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6 money habits that are illegal
Careful! These "little things" you might be doing with money can land you in jail.
3 min read Jul 06, 2016 -
You’re an American, so why should you care about the Brexit? We give you 5 reasons
Britain’s brush-off to the EU means a stronger dollar, lower mortgage rates and more.
4 min read Jun 28, 2016 -
10 great 3-day weekend getaways near major cities
If you live in one of these cities, great vacation spots are just a short drive away.
4 min read May 25, 2016 -
We asked people to name their top financial regret. You won’t believe what they said
We asked people which of their money decisions make them go, ‘D’oh!’ See the answers.
3 min read May 17, 2016 -
5 simple ways to save money in 5 minutes
Time, even just a few minutes, is money. Find out how to cut costs in 300 seconds.
4 min read Mar 01, 2016 -
Online dating scams heart your cash, not you
Scammers target online dating sites. Look for these signs your love interest is a fraud.
4 min read Feb 11, 2016 -
Does debt consolidation hurt credit?
You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Feb 11, 2016 -
Turning 21? 5 things you must know about credit (before you screw it up)
It’s never too soon to build a good credit score. This advice can help get you started.
2 min read Jan 19, 2016 -
This handy chart of airline fees shows how costs compare on the major US carriers
Is that cheap fare hiding sky-high fees? See costs for bags, ticket changes and more.
9 min read Dec 24, 2015 -
How to avoid holiday charity scams
Protect yourself and your charitable contribution when helping others this holiday season.
2 min read Dec 07, 2015