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We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
Today we found articles on fast food hacks that’ll save you money, things to do every day that will make you smarter, and what to do instead of having a garage sale.
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I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
Not free to be poor
Nobody wants to be poor. It's a dangerous and constrained position to be in. But there are people out there (me, for instance) who are relatively happy to live at a fairly low st
Quick and Dirty Skin Care for Men: How Grandpa Used to Do It
Back in the day, careful personal grooming was manly. Get reacquainted with the simple skin care rites of our forefathers and look and feel younger, too.
Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: Would You Ding Your Credit to Get Out of Debt?
Tell us if you would ding your credit to get out of debt and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $150 or one of two $25 Amazon Gift Cards!
6 Smart Ways to Help Your Appliances Retain Their Value
Keeping household appliances spick, span, and humming like brand-new and they'll keep their worth for years to come.
6 Hidden Dangers of Credit Card Balance Transfers
We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.
Are You Getting Ripped Off by One of These 8 Unnecessary Services?
The surest way to waste money is to buy products and services you don't need. If you're paying for any of these, stop!
5 New Income Streams Anyone Can Create
If your spending is a river, you may need additional income streams to keep it flowing. Here are five easy ways to make or save more money.
How to Turn Unwanted Gift Cards Into Cash
What to do with that stack of gift cards you're never gonna use? Sell them for cash, or trade them for gift cards you really will use. It's easy!
15 Ways to Suck Up at Work That Won't Make You Feel Slimy
Hard work and smarts will only get you so far. If you want to get to the top, you need to master the art of sucking up — but it doesn't have to, well, suck.
Here's How Much More You're Paying for These 6 Convenience Buys
A quick coffee or swing by the vending machine sounds awfully convenient, but the damage to your wallet is anything but.
This One Easy Strategy Will Lead to Better Decisions
Before you decide on anything, try on all your options. How do they feel?
Canned vs. Dried Beans: Which Are Cheaper?
Should you buy dried beans or canned? Discover which kind costs 50% less.
5 Types of Overspenders — Which One Are You?
There are different types of chronic overspenders. Which one are you?
Best Money Tips: Fast Food Hacks That'll Save You Money
Today we found articles on fast food hacks that’ll save you money, things to do every day that will make you smarter, and what to do instead of having a garage sale.
How to Budget Consistently Without a Steady Paycheck
Adapting your finances to the freelance life takes a little finesse. No worries: You can budget like a boss even without a steady income.
U.S. Government Offers "Free" $50,000 to Troubled Homeowners
Are you struggling to pay for your mortgage? Uncle Sam is gearing up to pass out up to $50,000 to troubled homeowners, and it doesn't have to be repaid.
How Families Can Earn and Use Travel Rewards
As a solo traveler, you may have your travel rewards strategy down pat. But what about when you're planning to bring the family?
4 False Assumptions That Could Threaten Your Retirement Years
Are you heading for a rough retirement? If you're counting on these things in your golden years, you may be in for a rude awakening.
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