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The 5 Best Stay-At-Home Fitness Essentials

With local gyms and parks closed, you'll need to get creative if you want to maintain your regular workouts. Luckily, a few key items will help you set up the perfect home gym.

The 5 Best Label Makers

Staying organized isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these label makers and your stuff will never get lost.

22 Reasons to Write a Letter

From getting coupons to making your voice heard, a physical letter can do much more than an email. Discover 22 reasons why you should love the letter.

How to Make Good Money Teaching English in China

If you want to make good money as a teacher, you might want to move to China.

5 Steps to Getting a Free (or Close to Free) Vacation in 9 Months or Less with Credit Cards

Here is a step by step plan to earn enough credit card rewards for a free vacation in 9 months or less.

How to Invest in Mutual Funds

Mutual funds have long been and easy way to invest in a broad range of securities. Here's how to get started!

10 Simple Household Repairs Every Frugal Person Should Master

Why call an expensive pro to fix every little thing around the house when you can just DIY? Get out your toolkit and get to work!

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Memory From 2018?

Tell us about your favorite memory from 2018 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

34 Smart Ways to Cut Your Electric Bill

You won't get rich quick by cutting your electric bill, but you can have a small victory every month by saving some of your hard-earned cash.

How Longevity Insurance Can Keep You From Outliving Your Money

People are living longer than ever. Longevity insurance promises you won't outlive your retirement savings.

4 Things You Need to Know About Disability Insurance

What would happen to your income if you were suddenly unable to work?

10 Easiest Items to "Flip" for Cash

There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!

How to Pay for College When You Didn't Get a Scholarship

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

How to Make an Emergency Preparedness Kit

Don't put off prepping for a disaster until it's too late. It's time to get your emergency kit together, STAT.

The 5 Best Home Hair Dyes

Keeping your hair color fresh on a budget isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these home hair dyes and you can get salon-quality cover at home for next to nothing.

7 College Courses That Will Boost Your Career

If you want to kick-start a career, you'll need skills. These college elective courses will make you smarter — and more hirable.

Interest Rates Are Rising: Here's Where to Keep Your Cash

It's important to have some cash on hand. But where should you be keeping it?

Why Your IRA Shouldn't Double as an Education Savings Plan

Your IRA may have the option to help pay for college, but that doesn't mean it should be your go-to education savings plan.

7 Common Travel Myths That People Need to Stop Believing

You've always wanted to travel more, but you worry about the cost or the risks or the inconvenience. Good news -- your worries are probably unfounded.

10 Easy Plumbing Repairs That Don't Require a Plumber

Tired of paying for plumbing repairs? A plumbing industry veteran shares 10 easy repairs that don't require an expensive visit from the plumber.