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30 Uses for the Humble Cardboard Box

Explore 30 creative tips to reinterpret, reuse, and recycle the humble cardboard box.

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

Combine your love of books and penchant for podcasts with these podcasts for bookworms. You can even read while listening!

You're officially a retiree! Now that you can see the world, here's how to do it right.

All-inclusive resorts offer an affordable and convenient way to travel, but did you know you could book these properties for free?

Today we found articles on apps that can make you more productive, tips for mindful consumption, and budget saving trends that don’t work.

Raising a fur baby isn't cheap, but if you're clever, your pet can pay you back in spades.

If you're going to ask for a raise out of the blue, don't come to the table unprepared. Here's how to play it smart.

If you're lost on the career path, have no fear; you can still set goals without knowing where you're going.

Juggling student loan payments with other bills can sometimes seem impossible if you're making a low salary. But it can be done.

So many of us dream of early retirement, but it comes at a price — often your nest egg. Can you afford to stop working early?

Squeaky brakes need attention — stat! Delaying car maintenance or repairs is only going to cost you more later. Maybe a lot more.

You're making decent money and not obviously wasting it. So why are you still on thin ice by bill-paying day?

Getting into debt is easy; getting out is the hard part. These strategies will help you aggressively attack and defeat your debts.

Your student loan balance is just one piece of the financial puzzle. You should know how your loan interest works, too.

Putting your college tuition on plastic is certainly an option; but should you do it?

We all want to hit the open road and drive across the country, but costs can add up quickly. Luckily, we found a way to do it for $350 or less.

Dynamic award pricing is here to stay, but there are still plenty of ways to get the most out of your airline miles.

Don't be intimidated by pressure cookers — these easy-to-use kitchen tools can dramatically reduce cooking time.

Tell us about your favorite summer activities and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!