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9 Car Parts That Are Safe to Buy Used

Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.

Don't let the get-rich tales of penny stocks fool you. More often than not, it's best to steer clear.

Summer is here! Just be wary of these common summer spending traps.

Got time to kill, but no money to burn? Try one of these low-cost (or free!) pastimes. You’ll beat stress and maybe learn a thing or two!

Budgeting and negotiation are just the tip of the iceberg. How many of these critical life and money skills have you mastered?

Personal finance is best handled with numbers — accurate numbers. These great online calculators have you covered, no math skills required.

Never underestimate the money lessons a summer job can teach — even in the corn field!

Garage sales can be full of amazing finds — and you'll bring home more of them if you come armed with these bargain hunting tricks.

A sleek new startup may have all the merits of style, but is it a good fit for your investment portfolio?

Even the smartest people make mistakes while trying to reduce debt. Don’t be one of them.

You drove a lemon off the lot, and now you're stuck. Or are you? Take these steps to fix — or forget — that faulty set of wheels.

To pay down debt, or to invest? That is the question. How do you decide which way to tip the scales?

Buying a pre-owned vehicle comes with its own set of challenges — like making sure you don't buy someone else's headache.

If your house for sale is floating in market limbo, it might be time to examine these potential reasons why it's not selling.

It's smart to cut costs wherever you can, so long as it's prudent. These cost cutters are neither smart nor prudent.

Spending money to save money may sound counterintuitive, but these 21 buys will surely help you pinch pennies in the long-run.

Vintage charm and classic appeal may be great selling points, but before you shell out for an old house, be sure you know what you're buying.

Before you drive off in the first shiny set of wheels that catches your eye, stop to think — are you making these naive money mistakes?

These cold, hard facts about credit cards should be your wake up call. Be smart, tackle debt, and use your plastic responsibly.

You never leave home without your wallet — and these seven items should always be inside!