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The 7 Debt Payoffs That Boost Your Credit Score the Most

If you've got more than one kind of debt to repay, target the debt that hurts your credit score the most and watch your rating improve — fast.

Ask the Readers: What Do You Look For at Thrift Stores?

Tell us about what you look for a thrift stores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Season or Annual Pass?

Tell us whether you have a season or annual pass and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

10 Reasons You Should Really Fear an IRS Audit

When the IRS decides to smack you with an audit, what's the worst that can happen? You're wise not to try to cheat the taxman.

Is your credit score suffering without your knowledge?

Credit card companies are tricky little jerks during the best of times. But now, with a lousy economic forecast and limited access to funds that can be loaned to consumers, banks a

4 Meals You Can Make With Thanksgiving Leftovers

With these tasty meal options, you'll never let your Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste again!

Quick and Dirty Skin Care for Men: How Grandpa Used to Do It

Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.

4 Deadly Mistakes You Must Avoid When Pursuing Your Dreams

We often get stuck in arbitrary things. We make excuses. We try to find shortcuts, and we try to do all these things that in the end only prevent us from reaching our goals.

Ready For Extreme Saving? Money Saving Advice For An Extreme Economy

The question has arisen in our household whether I should be saving more. Should we resort to extreme saving measures during this recession? Should an extreme economy require grea

Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Christmas Gifts

Today we found some awesome articles on alternatives to Christmas gifts, scoring a bigger apartment without moving, and getting discounted gift cards.

The 5 Best Toasters

Banish burned bread — get perfectly browned bread, bagels, waffles, and more with one of these reliable toasters.

What You Need to Know About Your FSA

As with many provisions in healthcare, you may not be up-to-date on all of the finer points of an FSA. Even if you are, it never hurts to brush up on the basics.

Live Long and Prosper With These 15 Small Healthy Habits

When it comes to living longer, healthier lives, it's the little things that count. Add a few (or all!) of these habits to your routine and feel better, longer.

Save on Your New Car: Send Mom, Not Dad, to the Dealer

A lot of people think that knowing about cars is the domain of men. But when it comes to buying a vehicle, women might get better deals.

Using PAPER Coupons When You Order Online

Even if you live the all-digital lifestyle, don't put away those scissors yet. Some Web sites are now taking manufacturers' coupons.

How Many Credit Cards Should You Carry?

For savvy credit card holders, it's a myth that more than one card is irresponsible. Here's what to consider before adding more cards to your wallet.

5 Essential Tools for Telecommuting

Working from home is great — especially if you have the right tools to make a seamless transition from office to house.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at the Airport

Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money at the airport, moving your money to a new bank, and resisting the hard sell.

Best Money Tips: Gifts for Women That Won't Break the Bank

Today we found some stellar articles on gifts for women that won't break the bank, donating without spending money, and plugging personal finance leaks.

Never Leave Home Without These 10 Essential Travel Apps

Need a translator, local tour guide, cheap calls or ways to escape the airport faster? There's an app for that.