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5 Steps to Successful Budgeting

Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.

Hostels aren't just for 20-somethings. No, really, even adults can slash the cost of lodging by staying at hostels instead of hotels.

When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.

It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.

Need a quick mood boost? No matter where you are or what's got you down, you're sure to find a pick me up in this big list of small joys.

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

I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.

By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!

Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.

If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.

Highlight more of your natural beauty for less money! Here's where to find high quality, inexpensive natural beauty products, online and off.

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

Sick of sitting down to pay the bills? Don't! Set up automatic payments, and let your bank (or the company you're paying!) do the work for you.

You can find just about anything you need when you're a city slicker — including one of these great side gigs!

How do you stay in contact with family and friends without breaking the bank? Enter for a chance to win $200 in prizes!

Stop staring at those ugly cabinets and do something! These easy DIY projects can totally transform your home.

Identity theft is scary. When your kids are the target, it's positively terrifying.

So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.

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

An HSA can be a great way to pay for health care, earn investment income and cut your taxes. Cut through the confusion before you jump in.