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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.

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.

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.

19 Tips to Cut Costs by Using Your Oven Efficiently

The oven is not the most energy-efficient way to prepare your food. 19 tips to help you maximize your oven’s energy-efficiency, as well as to cut your cooking costs.

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.

Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 2

If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.

9 Money Secrets of the Amish

The lifestyle of the Amish includes hard work and simple living — which also equals more money in the bank. Could simpler finances work for you?

8 Money Mistakes at 20 That Will Land You in Debt by 30

We all make mistakes in our 20s — but these money mishaps could lead you straight to your debt-ridden 30s.

7 Fun Cities for a 24-Hour Layover

If you're looking to break up a long trip overseas with a 24-hour layover, these cities will provide tons of one-day fun.

Thrifting the Perfect Designer Wardrobe

If you have big-brand taste on a bargain-bin budget, never fear — you can build the perfect designer wardrobe with a little thriftiness.

How to Earn Extra Income With Twitter

If you love social media, your Twitter account can be a great source of income.