A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
Keep the necessary documents to establish your identity and financial history in a safe, so you can recover from identity theft, fire, or home invasion.
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The Best Co-Branded Airline Credit Cards
If you're looking for an airline credit card that will get you the most bang for your purchases, these are the ones you should consider.
A Secured Credit Card Can Repair Your Credit Score — Here's How to Pick the Best
A secured credit card can help improve your creditworthiness, but some secured cards do more harm than good. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
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Why pay $15 for a credit score when you can get one for free? Turns out not all credit scores are the same.
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These items will give your newly assembled home office a cozy and organized upgrade.
5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Wishes You Knew
If only you knew! Real estate agents everywhere want you clued in to these basic home-buying and selling facts.
14 Awesome Credit Card Perks You Didn't Know About
Make sure you read the fine print on your credit card member agreement. You may be getting more than you bargained for — in a good way.
14 Best Side Jobs For Fast Cash
You need cash, and you need it fast. Stop hitting up your friends for spare change, and start one of these lucrative side gigs!
11 Essential Documents You Should Keep in Your Safe
Keep the necessary documents to establish your identity and financial history in a safe, so you can recover from identity theft, fire, or home invasion.
Everything You Need to Know About Airline Dining Rewards Programs
Wait, you can rack up airline miles by eating out at your favorite restaurants? Yes, it's true!
7 Life Skills You Can Learn for Free
These life skills are free to learn and will make your life better in the long run if you can master them.
5 Mental Biases That Are Keeping You Poor
Your love of lattes might not be totally to blame for your low funds. Cognitive biases could be derailing every one of your money-related decisions.
4 Money Moves Every College Freshman Should Master
There will be lots of things to learn during your first year of college. Make sure you master these money moves between classes.
How to Be a Stellar Mentor to Someone at Work
So, you've been asked to become a mentor. Great! Now, make sure you become one of the best.
8 Things You No Longer Need to Keep in Your Wallet
Is your wallet weighing down your pockets? Ditch the old school wallet and go digital.
Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs
Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
How to Maximize Rewards on Everyday Spending
If you're not using your travel or cash back card for certain expenses, you're leaving valuable rewards on the table.
How to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
Identity theft is scary. When your kids are the target, it's positively terrifying.
The Meaning of Milk Label Colors
Can you tell the difference between 1% and skim milk based on the color of the cap? It depends on where you shop.
Take Control of Your Money With These 10 Free Spreadsheet Templates
There are scores of fancy apps and websites that can help you manage your money, but for some, nothing beats the elegance of a simple spreadsheet.
How to Score an Empty Seat Next to You on Your Next Flight
Having an empty middle seat is almost like being in first class. Here's how to score that extra space on your next flight.