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There will be lots of things to learn during your first year of college. Make sure you master these money moves between classes.
Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate and Reduce Your Phone Bill, Immediately and Easily
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Architect, Designer, or Contractor: Who Should You Hire for Your Project?
So you have a home project you've been wanting to tackle. Here's how to decide if you need a pricey pro.
How Habit Boredom Makes You Abandon Your Goals
Before habit boredom gets in the way of your goals, learn how to preserve that ambition.
How to Decide If Pet Insurance Is Worth the Cost
Pet insurance can cost a pretty penny, but it can also save you an arm and a leg.
22 Websites That Will Pay You to Write for Them
Do you have a way with words? Earn some money with your talent, even if you don't have experience or clips at these sites that pay.
12 Gov't Social Media Accounts You Should Follow
The President's isn't the only government social media account given to daily official pronouncements. Here's how to stay up to date with the Feds.
The 10 Commandments of Reaching Financial Freedom
We all want to reach financial freedom, but there are rules we need to follow in order to get there.
How to Get Ahead With a 0% APR Credit Card
This is how you can use a 0% APR credit card to get ahead on your finances.
9 Ways Gamers Can Make Extra Cash
Wouldn't it be nice to cash in on those hours spent behind a game controller? Good news — you can!
9 Cities You Never Knew Went Bankrupt
We all know the plight of Detroit, but the Motor City isn't the only American city to go BK. You might be surprised by these other bankrupt 'burgs.
This Is How Americans Spent Their Money in the 1950s
Americans had a lot of fun spending money in the 1950s, almost as much fun as we do spending money today.
How Constant Rejection Can Actually Lead to Success
Believe it or not, back-to-back rejection can lead you straight to success.
Adjusting Financial Attitudes: Lessons for Parents and their Children
12 Smart Ways to Organize Old Photos
If you have old photo albums collecting dust in the closet, take them out, dust them off, and put them to good use!
10 Surprising Ways to Negatively Affect Your Credit Score
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Spend Less This Valentine’s Day (And Win an iPod Touch!)
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How to Sell Your Hair for Cash
There is a huge market for sourcing natural hair. Here are some tips and information on how to sell your tresses for cash.
Get Free Hotel Stays with Wyndham's Best Rate Guarantee
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Buy Your Groceries European-Style
Instead of planning a menu in advance, I go to the store and look around to see what looks good. That way, I can get whatever's fresh and cheap.