Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit to
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
As with many provisions in healthcare, you may not be up-to-date on all of the finer points of an FSA. Even if you are, it never hurts to brush up on the basics.
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7 Ways to Actually Take All Your Vacation Days This Year
Time off is good for employees and employers, but too many of us skip them. Get proactive about your days off and stop giving your time to the man!
15 Ways to Gain More Confidence Today
Feeling blah? Down on yourself? Plain-old crummy? If you need a pick-me-up, follow these suggestions for a quick confidence boost.
8 Creative Ways to Save Money on Food
When life hands you a smaller budget, take your frugality to another dimension. Keep your household food costs in check by going unconventional.
4 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Past Presidents
This Presidents Day, use your long weekend to mull over some pertinent money lessons from our past presidents.
What to Do if You Get Sick While Traveling Abroad
There's never a good time to get sick. This might be the worst time.
Beat the heat with cool summer meals
Some summer evenings are simple too hot to contemplate firing up the stove or using the oven. Some nights, even standing in front of the grill flipping burgers sounds like a bit to
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Many of life's priciest buys aren't so pricey anymore. Have you noticed these five major costs coming down?
Best Money Tips: How the Sharing Economy Can Save You Money
Today we found articles on how the sharing economy can save you money, ways to save at Target, and how to take a minimalist approach to work.
How to Escape Reward Card Spending Traps
Even savvy shoppers can get sucked into credit card traps. Get the benefits of a rewards card and avoid the pitfalls by developing these habits.
Having Financial Conversations With Your Parents: Highlights From Our Chat With Cameron Huddleston
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Cameron Huddleston on having financial conversations with your parents!
Is Building an Emergency Fund Always a Good Idea?
We often hear the same advice — everyone needs to have an emergency fund. But, in some situations, it might be OK to skip it.
The 5 Best Mouthwashes
Keeping your breath fresh and clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these mouthwashes and your mouth will stay clean and healthy.
Choosing the Right Mortgage Loan: 15 or 30 Years?
Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
Maximize the Value of Your Airline Miles and Points
Should you pay with points or pay with cash? Learn how to apply the Two Cent Rule and maximize the value of your travel rewards.
Flashback Friday: The 65 Best Career Tips We've Ever Shared
Finding the right job takes time and perseverance. But with the right career tips, you can get your dream job without having to wait forever.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay On Budget During the Holidays?
Tell us how you stay on budget during the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Should You Invest in Start-Ups?
A sleek new startup may have all the merits of style, but is it a good fit for your investment portfolio?
What You Need to Know About Your FSA
As with many provisions in healthcare, you may not be up-to-date on all of the finer points of an FSA. Even if you are, it never hurts to brush up on the basics.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in April
From home-improvement supplies to vacations to aggressively priced tablets, discover the best and worst things to shop for this month.
Job Hunting Tips for the Recently Fired (and Some for the Rest of Us, Too)
Job hunting is hard, but for those who have been fired, it's a real struggle. Here's how to put the past behind and move on with a new gig.