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Best Money Tips: Safe and Cheap Ways to Watch the Solar Eclipse
Today we found articles on safe and cheap ways to watch the solar eclipse, easy ways to improve your finances today, and home maintenance tasks to check off this fall.
17 Creative, No-Mess Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
Help your homebound kid avoid the boredom blues by keeping them occupied with these no-mess activities.
Don't Make These 5 Common Mistakes When Writing a Will
Everyone needs a last will and testament. Make it easier on your loved ones by avoiding these mistakes.
6 Times You Should Always Rent Clothes Instead of Buy
Prom, weddings, black tie, and more. Here's when renting fancy clothes makes the most sense.
Credit Challenged? How Alternative Credit Data Can Help Those With Little or No Credit
Your thin credit record may not tell the whole story. Some lenders are starting to look at other information about you, too. Here's what you need to know.
Banks Still Offering Free Checking and Savings with Great Interest Rates
Tired of fee-gouging from your old bank? Here are the banks with the best checking and savings terms.
Your Small Business Needs an Emergency Fund, Too
Emergency can strike your small business just as it can your personal life. Protect all you've worked for with a business emergency fund.
7 Double Uses for Things in Your Makeup Drawer
Good news, makeup addicts — your favorite products aren't just one-trick ponies! Check out these clever double uses for your everyday beauty items.
The 5 Best Sites to Sell Your Arts and Crafts
If you have the knitting needle knack or the tablesaw talent, earn extra cash from your crafty skills by selling your stuff online. Here's where.
How to Take a Cheap Spring Break Trip
The secret to a fun and affordable Spring Break trip? Flexibility.
Is This Job Worth It?
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4 Signs You Should Sell Your Small Business
Your small business is your baby. When is the right time to let it go?
Here's What Happens to an Account in Collections — Even When You Pay Up
Paying off or settling an account in collections is better than avoiding it. Just don't expect your credit score to rebound soon.
How to Make Money as a Superfan
Being a superfan can be kind of costly. Flip your fandom on its head and make it a cash source, instead!
10 Ways to Save on a Long-Distance Move
When you're moving a long distance, you can't just buy a pizza and a 12-pack and ask your friends to pitch in. Here's how to save on a cross-country move.
The 9 Best Performing Mutual Funds of the 2000s
How's the market been treating you? If you've dosed up on biotech and health care over the past 15 years, your portfolio should be pretty healthy.
4 Affordable Destinations That Are Safer Than You Think
These four international destinations have dark reputations, but these days they're relatively safe, and absolutely affordable.
Save time, money, energy, and eat great
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What Hurricane Maria Taught My Family About Life, Money, and Community
How do you live without electricity, running water, or reliable communication? You learn how to make use of what you have.
Finding joy in temporary frugality
If you read frugality and simplicity blogs for any length of time, you'll run into a lot of people who take great joy in having simplified their lives. Gradually simplifying y