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First Step of Investing? Don't!

Investments may seem like a good way to get wealthy, but they can make you poor just as easy. Before investing in anything, beware of these red flags.

Are You a Sucker for Student Loans?

It's worth taking some time, effort, and ingenuity to figure out how to make it work for you. So go for it! Learn, grow, improve your prospects!

Can Budgeting Help Avoid Hard Financial Times?

Do you budget? It may help you through tough financial times, or getting into financial trouble in the first place.

How-Many-Factor-Authentication?

How many online accounts do you have? Are they safe from hackers and scammers? If so, that means you've probably been careful, or at least lucky.

It's Time to Up Your Personal Privacy Game

Whether they are listening to us, watching us, or silently collecting data, there are steps you can take to reduce or stop the data collection.

Bills Piling Up? Time to Cut Costs!

It's the end of the month, and money's tight. How to cut down on your costs? We've got a few suggestions...

The Revolutionary Hipster's Thrifty Gift Guide

Stop the madness! Here are some simple ways to undercut the gluttony of the holidays and show people you love them in ways that count.

Do You Budget During Difficult Times? You Should!

If you don't, you’re probably setting yourself up for financial ruin. Check this out...

Preparing for a Loss of Income

Are You Prepared to Weather a Loss of Income?

A loss of income can result from a job loss, pay cut, injury or illness. It's not something that many people want to think about. Here are some tips to help you prepare.

Feeling Financial Stress?

Short on cash, late payments, increasing debt? Check out these blinking red lights that indicate financial trouble.

Oddball Tips for Saving Money

Saving money isn't rocket science, but it is a gutsy habit. And you need to be gutsy when it comes to money. Shave off some savings for yourself on everything you do.

Innovative Ways of Cutting Debt

Do you owe money on student loans, credit cards or a mortgage? This video can show you ways to free up money to help cut down on your debt.

Budgeting During Difficult Times

Do You Have Oversight of Your Finances?

Many people are struggling to keep track of their money, their bills, etc., and this is nothing new. How often have you been short on cash or forgotten to pay a bill?

Going Through a Financially Challenging Time?

Financial challenges can disrupting to your budget, especially if it's tight. But what if your tight budget actually had more flexibility to accommodate these challenges?

How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Are you or your family living right up to your income? Or perhaps you are going a bit beyond your income to make ends meet—running up credit card debt or dipping into savings. If so, you are not alone.

Budget Trouble: Broke Right after Payday?

You know that feeling you get when you get paid? You feel happy and rich and the sky is the limit! It's a great feeling, but it doesn't last long, does it?

Think Twice Before You One-Click Purchase

Beware of Offers to Improve Your Credit Score