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Your Hotel Room Has Bedbugs. Now What?

Bedbugs? Ick! Once the squick subsides, take some steps to make sure you don't bring any new friends home with you.

Here's What You Need to Know About 529 ABLE Accounts

If you're the parent of a special-needs child, the 529 ABLE account can be a valuable resource in helping your child thrive.

The Best Secured Credit Cards that Don’t Require Credit Checks

If you're worried about getting hard inquiries on your credit report for applying for a secured credit card, try these cards that don't require credit checks.

How to Avoid Airline Fees in Basic Economy

Airline fees can quickly eat into your travel budget, but if you reveiw airline policies carefully, you can avoid most while flying comfortably, even in basic economy.

Step-By-Step Guide to Rolling Over Your Old 401(k)

Rolling over your 401(k) isn’t necessarily fun, but it can be a vital to your financial future. Here's how to do it.

7 Ways to Make Money Over Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is almost here. Celebrate the long weekend with these easy ways to rake in extra cash.

Train vs. Plane Travel: Which Is Right for You?

Should you take to the skies, or hit the rails on your next vacation? Here's how to decide if you should go by plane or train.

The Best Store Credit Card: Target REDcard

Target shoppers should check out the Target REDcard, which offers 5% off on all purchases and convenient benefits.

Trader Joes vs. Costco: What's a Better Place to Shop?

Trader Joe's and Costco: Two great places to buy groceries. But when you want certain items, how do you decide where to go? We've broken it down for you.

Make These 5 Diet Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years

You are what you ate — yesterday, last week, last year. In 20 years, you'll be grateful you made these healthy, and easy, diet moves.

How to Manage Your Money When You're Too Busy to Think About It

Money management is always doable — even when life is busy.

Revenge of the battery hack - 32 AAs inside a 6v Lantern Battery. BUT IS IT PHONEY?!

Ok, there's not really much that I can say to top this one. After the amazing work that Kipkay did over at Metacafe, the folks at gagfilms have gone one better. They've discovered

FICO vs. Fakes: Are You Getting the Wrong Credit Score?

FICO has a formula that rates your creditworthiness. Other companies do too, but using their services could get you in trouble. Learn why.

6 Easy Ways to Stop Wasting Plastic

Want to do your part and help the environment? Cut back on plastic by cutting out these six things.

Downside of the Rolling Jubilee

The Rolling Jubilee is a great PR move — buying, then forgiving debt from real people. But in terms of change, one writer says it might hurt more than help.

How much do I need to retire? How much can I spend?

Especially for people hoping to retire early, but also those just hoping they can retire at all, there's the question, "How much money do I need?" People who are alr

The Best Cheap Plants for Improving Indoor Air Quality

Want to breathe easy in your home? Filter your air without filtering too much cash from your wallet with these easy-to-care-for indoor plants.

9 Hidden Expenses to Plan for When You Redeem Travel Rewards

Redeeming travel rewards is fun and can feel like scoring free travel, but there are some hidden expenses you should budget for.

How To Read an Annual Report

If you're like most investors, those bulky annual reports that arrive on your doorstep are a waste of time and resources. If you want to get the most out of your annual reports,

6 Tax Deductions Job-Hunters Can’t Afford to Overlook

If you spent part of last year looking for a job, you might like the IRS a little more this tax season. Discover tax deductions just for job seekers.