's Market
Home sellers can be low on leverage in a buyer's market. But these six simple, inexpensive things can help you make the sale.
The Step-by-Step Guide to Rolling Over Your 401(k)
Taking a 401(k) distribution when you leave a job will cost you. Take 10 minutes to rollover your account and keep your retirement fund growing.
Bigger Paycheck or Bigger Tax Refund — Which Should You Pick?
Usually planning your taxes for a small refund is best, but not always. Analyze your money psychology and your spending to make the right choice.
How Longevity Insurance Can Keep You From Outliving Your Money
People are living longer than ever. Longevity insurance promises you won't outlive your retirement savings.
The Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Insure
Buying a new car, and want to keep your insurance premiums down? Stick to one of these models.
7 Beauty Mistakes That May Be Ruining Your Skin
Many tried-and-true skincare regimens actually do more harm than good. Stop damaging your skin and start refreshing your face the right way.
9 Things in Your House You're Forgetting to Clean
Washed your pillows recently? How about your doorknobs? It's time to give these nine germy household spots a good once over!
The ATM Just Ate Your Deposit. Now What?
The ATM just ate your deposit. Don't panic! You can fix it.
Do You Need a Disaster Survival Kit?
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
6 Ways You're Wearing Out Your Furnace Too Soon
You don't want your furnace to break down in the dead of winter. Here's how you might be wearing it out too soon.
When to Buy Disposable
It's a difficult question to struggle with — when should you buy disposable, and when should you buy stuff made to last?