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What You Need to Know Before Leasing a Car

We're generally in favor of buying versus leasing. If you decide to lease, make sure you understand what you're paying for.

6 Money Moves to Make If Your Net Worth Is Negative

Net worth is an important marker of personal financial health. What do you do when it hovers in subzero territory?

How to Make 8 Trending Halloween Costumes on the Cheap

Just two weekends until Halloween! That's plenty of time to put together one or two of these clever, trendy costumes.

5 Money Mistakes to Stop Making by 50

By your 50s, you should have a solid grasp on personal finance — and if not, it might be due to these all-too-common mistakes.

4 Money Moves to Make After You Pay Off Your Mortgage

You own your home free and clear; congrats! Once you're done celebrating, it's time to make some smart post-mortgage money moves.

5 Best Secured Cards with Travel Rewards

You may not know that there are secured credit cards that offer travel rewards. Rebuild your credit and earn free travel at the same time!

The Best Secured Credit Cards with Low Minimum Deposit

One of the disadvantages of secured credit cards is having to leave a security deposit for as long as you have the card. These cards require the lowest minimum deposit.

What Is the Fiscal Cliff?

Have you been hearing about the "fiscal cliff"? Discover what the cliff is comprised of, and why some say we're moving rapidly towards it.

How to Choose the Best Tax Preparer

April 15 is almost here! Can you trust your tax preparer?

5 Frugal Rules You Must Follow When Shopping at Costco

Everything is cheaper at Costco, right? Maybe not. Follow these tips to ensure that you don't waste money at the wholesale store.

5 Ways Your Credit Card Can Help You Manage Your Finances

Believe it or not, your credit card can actually help you become a money master.

How to Get Rid of Your Junk

A few weeks ago, I took a seminar called "Commanding Your Clutter" at a local community college. Here's what I learned about collecting, hoarding, shopping, and finally, letting go

7 Frugal Fall Decoration Tips

Soon enough autumn will bring the chill. Warm up your home in the cool months ahead with some frugal fall crafts.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Biggest Monthly Expense?

Tell us about your biggest monthly expense and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The 5 Best Office Chairs

A good office chair is good for your productivity and good for your back. Here are our best five office chair picks.

10 Ways to Save Money When You Are Unemployed

It's always good to be mindful about spending, but for the unemployed, an abstract should is a real world must. Here's how to cut back, fast.

How to Tell You've Become a Financial Grownup

You're all grown up! Becoming a financial grownup, however, is another story.

4 Reasons Why You Should Support Your Local Library

Libraries nationwide are succumbing to budget and service cutbacks. Discover why it's more important than ever to support these community institutions.

How to Travel Internationally With Your Kids

Traveling with your kids in tow can get expensive and chaotic. Here's how to minimize the costs, and the frustration.

The 7 Laws of Negotiation

Over the past couple of decades, I’ve distilled successful negotiating down to seven key principles.