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How to Get the Most Out of Your Secured Credit Card

It takes credit to build credit — one of life's great ironies. To build a good rating, don't be afraid to turn to a good secured credit card.

4 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Past Presidents

This Presidents Day, use your long weekend to mull over some pertinent money lessons from our past presidents.

What to Do if You Get Sick While Traveling Abroad

There's never a good time to get sick. This might be the worst time.

Giving is Better Than Blogging... or IS it?

Giving is better than receiving. I do sincerely believe this, as much as I like receiving. And I do like getting stuff. You know that old saying about giving a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day... [more]

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7 Affordable Northern Destinations to Beat the Heat This Summer

Summer heat and humidity got you down? Freshen up with a trip to one of these way cooler destinations.

The "I Knew It!" Benefit of Expense Tracking

It's worth tracking your spending because it's the only way to learn where your money is going. But it's worth doing for another reason as well.

Best Money Tips: Cheap (and Creative) Valentine's Day Ideas

Today we found some great articles on cheap and creative Valentine's Day ideas, updating your life without emptying your wallet, and paying down debt.

Having Financial Conversations With Your Parents: Highlights From Our Chat With Cameron Huddleston

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Cameron Huddleston on having financial conversations with your parents!

Is Building an Emergency Fund Always a Good Idea?

We often hear the same advice — everyone needs to have an emergency fund. But, in some situations, it might be OK to skip it.

Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What is Your Favorite Way to Save Money?

What is Your Favorite Way to Save Money? Enter for a chance to win $200 in prizes!

BOGO on The Dark Knight (or any other film you'd prefer to see...if there is one)

Quick, simple deal for all you movie fans out there (which is most of you I presume). FANDANGO is once again doing a BOGO offer on movie tickets, which means you can get a free tic

Get More Bang for Your Membership Buck!

If you are looking for a way to get out of the house, and do something without breaking the bank, it may seem your options are limited, but using these simple tricks, you will be a

Generic Drugs: Not Always The Same?

In the world of prescription drugs, generic equivalents have been a financial blessing for many patients. For the most part, they perform the same function as brand name drugs at a

What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in November

Skip the iPad 3 Mini, but do reach for a new HDTV, which are stupendously cheap this month.

Don't Let "Lizard Brain" Derail Your Finances

Blowing your hard-earned cash on impulse, emotional, and stress shopping? Your lizard brain is to blame.

15 Frugal and Natural Ways to Fight Acne

Keep your skin clean, fresh, and blemish-free with these natural ingredients and practices that won't harm the environment of your face — nor your wallet.

7 Financial Moves You Must Make in 2014

Don't simply resolve to make these smart money moves in the coming year — actually take action!

5 Quick Remote Control Hacks to Save You Time and Money

If time is money, and I sincerely believe it is, then these five remote control hacks will save you a little of both. Some are time savers, others money savers, and some do both.

Savings Bonds as Interest-Earning Travelers Checks

Remember travelers checks? In the days before ubiquitous automated teller machines, they were a useful product. You could use them almost like cash -- but you could carry more than