Bad credit will cost you more for insurance and loans, and may close some opportunities altogether. Learn how to rebuild a poor credit rating to an excellent one.
The whole point of getting a loan is to avoid the high interest rates and added fees of a credit card. So make sure you're avoiding all of that with personal loans, too.
I was trawling the Internet recently searching for a way to remove a grease spot from a favorite shirt of mine. How it got there, well, I blame a faulty fork and not my clumsy mout
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2-Minute Read: What You Need to Know About Credit Reports
Your credit report includes important information used to determine your creditworthiness. Do you understand everything on it?
Snowballs or Avalanches: Which Debt Reduction Strategy Is Best for You?
There are two leading strategies for debt elimination. Both will work, but one gets you out of debt a little faster and a lot richer.
6 Reasons Introverts Make the Best Employees
Face it — introverts get a bad rap. Truth is these smart, sincere, and hard-working people are the perfect addition to your workforce.
15 Surprising Insurance Policies You Might Need
For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?
9 Ways to Reverse Lifestyle Creep
More money in your paycheck can mean more spending on stuff you don't need. Time to get things back under control.
How to Rebuild Your Credit in 8 Simple Steps
Bad credit will cost you more for insurance and loans, and may close some opportunities altogether. Learn how to rebuild a poor credit rating to an excellent one.
4 Times a Handwritten Letter Can Save You Big Bucks
Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.
7 Everyday Situations That Introverts Ace
The Internet loves an introvert — and you should too! Our more introspective friends are total aces in these social settings.
10 Really Easy Ways to Unclog Drains
When you're faced with a clogged drain and the plunger won't work, these 10 techniques could save you the cost of a plumber.
5 Retirement Accounts You Don't Need a Ton of Money to Open
Don't let high minimums dissuade your retirement savings goals. These Roth IRAs can get you started, no minimum investment required.
Stop Believing These 5 Myths About IRAs
Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.
How to Do a Reconnaissance Trip Before Retiring Overseas
Thinking of retiring overseas? Do a thorough test trip before you make that big move.
5 Personal Loan Fees You Should Never, Ever Pay
The whole point of getting a loan is to avoid the high interest rates and added fees of a credit card. So make sure you're avoiding all of that with personal loans, too.
Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
51 Uses for Coca-Cola – the Ultimate List
I was trawling the Internet recently searching for a way to remove a grease spot from a favorite shirt of mine. How it got there, well, I blame a faulty fork and not my clumsy mout
netSpend: The Story of the Visa Debit Card We Did Not Apply For
This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.
How to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
Identity theft is scary. When your kids are the target, it's positively terrifying.
Pay Yourself First: What It Means, and How to Do It
Can't save money? Think again. Try this technique to automate your savings and reach your financial goals.
13 Problems You Can Solve With Duct Tape
If you're stuck in a jam, duct tape might just be able to save you.