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The 5 Best Luggage Scales
Before you head to the airport with a heavy suitcase, you should make sure it doesn't go over the weight limit. These luggage scales are here to save the day (and your budget).
8 Traits of People Who Live Debt-Free
Debt-free folks have a lot in common. If you adopt some of their habits, you can live debt-free, too.
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You might think that when it comes to big financial decisions, you only make logical, rational decisions. But research suggests that you don't.
How to Stop the Takeout Meal Cycle and Save
Takeout is tempting, but it's wreaking havoc on your savings. Stop the cycle with some savvy shopping and a little planning.
How to Raise Your Kids to Be Financially Independent
What your kinds don't know about money can hurt your wallet. One parent shares the lesson plan he used to teach his kids financial independence.
The 5 Hardest-to-Kill Houseplants
No matter how black your thumb, these hardy indoor growers will keep green whatever the level of inattention and neglect you care to give them.
13 Financial Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
Don't forget this very important person on your holiday gift list — you! How about one of these smart financial gifts?
10 Big Expenses You Can Easily Get Rid Of
The 80/20 rule applies to budgeting, too — 80% of your spend goes to 20% of your expenses. If you can cut those big costs, the savings are big, too.
6 Lessons on How to Be a Financial Grownup From Bobbi Rebell
How can you tell when you've become a financial grownup? Author Bobbi Rebell asks icons of the finance world to share their stories.
Best Money Tips: How to Buy and Sell Anything Online
Today we found articles on how to buy and sell anything online, businesses you can start without any money, and how to build a bank account firewall.
Best Money Tips: 20+ Best Apps for Selling Clothes
Today we found articles on the best apps for selling clothes, Halloween decorations you can DIY, and ways to be more charismatic.
10 Relationship Rules You Should Be Breaking
Rules are made for breaking — even in relationships. Ditch these old-fashioned mandates that may just be holding you back.
How to Throw a Fabulous (and Frugal!) Dinner Party
Dinner parties are lots of fun, but their costs can add up fast. Learn how to throw a deliciously memorable, yet budget-friendly party with these tips.
The 5 Best UPS Backup Batteries
Power surges and outages can zap your sensitive electronics. Keep your gear from getting fried with one of these best five UPS backup batteries.
What Happens to Your Store Credit Card When the Store Closes?
The retailer behind your store-branded credit card just went kaput. What happens to your plastic — and your debt — now?
How to Fight Back Against Mortgage Discrimination
Several big banks have been accused of unfairly lending to minority borrowers. Here's how to see if your lender is playing fair.