If you're worried about getting hard inquiries on your credit report for applying for a secured credit card, try these cards that don't require credit checks.
From Craigslist to grocery samples, free stuff is everywhere. Understand how marketers use "free," the psychology behind it, and how it affects your habits.
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We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
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The Best Secured Credit Cards that Don’t Require Credit Checks
If you're worried about getting hard inquiries on your credit report for applying for a secured credit card, try these cards that don't require credit checks.
10 Awesome Sites to Shop for Affordable, Cool Jewelry
Whether you're dressing up or down, these sites have jewelry that doesn't cost a lot, but looks like a million bucks.
The Psychology of Free, and Its Power Over You
From Craigslist to grocery samples, free stuff is everywhere. Understand how marketers use "free," the psychology behind it, and how it affects your habits.
TIPS and I-Bonds
There are risks in any investment. The market might go down--or the market might go up, but your investment might go down anyway. The company that issued your stock or bond might
10 Great Uses for Old Ties
Thrift stores (and maybe even your very own closet) tend to be filled with used ties. Give them new life with one of these easy DIY projects.
Six Ways an iPhone Can Save You Money
A lot of people find themselves wondering if phones like the iPhone are worth the money. Here are 6 reasons why they are.
The 5 Best Electronics Wipes
Keeping your touch screens clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these electronics wipes and you can scroll without catching all those germs.
6 Financial Skills to Master Before You Graduate
Before you don your cap and gown, you have one more lesson to learn; basic personal finance.
5 Money Moves to Make Before Applying For a Credit Card
If you're feeling the urge to apply for a shiny new credit card, not so fast! Make sure these money moves get checked off first.
Rural living in a world with expensive fuel
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
30 Awesome Decorating Hacks Anyone Can Do
You don't have to be a crafting superhero to dress up a room — you only need the desire to DIY and this collection of great-looking hacks.
7 Ways Pride Is Keeping You Poor
Pride is not your friend. It can mess with your good judgment, and convince you to make terrible financial decisions.
8 Awkward Money Moments Everyone Has at Work
You go to work to earn money, but it's also a place where you can spend it. And sometimes, things can get a little weird.
The World's Most Expensive Waters
If you think the markup on regular bottled H2O is crazy, the prices of these luxury brands will blow you out of the...well, water.
The 5 Best Massage Tools
Loosening up tight muscles isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these massage tools and your whole body will feel better.
Renting is cheaper
Everybody has seen a rent-versus-buy analysis. Here's a different way to look at it.
Ask the Readers: Do You Buy New or Used Cars?
Tell us whether you buy cars new or used and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
3 Ways Your Credit Card Rewards Can Make You Rich
Here are 3 ways you can turn your credit card cash rewards into wealth.
6 Hidden Dangers of Credit Card Balance Transfers
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
6 Steps to Getting a Credit Card When You Have Bad Credit
Bad credit might get in the way your financial goals, but it doesn't have to keep you from getting approved for a credit card.