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5 Steps to Successful Budgeting

Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.

Memorial Day is almost here. Celebrate the long weekend with these easy ways to rake in extra cash.

Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.

The President's isn't the only government social media account given to daily official pronouncements. Here's how to stay up to date with the Feds.

Managing debt isn't easy. And it gets even more difficult when debt collectors start hounding your family members. Know your rights.

There's a lot of confusion about what government food assistance can — and cannot — buy. Here's a rundown.

One of the best things about renting is that most problems aren't yours — they're the landlord's. But not these.

Wait, you can rack up airline miles by eating out at your favorite restaurants? Yes, it's true!

You and your spouse may be on the same page with beliefs, and parenting methods, but are your financial goals in line?

If you shop smart and keep your recipes simple and healthful, you really can eat for a whole week on just $20. Here's how.

Selling items online is so easy to do these days. But you still have to watch out for scammers.

Before you place an order through your favorite online retailer, consider these reasons to use credit instead of debit.

There will be lots of things to learn during your first year of college. Make sure you master these money moves between classes.

Dreaming of getting rid of everything you own and becoming a globe-trotter? This is how you can actually make it happen.

If you want to keep your car running smoothly — and your savings account full — get proactive about regular maintenance.

You need cash, and you need it fast. Stop hitting up your friends for spare change, and start one of these lucrative side gigs!

Believe it or not, back-to-back rejection can lead you straight to success.

Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.

Could your home use a little TLC? These modern makeovers will add serious resale bang to your buck.

Board games have come a long way since the days of Monopoly, Chess, and Scrabble. Play any of these games with your friends and you'll have a blast.