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5 Things to Do Right Now to Boost Your 600 Credit Score

A 600 credit score isn't bad, exactly, but it's not terrific, either. Here's what you can do to improve it.

Becoming a money master requires skills — but not necessarily financial skills.

Borrow money from your IRA, penalty-free? It's possible in these seven scenarios!

They say there is no such thing as a free lunch. For these other so-called freebies, "free" might actually cost you a pretty penny.

You may have to live in a van down by the river, but if you have equity, you can erase a lot of consumer debt by selling your home.

Tell us about your favorite time-saver meals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Let's investigate if paying for a landline phone is still worth it.

When the bills are mounting, don't give up! Get proactive with your creditors, cut your costs, and start rebuilding your credit. Here's how.

No matter how young or old your kids may be, they will certainly be better off if they learn these frugal living skills now.

Believe it or not, self-awareness is power. And a mindfulness journal can help you harness that power.

Next time you're ready to spend some cash, try shopping these brands. The dollars you spend there will go toward making the world a better place.

Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take to stay safe.

Before you ask your credit card provider for a limit increase, take the time to ask yourself a few questions, too.

Whether it's a job, a relationship, a big purchase, nobody likes being rejected. Understand rejection's ancient roots and learn how to overcome it.

You could reach for yield by taking on more risk, or you could suck it up and wait for rates to go up. If you prefer to wait, consider I-Bonds.

Cloud backup services are easy to use — and easy to hack, it seems. Protect your personal data from prying eyes.

Most of us would rather get a tooth pulled than talk about money with friends and family. Here's how to make the money talk painless.

Before your next shopping trip, check if you can save some coin with these price-matching policies.

A new year is a fresh start for your finances. Make these small money moves now, and you'll end 2018 richer than you started it.

You know that hackers can steal your credit card info. Guess what? Your travel rewards aren't totally safe, either.