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6 Ways Social Media Can Save You Money

Sometimes to score big online #savings, all you need to do is work your social networks.

50 Things You Can Do Today Instead of Going Shopping

Resist the retail therapy urge and instead spend the day broadening your horizons, reconnecting with a friend, or participating in one of these 48 other pastimes.

8 Times You Should Never Feel Guilty at Work

Has something at work recently left you feeling guilty? Here's the green light to shrug off those feelings.

14 Awesome Credit Card Perks You Didn't Know About

Make sure you read the fine print on your credit card member agreement. You may be getting more than you bargained for — in a good way.

What the New Credit Card Formula Means for Your Wallet

FICO has a new formula for determining credit scores, and it should help borrowers. Find out how it might help you, too.

6 Ways New College Grads Can Build Credit

Entering the real world involves making big financial choices, and those choices will be easier once you start building credit.

Make Money and Declutter by Selling These 5 Unlikely Treasures

Your junk can totally be another person's treasure. Don't just dump your old stuff in the donate pile — sell them!

5 Questions to Ask Before Applying for a HELOC

A HELOC offers a flexible way to tap your home equity. Just be sure to answer a few questions before applying.

How to Make Sure You Don't Run Out of Money in Retirement

Investing in an annuity can be a little tricky. Having an annuity, however, is pretty wonderful.

When Dropping Your Life Insurance Is the Right Decision

You know how important it is to have life insurance. But when is it OK to drop it?

What Is a Good Credit Score and Why Is It Important?

Credit scores can be confusing. Make sure you understand how they work and how to get a good credit rating.

4 Ways to Beat Debit Card Fees

Big banks are beginning to institute monthly fees for using their debit cards. Thankfully, there are several ways to avoid paying out. Find out how.

5 Ways Freelancers Can Promote Their Work Without Social Media

You don't need to stay plugged in to social media to promote your freelance career. Try these other ways to reel in clients.

The 5 Best Board Games for Adults

Board games have come a long way since the days of Monopoly, Chess, and Scrabble. Play any of these games with your friends and you'll have a blast.

The Airline Lost Your Luggage. Now What?

All hope is not lost just because your luggage is. Here's what to do when you're the last one standing at the baggage carousel.

37 Brilliant Ways to Reuse an Empty Milk Jug

Don't throw that empty milk jug away! Put it to good use with these fun craft ideas

5 Cities Where Airbnb Is Way Cheaper Than a Hotel

Never pay for an overpriced hotel room again. These European and U.S. cities offer the biggest savings through Airbnb.

18 Awesome Things You Can Do This Weekend for Under $10

Looking for fun this weekend but wallet's looking a little thin? No problem, all you need is ten bucks and creative ideas like these.

20 Delicious Recipes for Canned Clams

Canned clams may not top everybody's list of favorite seafood staples, and that's a shame, because the affordable bivalve is delicious in dips, soups, pastas and more.

5 Ways Life Is Amazing With an 800 Credit Score

A credit score in the 700s is pretty good and the rewards are nice. But for those few who crack 800? The financial world is their oyster.