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Why Retail Therapy Feels Good, But Won't Make You Happier in the Long Run

The high you get from buying something can be self-reinforcing.

6 Ways to Splurge Strategically (and Get the Most Bang for Your Buck)

If you're smart about your budget, you'll have the means to spend a bit extra on high-ticket items or experiences.

4 Money Moves to Make Before the End of the Year

Avoid the holiday debt that most of us drag into the new year.

Our Poor Sleep Habits Cost the Economy Billions Each Year

Sleep-deprivation hurts more than just yourself.

7 Ways to Have a Frugal Holiday (Without Feeling Like a Scrooge)

Soak up every bit of the holiday celebration while sticking to your budget.

Patagonia to Donate $10 Million in Black Friday Sales to Environmental Causes

The company made five times more than was expected.

Control Your Credit Card Spending With a Service That Pays Your Bill as You Buy

Services like Debitize can make your credit card more like a debit card, ensuring you don't spend more than you have.

Here’s One Way You May Not Realize Airlines Are Scamming You

The “friendly skies” are rarely friendly in practice, but this is pretty outrageous.

Why the Cheapest Flight on Travel Sites Could End Up Costing You More

Read the fine print before booking that affordable flight.

5 Tips for Moving Back in With Your Parents

Forced to move back in with your parents? Here's how to make it work.

How to Get the Most From a Counteroffer

When you land a new job offer and your current gig comes back to you with more money or a better title, what do you do?

Amazon to Refund Parents Whose Children Made In-App Purchases Without Permission

A federal judge ordered the company to set up a year-long payment system for the estimated $86 million in unauthorized in-app purchases made by kids.

What Did the Original U.S. Nickel Look Like?

The first five-cent coin was a "half-disme." That's not a typo.

4 Expert-Approved Ways to Cope With Your Financial Anxiety

Studies show that people with high levels of debt are more prone to stress and depressive symptoms.

Dubai Businessman Pays $9 Million for a License Plate

In the United Arab Emirates, single-digit license plates are highly coveted.

"If you can't participate in this chain letter you didn't ask for, let me know within five days so it will be fair to those participating!"

A Brief History of the Chain Letter

Chain letters aren't always about money or bad luck: Some chain letters have urged people to pass on underpants.

These Jobs Saw the Biggest Pay Increases from 2015 to 2016

Positions in marketing, sales, and healthcare all made the list.

6 Ways to Find Out How Much Your Coworkers Make

Use one of these strategies to gauge how much your cubemates are getting paid—and whether it’s time to ask for a raise.

6 Steps for Disputing an Error on Your Credit Report

A 2012 study by the Federal Trade Commission found that one in four people found errors on their credit reports that might affect their scores.

The Government Is Buying Up $20 Million Worth of Excess Cheese

That's a lot of cheddar.

4 "Frugal" Habits That Might Not be Worth the Savings

Some methods of saving cash take more time and effort than they’re worth.

Ask for an Income Tax Extension? You Must File by October 17

Time is running out!

5 Ways to Prepare for Old Age When You're Young

It’s not fun to prepare for the inevitable, but it’s important—and you don’t need to be over 60 to start planning.

Young Women Tend to Be More Financially Independent Than Young Men

They’re more likely to pay their own rent, do their own taxes, and have their own health insurance.

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