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How to Handle a Massive Medical Bill

Surprise medical bills can torpedo even the most well-planned budget. These simple steps help minimize the financial pain.

Truly owning your home takes time and money. If you want a bigger piece of the homeownership pie, here's how to build equity.

A balance transfer can help you pay down debt faster, but it comes with some costs, including a few you may not see.

Ready to ace that job interview? Of course you are, but just be sure you don't bring up one of these no-no topics.

A mortgage is one of the biggest financial moves you'll ever make. It pays to be picky with your lender.

Everyone needs an emergency fund, but with interest rates on savings accounts so low, where should you keep this money? Here are your options.

When searching for the perfect new home, make sure the location is perfect, too.

Tell us how you save money at the movies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

A night out at the bar can be a costly way to unwind. Here's how to do it on the cheap.

You don't have to be a handyman to take care of household hiccups. Instead, save money by handling these common problems yourself.

Boomers and millennials have one thing in common: Their financial habits can move markets.

If you're wondering which hotel loyalty program and credit card offers the most benefits and best value, we've got the breakdown for you.

Worried that a lack of scholarships will stunt your college savings? Don't worry; there are other smart ways to afford your degree.

Crowded places, watchful eyes, chatty strangers — these are the introvert's worst social nightmares. Here's how to soldier through.

Losing your wallet can cost you a lot more than your cash...especially if you keep these five things in it. Learn what to remove to protect yourself.

Diapers and formula aren't the only costs to consider when adding to your family. You'd better start thinking about college, too.

Follow these six steps and your holiday season will be credit card debt-free.

Tell us whether you use food delivery apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Say "See ya" to your soda habit with these infinitely healthier (and much cheaper!) alternatives.

You're ready for a shiny new set of wheels. All you need to do is make these important money moves, first.