Hurricane Sandy's devastation served as an important reminder for many — when it comes to emergency planning, you need an emergency financial plan too.
Humans aren't the only creatures that like drinking beer — all sorts of creepy, crawly, and furry things do too. Learn how to use suds to keep pests at bay.
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Cooking for Beginners: 10 Recipes for Kitchen Newbies
If you want to save money by cooking but don't know a stockpot from a soup spoon, check out these easy recipes for beginners.
Preparing Financially for a Natural Disaster
Hurricane Sandy's devastation served as an important reminder for many — when it comes to emergency planning, you need an emergency financial plan too.
21 Ways to Make a Big Financial Change
Making big financial change requires vision, commitment, and inspiration. Here are 21 ways to stay the course and meet your goals.
The 5 Best Sheet Masks
If you're new to the sheet mask scene, or are looking for a new one to try, these five are excellent picks that won't break your budget.
Why You Should Never Buy Souvenirs
Souvenirs are a nightmare for the frugal traveler. From high markups to exploitative labor, souvenirs are a lousy way to bring travel memories home.
5 Tricks to Making the Most of Your Reward Miles
You've racked up tons of reward miles. Learn how to make them take you further away than ever before.
Ask the Readers: Do You Plan to Go Back to School?
Tell us if you have plans to go back to school and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Smart Ways to Use Garage Space
If the garage serves no other purpose but another space for clutter to pile up, why not convert it into one of these creative uses?
How to Do Money Like a Grown-Up
Say goodbye to the messy money matters of your youth. It's time your money sat at the grown-ups table.
Use Beer to Get Rid of Pests
Humans aren't the only creatures that like drinking beer — all sorts of creepy, crawly, and furry things do too. Learn how to use suds to keep pests at bay.
This Interview Technique Will Get You Hired
Don't let your next job interview become another tale about the one that got away. Use this key technique to present the most employable you.
Don't Buy a House With a Pool Until You Can Answer These 7 Questions
You might be dreaming of taking a dip, but owning a home with a pool raises plenty of pricey questions.
10 Spa Treatments You Can Do at Home
You don't need to empty your wallet at the spa to enjoy facials, manicures, and more. Discover 10 luxurious treatments you can do on your own.
Your Money Problems: Why They're All Your Fault
Yeah, it sounds harsh. But accepting responsibility for your bad behavior might be the first step to improving your relationship with your finances.
5 Signs It's Time to Find a New Bank
Poor service, endless fees, inconvenient locations… Why put up with it when you can go elsewhere for banking services?
10 Self-Improvement Apps to Make You Smarter, Stronger, and Happier
Want to develop healthier habits? Become the Six Million Dollar You with the help of these 10 cheap (or free!) self-improvement apps.
5 Places to Find Free or Cheap Mason Jars
Don't overpay for brand new canning jars! If you know where to find them, affordable used jars can help you preserve your garden bounty on the cheap.
You Don't Need a Retirement Plan — You Need a Financial Independence Plan
If planning for retirement is your primary financial goal, you may be doing it wrong.
5 Careers That Offer Student Loan Forgiveness
Before you start getting bummed about your student loan debt, explore these careers that offer student loan forgiveness.
Save Money on Shaving With These Razor Tricks
Make your razor go the extra mile — and last up to a year — with these money-saving (and razor-saving) tricks.