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Mortgage Application Declined? Here’s How to Respond

If your mortgage application was declined, there's still hope! Take these five simple steps to get back on track.

How to Sell Your Kid's Stuff at a Consignment Sale

Earn some extra money while killing clutter. Sell your used kid clothes and toys at consignment sales!

Do You Barter? -- Tell Us and Enter to win $10!

Do you consider yourself to be a wizard at bartering? Are you considering opting out of the money economy for even more of your day-to-day business? If you have a tip, opinion, o

10 Ways to Save Money on a Great American Road Trip

Family road trip season will be here soon. Plan ahead and follow these tips to keep costs under control.

9 Hidden Health Benefits of Living on the East Coast

The East Coast may not boast year-round sunshine, but there are all sorts of hidden health benefits to living in this part of the U.S.

Frugality, Simplicity, and Sustainability

Are strategies like dumpster diving sustainable?

Best Money Tips: Essential Things to Do to Retire Early

Today we found some stellar articles on retiring early, saving on wedding reception food, and simple ways to cut household expenses.

Contingency Plans

Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'

How to Have an Above-Average Life for Below-Average Prices

If you target your spending on the things that matter most to you (and not to everyone else), you can often get more for less. Here's how it works.

9 Ways Staying on Budget Can Be Fun (Really!)

Let's face it: Staying on budget is hard. But if you make it fun, you'll get some short-term kicks while you're saving for long-term goals.

Best Money Tips: Career Tips for Young People

Today, we give you career advice for young people, three more uses for your phone's camera, shopping recommendations for generic vs. name-brand products, and more!

6 Ways Debt Settlement Can Leave You Deeper in Debt (Even With Trustworthy Companies)

It's true. Debt settlement can actually leave you deeper in debt after you've settled with your creditors. Here's what to watch for.

So You Wanna Be a Travel Writer?

I learned the realities of travel writing from hard-earned experience, but these tips from Tim Leffel's book could help you get ahead of the curve.

Best Money Tips: Save on Everyday Expenses

Today we found some great articles to help you save on everyday expenses, create cheap DIY costumes for couples, and ask for a raise the right way.

How to Fix a Bike Flat

The open road, miles away from home (and cell coverage), is no place to discover that you don’t know how to repair a flat tire. Learn now.

Less or Cheaper?

It's always worth investigating cheap alternatives, but if you really want to enjoy something, sometimes it's better to just use less of your first choice.

4 Questions to Answer Before Giving Your Kid a Credit Card

Are you giving your little one their very own plastic? Before handing it over, set some ground rules.

8 Effective Strategies For Mobile Marketing

Smart phones aren't just for urban hipsters. Neither is mobile marketing.

The 7 Most Calorie-Burning Breakfasts

It's the most important meal of the day for a reason! Jump-start your day (and your weight loss) with an easy, delicious calorie-burning meal.

Impress the Future Boss: 9 Interview Mistakes to Avoid

Acing a job interview is a delicate art. Make sure you don't screw up — and do land the gig — by avoiding these mistakes.