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8 Ways to Save on Smartphone Costs While Traveling

A phone's a great — even necessary — travel companion, but the data costs can mount. Extend your trip by cutting the cost of smartphone roaming.

Plastic bags may no longer be free at your local stores. If you're going to pay for them, make sure you know how to reuse them smartly.

Credit cards can be dangerous tool in the wrong hands. Educate your kids before they ruin their credit.

Do you drive one of the least-stolen cars in America? Read this to find out.

Car sharing is taking off in urban centers around the world. Here's what you need to know.

A "reverse bucket list" — a running tally of all the wonderful things you've already accomplished — can be the perfect personal finance motivator.

Keep loose change in a dedicated place, and in no time you'll have a nice chunk of change to put to good use. Here are 20 ideas to get you started.

It's not quite sneaking into the gym — but it's close. With some clever scheduling anybody can get a month or more of free workouts at the gym.

Being dumped by your employer hurts as bad, or worse, than being dumped by a romantic interest. Learn how to handle being jilted by your job.

From subscription services to cooling off, you can shave 50 bucks — or more — off your monthly spend with these tips and tools, no sweat.

Your kid just got accepted into their dream school, but the price tag can make it all feel like a nightmare. What to do now?

You might think that any debt repayment strategy is a good one — but these wrong moves could leave you worse off. Don't try this at home!

Help the planet (and save yourself some money) by celebrating Earth Day. Plus, learn ways to practice sustainability all year round.

Making a little extra money isn't too hard. In fact, you may not even need to get out of bed.

Want to be memorable? Here are six ways to make a positive and lasting first impression.

Whole grain? Whole wheat? Enriched? While they might all sound nutritious, they're far from equal. Learn how to get the most from your grains.

Discover how you can become a better person today (and reap additional benefits like happiness, saving money, and helping the environment).

The premise is simple: Create small budgets. Set savings goals. Achieve financial freedom.

Sick of sitting down to pay the bills? Don't! Set up automatic payments, and let your bank (or the company you're paying!) do the work for you.

When you're a big saver, and your spouse is a big spender, it can tough to watch your partner overspend. Learn how to talk it out.