The 7 cheapest places for a European beach vacation
Jetting off to a European beach seems like the ultimate dream—but it also sounds like it could cost you a pretty penny. But luckily, we're here to help.
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Got $1,000 saved up? Here’s what you should do with it
So you've finally started working and managed to save up a little cash. But with so many goals competing for your attention, what should you prioritize?
This Map Shows How Much People Spend On Wedding Gifts in Each State
How much should you spend on a wedding gift? Luckily, several experts are sharing their tips, so you make the right move at your summer 2017 weddings.
Why using a credit card is a good idea, even if you can afford to pay cash
A persistent myth among people new to credit cards is that you don’t need a card unless you’re planning to carry a balance on it. After all, if you can afford to buy something outright, why not just pay cash? A related…
Every item at this new online grocery store costs $3
All of the items at this new online grocery store are private label, have way cooler packaging than most generic brands and cost just $3.
These 15 states are having tax-free days for back-to-school shopping
Summer is flying by, and back-to-school shopping season is around the corner. Fortunately, many states are offering tax-free holidays to ease the burden on families.
Inspired by the Elon Musk Challenge, this woman spent $2 a day on food for a month
If you did the math, do you think you could survive on just $2 a day for food? This woman tried it, and here's what she discovered.
4 tips for starting a business selling stuff online
If you want to be more than an occasional seller and have ambitions to start an online business, here are four steps to take.
6 smart ways to save money on Amazon right now
There are a number of tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your Amazon purchases, so make sure you are employing all them before you buy!
What $100 was worth the decade you were born
Have you ever wondered how big your savings account would've been 100 years ago? Here's what $100 was worth in every decade since 1920.
This map shows how much you have to earn to afford rent in every state
You may have heard that you shouldn’t spend more than one-third of your income on rent. Unfortunately, rising rent costs often make that unrealistic.
How to be an Airbnb host when you don’t have a spare room
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The 10 highest-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree
Believe it or not, there are dozens of careers (and millions of jobs) that pay high salaries and full benefits—but don't require a bachelor's degree.
9 ways to score free or cheap lodging when you travel
If you dream of traveling but don’t believe it fits your budget, check out these tips that could help you score cheap—and in some cases free—lodging.
5 financial mistakes that can doom your future
Unfortunately, while it takes a lot of small, smart decisions to grow your wealth, it only takes a few mistakes to derail your efforts.
Here Are 7 Brands That Are 100% Made In The USA
Take a look at the tags on your clothing, and you’ll find that hardly (if any) of them will say made in the USA. Your inexpensive, trendy clothing might look good on you and feel easy on your wallet, but it can come…
This company wants to help you fight that expensive traffic ticket
Getting a speeding ticket can be expensive — and a pain if you decide to fight it in court. TIKD, which launched its website in February, wants to handle the ticket for you. Users enter where and when they got…
How to get a jump on saving for retirement in your 20s
The sooner you start putting money away for retirement, the more time you will have to benefit from the power of compound interest.
This chart helps you check your family’s grocery budget
Is your grocery budget out of control? Before making big changes, you might want to check out what other family's grocery budgets are like.
You can earn $110 just by installing this free app
If you have a smartphone and download the app called Smart Panel, the company behind the app will pay you $110 over the course of a year.
How ‘Basic Economy’ airfares can actually cost you more money
If you were thinking about booking a basic economy ticket to save money on your next flight, you might want to think again.
A lot of people are getting a raise this weekend
A lot of Americans are getting a raise this holiday weekend. Minimum wage hikes take effect Saturday in cities, counties and states across the country.
5 tips for avoiding gas station skimmers this summer
Gas stations, among the last retailers to install fraud-reducing EMV-chip card readers, remain an attractive target this summer for card-skimming crews.
3 things you should know about apps that let you pay your friends back
Person to person—or P2P—payment apps allow users to easily transfer money from their bank account or credit card to another person’s account.
This simple trick will help you save two full paychecks this year
There's a simple budgeting trick that can help you avoid spending almost 8 percent of your take-home pay this year, and we promise you'll barely notice!
7 mistakes first-time homebuyers make—And how to avoid them
It’s tough being a first-time buyer in today’s housing market. Home prices are hitting record highs in many parts of the country, often selling for more than the asking price, and going from list to close in a record 37…
What’s the best way to keep track of your money?
If you want to stay on top of your finances, you have to know where your money is going. The best way to do that is to find a method of keeping track of how much you bring in and…
7 ways you’re wasting money on moving costs
Nobody likes moving. It’s expensive, daunting and exhausting. But that doesn’t mean you have to trash your budget to do it. Here are some common ways people waste money on moving. Don’t fall into these traps the next time you…
New report shows that a staggering number of identities were stolen last year
Considering there are just about 7.3 billion people in the world, your chance of keeping your identity to yourself isn't great.
9 ways you’re wasting money at professional sports games
Go out to the ballgame. Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Before too long, that night out at the ballpark gets pretty expensive.
7 Ways You’re Throwing Money Away At The Airport
If you’d rather spend your hard-earned money at your destination (rather than the airport), it might be worth making a few tweaks to your travel routine.
10 Easy Ways To Add An Extra $1,000 To Your Bank Account This Month
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Here’s how not to get ripped off at the doctor’s office
The doctor’s office is a risky place for people with slim savings. Maybe you need to go in for a routine physical. A persistent cough. A weird rash that WebMD couldn’t identify. Whatever it is, a $300 invoice probably isn’t part…
Here’s what to expect from online surveys that promise to make you money
Make sure you understand the world of online surveys first—before you get set on the idea as a side gig or a way to make quick money.
What to do when your emergency fund runs out
You’ve cut spending to the bone, sold excess stuff and hustled every side gig imaginable. But your emergency fund, if it ever existed, is on fumes.
Where does the money that gets taken out of my paycheck go?
Do you know why money gets taken out of your paycheck? If you don't, you're not alone. Nearly 64 million people are perplexed by their pay stubs.
Here’s How Kids Can Get Free Meals This Summer In Every State
For many kids, summer means warm days spent playing kickball. But for others, it means missing out on a healthy school lunch.
Yes, you can still eat organic on a tight budget—Here’s how to do it
Eating organic can be expensive. But it doesn't have to be. Here are some useful tips for making organic work with your budget.
Is living in a college dorm worth the high cost?
Living in a college dorm is a pricey endeavor – usually around $10,000 or more. When you weigh all the pros and cons, is a dorm worth it?
Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, Dress Barn and Justice will close 250 to 650 stores
Ann Taylor, Dress Barn, Loft, Lane Bryant, Justice, Maurices and Catherines will close between 250 and 650 locations over the next two years.
Everything you need to know about ‘Smart speakers’
Apple is getting into the smart speaker market with the HomePod, the company’s first entirely new product in three years. It’s a relatively young hardware category made popular by the Amazon Echo. Now, more tech companies are rushing out their…
Meet the couple who traveled the world on $750 per month
Meagen Collins and Tom Williams were able to travel on the more expensive continents for only $750 per person a month on average. Here's how they managed:
Here’s why using your debit card can help you save money
You probably already know paying with cash is a good way to manage your money. But making purchases with a debit card might be even better.
10 facts about pressed pennies you probably don’t know
If you have ever visited an amusement park, a large zoo or another family-oriented vacation spot, you probably have a pressed penny.
This city is helping employees pay off their student loans
Paid time off, health care, a 401(k) and ... student loan repayment? Be sure to ask about this benefit the next time you look for a new job.
The best ways to save money on vacation, according to travel bloggers
These travel bloggers make their living traveling the world and dishing out trip advice—and here they spill their secrets.
10 Cheap and Easy DIY Gifts For All Your Summer Weddings
If you've been invited to a wedding or two (or more!) this summer, the thought of giving pricey gifts could have you feeling stressed.
5 microwave mug recipes you can make for less than $4
Microwave cooking is all the rage, and it’s easy to see why. It’s cheap, easy and fits perfectly into our busy schedules. Save the five-course meal for when you have friends over. When you just want to curl up in…
Don’t let last-minute flights wreck your budget—Here are 5 easy ways to save this summer
Here’s how to find cheap last-minute flights, whether you’re traveling for a family emergency, a business trip on short notice or a spontaneous escape.
This app helps get your money back when packages arrive late
If you paid for guaranteed delivery and your package arrives late, this app will attempt to collect a discount or refund on your behalf.