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Why You Shouldn't Stress Too Much About Spending Money

Does parting with a dollar put your stomach in knots? Here's why you shouldn't worry.

25 Secrets From the World's Most Frugal Frequent Travelers

From booking to baggage, these frequent travelers have been there and done that. Here are their best tips for taking the hassle and hidden expenses out of travel.

6 Signs Your College Is a Scam

Higher education is always a good idea, right? Wrong. Some colleges are a total scam.

5 "When You're Rich" Dream Buys That Aren't That Great

So, you achieved the American dream, and came into serious money. But before you go spending all that green, a word of warning…

Book Review: Complicit - How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis Unstoppable

This week a government committee is investigating the cause of the financial crisis by interrogating bank titans what exactly went wrong. Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made th

4 Ways Your Brain Screws Up Your Money AND Your Love Life

Even if you aren't planning on marrying rich, the hidden biases that affect relationships can also impact finances. Learn what blind spots you should watch for.

9 Frugal Gifts for the Person Who Needs a Nap

Question: Who in your life needs a nap? Answer: Everyone! Here's what to get them for the holidays.

9 Easy Ways to Save $50 Every Month

From subscription services to cooling off, you can shave 50 bucks — or more — off your monthly spend with these tips and tools, no sweat.

Best Money Tips: Mental Hacks for Working Out

Today we found articles on mental hacks for working out, grocery shopping tips for a zero waste home, and why you should buy winter tires now.

7 Tools and Gadgets Your Smartphone Can Replace

Clear the clutter and keep your smartphone, because with the right apps, it becomes a universal tool that makes your everyday life easier.

Fly Out of These Airports and Save Big on Airfare

If expensive airfare is holding you back, it's time to change your "hub." Fly into one of these cities to save big on tickets.

Best Money Tips: Is It a Hobby or a Business?

Today, we share advice on turning a hobby into a business, creative ornaments to decorate your holidays, smart tips for electronics shopping, and more!

The 7 Scariest Big Purchases People Make

The big spend is only part of the reason these big purchases are such big scares.

Beating Bank Fee Increases

Sure, you can adhere to all of your bank's (potentially ridiculous) rules to avoid rising fees...or you can start searching for a new bank.

Best Money Tips: How to Get Cheaper Car Insurance

Today, we share the questions to ask to get cheaper car insurance, better (and faster!) ways to caramelize onions, easy home upgrades to do in the winter, and more!

Good, Bad, or Excellent: What Does Your Credit Score Mean?

Is your credit score good, bad...or excellent? Find out what range you're in and what that means for your borrowing prospects.

7 Steps to Market Your Extra Space as a Vacation Rental

Tell your extra space to get a job — turn a spare bedroom into a vacation rental for friendly, frugal-minded travelers.

11 Things Scientists Say Will Boost Your Happiness Today

From naps to sad movies, these common everyday activities really do make us happier — in ways science can measure. Try some and feel better!

Dropping the Price of Gas to $2.50 a Gallon in a Week

Could a few well-chosen words by President Obama cause the price of oil, and therefore gasoline, drop sharply in just a few days? It's worth a thought.

Think Like a Startup to Boost Your Finances

From tech giants to retail royalty, today's most successful startups can teach us a thing or two about personal finance.