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How to Save on National Park Visits in 2018

While there are only four fee-free days in the National Parks this year, there are plenty of other ways to save. It doesn't cost a lot to visit YOUR national treasures!

8 Fancy Ways to Use Leftover Food

Throwing away food is like throwing away money. These recipes will help you stop wasting both — and make your leftover food taste totally new.

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.

15 Odd American Taxes You May Have to Pay

Ben Franklin said taxes were one of the only certainties in life. These odd tax laws certainly raise an eyebrow.

10 Ways to Smooth Over a Work Disagreement

Butting heads with a co-worker can quickly become serious. Learn how to bury the hatchet like a professional.

How Bond Prices and Yields Work

Thinking of adding some government bonds to your portfolio? First, let's take a closer look at how they work.

What You Pay in Time

You probably think about costs in terms of currency. Experiment with this alternative way of thinking that could change how you work and spend.

Best Money Tips: Thanksgiving Traditions That Can Break the Bank

Today we found ways to avoid blowing your budget on Thanksgiving traditions, must-haves for along car ride, and ways to earn free gift cards.

7 Life Skills You Can Learn for Free

These life skills are free to learn and will make your life better in the long run if you can master them.

14 Reasons Why an Accountant Is Worth the Money

From saving you money to keeping you out of Audit Land, an accountant or tax preparer is so worth the extra cost.

What's an employee to do? Part 1

During the recession of 1990-1991, and the period of very slow growth that followed, it became conventional wisdom that it was wrong to try to retain key employees through a slowdo

Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Budget?

Tell us how you celebrate Thanksgiving on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

All the Savings Under the Sun: 12 Essential Daily Deal Sites

You've heard of Groupon, Living Social, Amazon Local. Get to know those again and nine other daily deal sites that focus on crafts, green living, luxe, and more.

Seven Lessons Learned from Working Retail

The store that I work at offers a rewards card to frequent shoppers, and there are quite a few people who refuse to sign up for it - I can understand why they wouldn't want to have

How to Tell if You're on Track for Retirement

It may be a little bit early to think about retirement all too seriously if you still have several decades left before you face it. But don't look now -- time flies and before you

The 5 Best Shower Curtains

Give your bathroom a whole new life with just one item. Use any of these shower curtains and your bathroom will look bold and brand-new.

The 5 Best Facial Cleansing Devices

Keeping your skin clear isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these facial cleansing devices and your face will always be fresh and glowing.

Why Holding Onto Too Much Stuff Is a Burden for Your Loved Ones

Material items will not follow you into the afterlife, so you might as well declutter your home while you're still here.

6 Ways Meeting the 2018 401(k) Contribution Limits Will Brighten Your Future

Want to start 2018 off on the right financial foot? Start hitting the new 401(k) contribution limit.

5 Ways Longevity Is Changing Retirement Planning (And What to Do About It)

Americans are living longer than ever. They need retirement planning that sees them through.