Remember travelers checks? In the days before ubiquitous automated teller machines, they were a useful product. You could use them almost like cash -- but you could carry more than
Today we found articles on gift card hacks that every shopper should know, travel websites to help you find the cheapest flight, and the best time to buy big-ticket items.
What do you know about flood protection? Even if you have insurance, you might not be covered...but getting coverage might also be easier than you think.
Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.
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Forget Your Weaknesses and Build on Your Strengths to Find Success
Choosing the path of least resistance doesn't mean you're lazy; it means you're playing to your strengths. Here's why you should keep doing it.
Savings Bonds as Interest-Earning Travelers Checks
Remember travelers checks? In the days before ubiquitous automated teller machines, they were a useful product. You could use them almost like cash -- but you could carry more than
What Booze Teaches Us About Money
Besides not wasting all of it at the bar, there's a lot booze can teach us about money.
$20 in San Francisco: The Best Ways to Spend It
Baghdad by the Bay is not known as a cheap place to live, but it does boast plenty of cheap outings. Find out how far 20 bucks will take you there!
9 Simple Ways to Save on Hotel Stays
If you're looking for a hotel room at a discount — or even just a couple of nice extras — check out these insider-y secrets.
How to Save Money on Travel With an Awesome Group Vacation
A fun vacation with a big group is a cost saver, but also a challenge. Avoid some planning and organization mistakes with these tips and tools.
How to Navigate 4 Tricky Family Money Situations
Mixing money matters and family dynamics can make gatherings more awkward than usual. Learn to manage both for happier finances and family.
Dads Who Do Dishes Raise Ambitious Daughters (and 4 Other Ways Any Parent Can Help Their Kid Succeed)
A recent study found that daughters of fathers who help with household chores are more ambitious. Try more ways to encourage children to aim high.
Your 401K in 2017: Here's What's New for You
2017 may not bring a lot of changes to your 401K, but you can still make sure you're making the most of your retirement plan.
Here's How Your Taxes Will Change When You Retire
While you plan for all the travel and hobbies you'll do in retirement, you should probably plan for your taxes, too.
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Best Money Tips: Gift Card Tricks Every Shopper Should Know
Today we found articles on gift card hacks that every shopper should know, travel websites to help you find the cheapest flight, and the best time to buy big-ticket items.
Save Money with a Dependent Care Tax Credit and FSA
If you pay for day care or other services, you may be able to save thousands with an FSA, the Child and Dependent Care Credit, or both.
14 Signs You Have a Toxic Relationship With Money
Money is just a tool, right? It is until it becomes part of our identity, and then it becomes a problem. Learn to identify the signs.
7 Ways Auto-Payments Can Screw You
Auto-pay can be a convenient way to pay for regularly billed goods and services. As with other conveniences, that benefit comes at a price.
10 Surprising Facts About Flooding and Your Home
What do you know about flood protection? Even if you have insurance, you might not be covered...but getting coverage might also be easier than you think.
6 Cleaning Rules You Should Be Breaking
The thing about the old tried and true is that sometimes it isn't true. Have you been cleaning the house wrong?
The 5 Best Underwater Watches
If you need a watch that can tell time on land and sea, then one of our Best 5 swim watches is the watch for you.
Where to Turn When Your Bank Doesn't Love You Anymore
Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.
Do You Need a Disaster Survival Kit?
I've always thought of disaster preparedness as something for the highly paranoid or mildly insane. Current events have led me to believe in being better safe than sorry.