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5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Resilience

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Take these steps now to build up your ability to withstand a financial crisis.

You've always planned to save for your kid's college education. But that kid is in high school, and you haven't even started. What now?

Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.

Tell us about your favorite time-saver meals and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Sometimes to score big online #savings, all you need to do is work your social networks.

You may already know that your homeowner's policy covers dog bites. But volcanoes? Yep. Tombstones? Also covered. Read on for more policy surprises.

You'd need awfully deep pockets to lead a lifestyle fit for a queen.

Balancing all of your kids' activities can be stressful — and expensive. Start getting creative about saving while your kids get creative about fun!

When it rains, it pours — and when it does, that flood insurance you've hated paying for will seem like a pretty smart investment.

Your income plays a big role on credit card applications. Report it wisely (and honestly!) for best results — especially if you freelance.

Want good credit? Don't do this.

Sure, games are fun, but they can also make us smarter, teach us about money, and stave off dementia. Try these brain building pastimes.

Fall has… fallen again... and that means festive decor. Make your home fit for the season with these fun, frugal fall projects.

Lunch is the most important hour of the workday. Make the most of your time by making it all yours — and not the man's.

There's a lot more life in the way when you return to school as an adult. Here's a crash course in making it work.

Secured credit cards can help build or rebuild credit — but you may be surprised by the other benefits they offer, too.

You know that hackers can steal your credit card info. Guess what? Your travel rewards aren't totally safe, either.

Getting my interest rate lowered by my credit card company was impossible, so I had to go a different route to avoid the interest charges.

The '80s brought us hair metal and spandex — and a super expensive way to enjoy all the things we take for granted today.

Get tough on student loan repayment with a little help from some unexpected places.