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7 Smart Money Challenges You Can Totally Do

Want to save some serious cash this week, month, or year? Well, have we got some challenges for you!

Ready to take the plunge on your dream home? Before you hit the housing market, do a little financial fine-tuning of your own.

Investing in an annuity can be a little tricky. Having an annuity, however, is pretty wonderful.

Your credit card provider might offer your credit score —for free! — every month. Here's what you need to know about that complimentary number.

Once the snow melts away, make sure you plant these things in your garden.

Surprise medical bills can torpedo even the most well-planned budget. These simple steps help minimize the financial pain.

A wandering mind is no friend to productivity. If you can't focus, it might be due to these 12 unhealthy habits.

While you might wish for superior investing advice, it turns out mediocre advice is really all you need.

Before you sign up for pet insurance, there are a few things you should know.

Sign-up bonuses can jump-start your rewards-earning potential. Here's how to hit your card's minimum spending requirement, fast.

Before you dive headfirst into owning a stock, do some digging on exactly where you're investing your dollars.

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

Your kids aren't babies anymore. It's time to sit down and talk finance.

It’s sooo tempting to succumb to distractions working from home — but don’t! Try these tricks for staying focused and on task.

Wedding bells may be ushering in more than new nuptials. If you or your spouse has student loans, there are a few key things to consider.

Keep clutter out of your house — and out of a landfill — with one or more of these smart ways to keep your place tidy.

When your home is a casualty of natural disaster, know what steps to take immediately with your insurance company.

The FCC changed course on net neutrality. How might the change impact your wallet?

If you've been stymied in your efforts to save money on clothes and accessories, make it easier by giving yourself a challenge.

When you want something, you want it now! But buying the first acceptable option that fits your budget could be costing you big bucks.