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Are You Stealing From Your Photographer?

We've removed this article from our archives. We have great respect for photographers and their work. We do not endorse reprinting copyrighted photographs even for personal u

Best Money Tips: Plan Some Cheap Travel This Weekend

Today we found some awesome articles on planning cheap travel this weekend, spending money wisely, and ways to avoid student loans.

America Is On a Roll: 5 Economic Predictions for 2016

The U.S. economy did pretty well in 2015, and the trend is set to continue. Here's what we think the economy will do in 2016.

A New Lender Took Over My Mortgage — Now What?

Mortgages are sold every day. If that happens to you, follow these five steps to get through the transition.

How to hire employees

I worked one place that was much, much better than anyplace else I ever worked. The guy who ran it told me that the secret was in how to hire people. Most managers do it the wron

What to Put On (and Leave Off) Your Wedding Registry

Your wedding registry is your ultimate wish list, so think carefully about what you put on it. Follow this guide to ensure you get useful, long-lasting stuff.

21 Experiences That Make Great Gifts

Everyone loves unwrapping a present, until it becomes next year's clutter. Consider an experience instead — the memories last forever!

7 Reasons You Shouldn't Hire a Friend for Professional Services

Before you hire your BFF to work for you or alongside you, consider these potential downsides first.

UK banks are blocking customers' credit cards. Will the USA be next?

It was bound to happen. I just thought it would happen over here first. Today

How Your Credit Card Statement Is Keeping You in Debt

Your credit card company uses all sorts of sneaky statement tricks to keep you in debt. Learn what to look out for.

Best Money Tips: Money Moves for a Wealthier Year

Today we found money moves that’ll make you richer next year, frugal ways to tackle winter blues, and ways to change your live for the better.

Great idea for Papa Murphy’s – make the pizzas in order.

What do you get if you cross a bunch of hungry people with an ineffective ordering system? You get the riot that almost happened at my local Papa Murphy’s on Friday. And if they do

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U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Credit Card Review

The U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature credit card offers users the ability to choose a different category for their 5% cash back bonus each quarter.

How I Grocery Shop

First, I will commit heresy by saying that I no longer write a full weekly menu.

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4 Ways Stress Is Killing Your Finances

Stress is one bad, expensive habit. From impulse buys to overindulgence, here’s how stress is killing your finances.

5 Perfectly Respectable Uses for Instant Mashed Potatoes

Like most people, I can tell the difference between authentic mashed potatoes, made from fresh spuds, and the dehydrated “flakes” that come in a box. This doesn’t mean that you can

25 Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill

Combine a few of these 25 surefire grocery shopping tricks, and you'll experience substantial savings — while still eating healthy, delicious food.

11 Silent Budget Killers You Don't Notice

Wondering where all your money's gone? You spent it when you weren't looking.