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Professional Resume Services: Are They Worth Paying For?

It almost seems like a silly inquiry, because after all, if you don’t know who you are then who does? The fact is, however, that no matter how well you know yourself or how good yo

Do Nigerian Scam Artists Catch more Flies with Threats of Detainment?

Due to the economy, it’s slow all around. In fact, even those who run some of the most devious and damaging email scams are having to come up with new ways to try to steal your mo

What Is in a Barrel of Oil?

I had no idea just how much gasoline was contained in a barrel. Much to my surprise, my guess of 50 gallons of gasoline was way, way off.

13 Things to Teach Your Kids About Credit Cards

Credit cards can be dangerous tool in the wrong hands. Educate your kids before they ruin their credit.

Watch Out for Surge in CPI

Just to be clear, I'm also worried about a surge in inflation, but that's not what I'm talking about here. I don't know the future, so I try to stay away from predictions. But yo

Are Airline or Travel Rewards Credit Cards the Better Deal?

What offers the most value for your buck: generic travel rewards cards, or airline cards? Let's take a look.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Food During Road Trips

Today we found articles on ways to save on food costs during road trips, 100+ interview tips to get your dream job, and things that extremely likable people do.

Get Better Sleep With These 5 Great Sleep-Tracking Apps

If you're a restless sleeper, a sleep tracker can help you monitor your sleep habits in order to develop a better sleep routine. These are five good options.

How to Earn Tons of Frequent Flyer Miles Without Flying

You don't need to fly the friendly skies to earn free airfare. Discover how you can rack up thousands of airline miles without ever leaving the ground.

Tips to Prepare for a Health Emergency

Are you prepared for a health emergency? While we hope that we'll never be in that situation, it's always best to be prepared.

9 Smart Reasons to Last-Minute Holiday Shop

Haven't started your holiday shopping yet? Good! Because in this case, the late bird gets the worm.

STOP: 10 Words to Never Use at Work

Use one of these words in the office? You may be holding yourself back without even knowing it. Or worse.

The Best-Kept Secret to Frugal Living

Without the right motivations, financially responsible living isn’t only difficult, it’s impossible. You need to do more than change how you act and think.

This Is Why You Always Think Things Will Cost Less Than They Do

Estimating costs is hard — and the sad part is, much of the time it's because our brains are working against us. Here's how to regain control.

How to Deal When You Hate Your New Job

There's just one little problem with your new gig — you hate it. Deep breaths. Here's what you need to do.

4 Ways Your Credit Union Is Changing — for the Better

Your local credit union is making some major changes, and it's all good news for you.

Studio Apartment Living: A 5-Point Survival Guide

Apartment living can be challenging enough, but the often-maligned studio has its own special concerns. Use these tips to make the most of your four walls.

Peak Debt and Income

When stimulating the economy, is it better to invest in the rich or the poor? Learn whether supply- or demand-side techniques are best.

9 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look Awesome for Under $100

Rekindle your relationship with your favorite room in the house with these cheap, fun, and awesome kitchen improvement projects.

10 Financial Moves You Can Make During Your Commute

Your commute may seem like a waste of time, but it may actually be the best time to optimize your finances — even if you're behind the wheel.