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Best Money Tips: Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Finances

Today we found some great articles on simple habits that will transform your finances, where to find popular toys for cheap, and how to save money as a poor college student.

Buy Baby Bunting... But don't pay full price!

Registering for all the newest baby gadgets can be a blast, but it also can be a financial strain on you and those that you have on your wishlist. While it may seem that “baby pos

Best Money Tips: 31 Brilliant Ways to Use Dish Soap

Today we found some great articles on brilliant uses for dish soap, financial habits worth picking up, and ways to shop without spending any money.

It's A Small (And Changing) World After All

It's easy to stick our heads in the sand and say that the answer to "Life, The Universe, and Everything" is 42. But we all very well know that the world we live in is

8 Reasons to Stay Calm When the Market Tanks

Panicking over the recent market downturn? Deep breaths. Your money will be okay this time, and next time, too. Here's why.

Best Money Tips: Stretch Your Dinner Dollars Further on Your Night Out

Today we found some stellar articles on stretching your dinner dollars further on your night out, ways to network and get educated, and how to work a student discount.

13 DIY Halloween Costumes for Your Pets

Let your four-legged friends in on some Halloween fun, too. Make one of these simple and spook-tacular pet-friendly costumes.

This Year’s Hot Toy is Next Year’s Trash

Our commitment to saving money has always prevented my family from buying the current year’s “Hot” toys. Every year that I hold tight to the de

Best Money Tips: Define Your Fashion Style Without Breaking the Bank

Today we found some stellar articles on defining your fashion style and saving money, tips for effectively using layaway, and cutting winter costs and saving for the holidays!

Best Money Tips: 15 Things to Do Before 2015 Ends

Today we found smart things to do before 2015 comes to an end, the best ways to make the most of Black Friday, and tips on overcoming things that limit your potential.

Credit Card Fees: Hidden and Otherwise

Annual fees, grace periods, balance transfer options…it's a wonderful world of credit card jargon out there, and depending on your needs and planned u

The PenFed Promise Visa Card Offers a Way to Escape Your Big Bank

With industry best interest rates and no fees, the PenFed Promise Visa card may be just the trick for borrowers looking to break the big bank habit.

Prioritizing Savings During the Holidays: Highlights from Our Chat With EARN and SaverLife

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with EARN and SaverLife on prioritizing savings during the holidays!

Avoid speed-trap tickets with a radar & laser detector - Under $30

I know I am going to get a bunch of negative feedback on this one so let me put those issues on the table immediately. This article is NOT intended to help people speed

How to Pay Down $100 Worth of Debt This Week

With some creativity and effort, you can boost your bottom line quickly to pay down a small debt or save something extra.

Don't rely on credit for your emergency fund

There's a large group of financial advisors who suggest using credit in place of an emergency fund. That way, you can invest your entire portfolio for maximum return (such as

Best Money Tips: Balancing Love and Money

Today we found some fantastic articles on tips for balancing love and money, saving big on winter utilities, and how to start an IRA.

Student Loans: The Third Way to Ruin Your Finances

"Is college worth it?" has become a difficult question to answer — and answering wrong could saddle you with years of debt. Here are your options.

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