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How to help crisis-proof your life

Get our guide to preparing your money and career for the unexpected.

The save-more-money checklist: fall 2023

You autumn know these fall money tips.

How to save money on dining out

These 10 tips could dish out restaurant savings.

10 saving tips every pet parent could use

Get more bark for your buck with these tips.

10 ways to save on appliances

Pay less for washers, dryers, ovens, and more.

How much to give at a wedding

Find the amount that's just generous enough.

Should you try the 100-envelope challenge?

What to know about this viral savings trend.

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10 tips to take a vacation for less than $500

Budget travelers share how they cut costs.

Real tricks to spend less and save more

Surprising ways to save money and still enjoy life.

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9 sneaky ways you overspend without noticing

Get wise to the ways companies take your money.

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How to save money on travel

Learn 9 tips to make a trip less expensive.

Save money when shopping online

Get what you need without overpaying—or being tricked into overbuying.

How to save money when planning a wedding

Here are 14 tips to keep your big day within budget.

How to spend less on gas

Here's how to pay less at the pump.

How to write a resume

Let your accomplishments tell your story.

How to write a cover letter

How to write a cover letter

Take the time to prove you deserve the job.

How to negotiate a job offer

Tips for getting the salary and benefits you want.

Do boomerang employees get paid more?

Returning to an old job could fast-track a raise.

Exit interview guide

Leave your job on good terms with these tips.

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20 side-hustle ideas that could bring in cash

Need extra income? These gigs might do the trick.

Great summer jobs for teens

Want a job over summer break? Here are 20 ideas.

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Show me the money: Pay transparency's rise

But is pay transparency leveling the paying field?

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How to ask for a raise

Millennials who got a bump share their tips.

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What's going on with student loans?

The latest on forgiveness--plus moves to consider.

A simple rule for saving and spending

50/15/5 for easy budgeting

It isn't about managing every penny. Track your money using 3 categories.

4 steps to choosing a health insurance plan

Here’s how to pick a plan to fit your needs.

How to start investing

It doesn't have to be overly complicated. Here's how to start investing even as a beginner.

Got $5,000? Here's what you could do with it

Here's where to consider stashing your cash.

9 types of retirement accounts

Here's a breakdown of some of the more common retirement account types.

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8 moves to help snowball retirement savings

These little steps could have a big effect later.

What's a robo advisor, and how does it work?

Learn about automated, low-cost investing.

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What is an HSA, and how does it work?

Here's everything you need to know about getting the most out of a health savings account

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Debt snowball vs. avalanche methods

Both approaches can help you pay off your debt. Which is right for you?

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How to balance debt, saving, and investing

Balancing paying off debt, saving, and investing for your future can be tricky. Following this step-by-step guide can help you decide which of your accounts and priorities should come first.

8 ways to help improve your credit score

Improving your credit score can make it easier—and cheaper—to borrow.

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4 steps to picking your investments

Here's what to do after putting money in your investment account.

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