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Helpful tips for managing your budget.

5 Reminders to Keep In Your Wallet Your purse or wallet can be more than just a place to pull your money out of so you can spend it. It...

Getting your credit report hacked can lead to identity theft. Have you taken the necessary precautions?

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Checking your credit report consistently for fraudulent activity may not be enough to protect your p...

Hint It can cost much less than expected

How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring Ask any jeweler how much money you should spend on an engagement ring and they’ll likely give you th...

Establish goals and habits now to prepare.

5 Financial Tips for First-Time Parents So a babe is on the way? Congrats! Along with the chaos of, well, everything that is to come, your f...

You could be holding yourself back from saving. Here's how to get your head in the game.

Mind Games Are Preventing You from Saving Money Saving money can be difficult, and sometimes your frame of mind can hold you back. Here are some neg...

Overspending lately? Try freezing your credit cards (literally!) or one of these other clever tricks.

Keeping Your Credit Cards Out of Your Own Hands Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to deb...

Child ID theft can take years to uncover so keep an eye on the following.

How to Protect Your Kids from Identity Theft Children are often victims of identity theft for two reasons: They have a clean identity that probab...

Bankruptcy can happen to anyone, and putting spending habits in check is the start to keeping more of your money.

Money Mistakes Everyone Can Learn From Not Preparing for Emergencies An emergency fund is important for anyone. A signing bonus—whether you...

Credit cards may have a bad rep, but they can help you jumpstart your credit history.

How to Start Building Your Credit Your first credit card can be the start to building your financial future. Just remember, how you us...

Have you noticed suspicious activity on your credit report? A fraud alert is easy to file, but be aware of how long it lasts.

Fraud Alerts: How They Can Help You Victims of identity theft or fraud may feel they don’t have many options to protect themselves. An e...

Check out these quick tips for paying down debt. What do you think?

3 Ways to Pay Down Your Debt Faster When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to ...

Do you know about the dangers of windows? Child proofing needs to be more comprehensive than you think.

How to Childproof Your House Children are often oblivious to the many dangers around them. Accidents in the home are a leading ca...

Don't call a handyman for basic home repairs. Here are four things every homeowner should know.

Homeowners: Know How to Complete These Basic Tasks Owning a home is infinitely rewarding but issues do pop up, and there’s no need to call a handyman e...

Worried about your eyesight? There's a few things you can do.

How to Support Better Vision For desk jockeys, or anyone who spends long hours staring at a screen, it’s important to pay m...

Want a home with cleaner air? Try one of these air-filtering plants!

Dual Purpose Plants: Cleansing and Decorating A good-looking houseplant adds pizzazz to your home. It can also be the next best thing to a live-in...

Automatic transfers are just the start to effortless saving tricks.

5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money The savings rate in America is pretty abysmal. Fifty-seven percent of Americans have less than $1,00...

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Try out these mantras to boost your mood.

4 Mantras to Make You Happy Some days, keeping a smile on your face can be a struggle. Whether you’re dealing with a stressful c...

How smart is your home? Here are six tools that will take your house to the next level.

Smart Home Gadgets That Will Elevate Your Home Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Sm...

A HELOC can be beneficial, but be wary of taking on debt.

How Does a Home Equity Line of Credit Work? If you want to make an important purchase but do not currently have the money, you don’t necessarily...

What's your favorite veggie? Here are some great ways to sneak more into your diet.

How to Sneak in More Veggies Trying to munch more veggies on the reg, but sick of salads and steamed sides? Below are a handful o...

Which task is usually left undone? Here are some management tips so you can get it done next time around.

4 Time Management Tips These days, we’ve all got busy schedules. From work to family and social commitments, it can b...

Being late on a debt--even six months late--doesn't legally allow a debt collector to harass you. Here's what you need to know about debt collection.

What Are Your Rights in Debt Collection? If debt collectors are calling or sending you letters demanding payment, you may be worried—and for ...

It can be overwhelming, but here's how you can get back on track.

Behind on Mortgage Payments? Follow These Tips Everyone who takes out a mortgage hopes to be able to make payments on time, but life sometimes gets...

Have you tried any of these unique home accents?

Unique Home Accents to Make Your Home More Fun Are you looking for out-of-the-box decorating ideas for your space? Below are a handful of interesti...

No more crumby car seats!

How to Keep the Inside of Your Car Clean No one likes a crumby car seat or a dashboard covered in dust. But as our lives get busier, it seems...

Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children. Here are some suggestions.

Books to Teach Young Readers About Money Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them lear...

You may be surprised at how energy efficient you can make your home without spending a fortune!

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out...

Check out these basic homeowner safety guidelines.

7 Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know Like most homeowners, you probably have your water heater strapped down and you flush out the gutter...

Want to lower your utility bills? Try these easy DIY tasks.

4 Ways to Slash Utility Bills With a DIY Energy Audit Fixing a few of your home’s most likely trouble spots can improve energy efficiency and save you a b...

Looking for a solution to your debt problem? A hardship plan might be the answer.

The Benefits of a Hardship Plan If you’re buried in credit card debt, there’s a reasonable solution that your credit card company ma...