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Staying loyal to a particular rewards credit card can be risky, but it can also pay off if you know how to play the game. This is how to win.
The 5 Best Sewing Machines
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Today we found articles on ways to make negativity work in your favor, little known tips to help you pay tuition, and cleaning hacks to keep your place spick and span.
13 Essentials Every Emergency Bag Should Have
No one wants to consider evacuating their home, but it could happen. When it does, you need a go bag ready that you can grab and run.
4 Coupon Rules That Stores Let You Break
Couponing is an art form. Know how to bend these rules, and watch the savings follow.
Share Your Favorite FinCon Moments and Win $100!
We had a blast at the Financial Blogger Conference. Please come share your stories!
The Cost of Tanning
A trip to the tanning salon can cost you — and we mean more than just what's in your wallet.
Passport Pictures for Under a Dollar
Use this technique to produce passport pictures, visa pictures, and any other required id photos, all for under a dollar.
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To Buy or Not to Buy? Criteria for Thrift-Store Clothes Shopping
Do you enjoy thrift-store shopping? Here are tips for what to buy, and what NOT to.
How to Use the Holidays to Teach Kids About Money
The holidays are full of family, fun, and even personal finance. 'Tis the season to teach your kids how to master their money!
6 Credit Card Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Credit
Your credit score is vital to your financial health. Don't let these common credit card errors tank it.
Why Warren Buffett Says You Should Invest in Index Funds
Warren Buffett made a huge bet on index funds — and won. Find out if you should make that bet, too.
Get Smart About Money With These 18 Free Online Courses
If your knowledge of personal finance could use a little help, these free online courses are the perfect learning tools.
7 Great Jobs that Offer College Loan Forgiveness
Paying for a college education can last up to 20 years post-graduation. These seven careers are not only growing in opportunity, but they can som
Green Switch for Green Savings
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5 Money Moves That Will Ruin Your Mortgage Application
You're ready to be a homeowner — but if you make these missteps with your money, you can kiss your mortgage application goodbye.
The Top 10 DIY Jobs Homeowners Should Avoid
If you're thinking about tackling a big DIY project, you may want to think again. Screw one of these projects up, and it could ruin your home's value — or worse.
How to Manage Debt While Unemployed
Out of work and in the red? Take a deep breath. You can manage both.