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5 Sneaky Ways to Curb Your Online Shopping Habit

If your impulse shopping has you nervous every time you’re within range of an internet connection, fear not.

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The Income It Takes to Live Comfortably in Five Major Cities

Residents need to be earning six figures in one West Coast city.

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What Would You Sacrifice for a Better Work-Life Balance?

Would you rather live without your phone for a year of have your HR director move in with you?

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6 Surefire Ways to Negotiate at Retail Stores (Even if You Hate to Haggle)

If you don't ask, you'll never know.

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Should You Tip When Getting Takeout?

Does not sitting down equal no tip?

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Women Paid Less Than Men in Nearly All Major U.S. Occupations

Find out just how much less.

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How to Stop Fighting About Money With Your Partner

Money is the main reason couples fight—but all that financial bickering may be because we’re not talking about money enough.

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5 Steps New Grads Should Take to Boost Their Credit

First, get a credit card. Then follow these five steps.

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The Mystery of the Missing Money

Here's where that other 85% might be hiding.

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What Does That Little Chip On My Credit Card Do?

They're old news for Europeans.

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Where a Starbucks Latte Will Cost You the Most

Zurich is a pricey town.

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In Rare 'Antiques Roadshow’ Misfire, High School Art Gets Valued at $50,000

"... not bad for a high schooler in Oregon.”

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5 Apps That Make Saving Money a Breeze

Which one is right for you?

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5 Budget-Friendly Vacation Spots for 2016

Get the most bang for your buck.

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The TSA Is Getting Rich From Your Loose Change

In 2015, the agency made about $765,759.

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5 Personal Possessions You Can Rent (To Make Some Extra Cash)

If you’re short on time and strapped for pocket change, consider renting out these five items.

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4 Common Money Excuses That Hold Us Back

How to stop making excuses and start forming good financial habits.

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7 Items You Have at Home That Are Worth More Than You Think

Keep an eye out for these things that might be taking up space when they could be making you money.

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5 Things You Should Do to Spring Clean Your Finances

Your home isn’t the only area in your life in need of some tidying up.

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The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping

Traditionally, job hopping has been thought of as unstable, and has therefore been discouraged. However, that may be changing.

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What Happens When You Don't Pay Your Credit Card Bill

Pay your bill in full, on time, every month. If you miss a payment, the consequences are severe.

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7 Things to Never Buy at the Grocery Store

You can save 30 percent by creating your own snack-size bags of chips, and more helpful pointers.

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New Study Suggests That Retail Therapy Is Real—If You Buy the Right Things

Money may be able to buy happiness after all.

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You Can Now Hop a Private Jet For Just $109

Say goodbye to cramped legs and long lines.