Keeping your credit score in check when times are tough can be difficult. Jerry Morgan has been there. Around the same time, Vivienne lost her job. No one plans on being in that situation, Jerry said. We just kind of kept going and stayed focused and looked forward to tomorrow. Meanwhile, their credit scores steadily dropped. For nearly 10 years, Jerry simply didnt check his. Frankly, with the experiences we have gone through, I was embarrassed to even check, he says....

Having an abundant garden that yields more produce than you might eat is a good problem to have. The only issue: how to use up that fresh produce before it goes bad. But its not something you just do on a whim. Author and homesteader Melissa K. Norris demonstrates the steps of canning cherry pie filling. They include, clockwise from top left, cooking the pie filling to get it to thicken, measuring the headspace, putting the jars in the canner to process and the cherry pie filing once it’s been canned....

After all, seeing new places will be good for our souls but what about our bank accounts? The answer lies in free travel. Skip Human Interaction and Let Pets Host You Instead Fancy exploring new homes and new places? Prefer the company of animals over people? Housesitting is a great way to explore other parts of the country or world for free. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

Time for some real talk: Your LinkedIn profile probably sucks. I know mine sure did. Heres how I tackled mine. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill? A half-hour is all you gotta make a huge difference. Customize Your URL...

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Its common for people in relationships to have different approaches to money. One might be a spender, while the other might be a saver. Upbringing probably plays the biggest role in someones financial style, Small said. No Interest Til Almost 2027? It can help both of you understand the why behind your beliefs about money. Sometimes, well replicate what we saw growing up and other times people will consciously do the direct opposite....

Are your friends and family tired of hearing your opinions oneverythingunder the sun? (Seriously, Uncle Mike, can we ever have a peaceful family dinner?) A website calledYouGov Americawill do more than just listen to your opinions it will pay you for sharing them. Make Your Voice Heard on Yahoo! For instance, Yahoo! No Interest Til Almost 2027? To get started, youll answer some questions about your household and beliefs. Then youll launch into taking surveys on everything from celebrities to brands to politics....

I have a drugstore problem. (Its rude not to when theyre buy one, get one free, you know?) Inevitably, what should be a $5 purchase turns into $50. Am I hungry for Capn Crunch now that I no longer shop in stores? Am I saving money? In more ways than I thought I would. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk....

Having a family is expensive. What you might not know is there are ways to save cash without sacrificing anything at all. Yup, its time to take a look at your cell phone bill. You could be wastingat least$70 a month by using an expensive name-brand web connection. A cell service calledPure TalkUSAcould keep you connected for way less without giving up anything at all. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too?...

Those are the big kahunas that dominate the wireless industry but they also charge the highest prices. Maybe youve thought of switching to a different carrier, but youre not sure it would be worth it. Exactly how much money would you really save? Its hard to know for sure, right? Actually, its easier to find out than you might think. All you have to do is answer four quick questions....

Maybe you lost your job, your paycheck hasnt cleared, or you faced an unexpected account-drainer this month. Sometimes you just forget to plan ahead. But if your landlord isnt very forgiving, they can stick you with some serious late fees. Thats perfectly good money you could actually put toward the rent. The truth is, this happens to more of us than you might think. In fact,$5 billionin late fees are going into our landlords pockets every year....

Like everyone else, Im attached to my phone. So youd think Id be fairly attached to my provider. In fact, I hate it. Ive looked into other service providers, but this process has lead to questions. Like:Is this really going to be better and cheaper than what I have going for me now? Apparently, plans start at $20 a month and include unlimited talk and text. And there are zero overage fees....

Congress is deadlocked over thenext stimulus bill. Officially,10.2% of people are unemployed, though economists say the actual number is much higher. Expanded unemployment benefits expired last month, leaving millions of people unable to pay their bills. So with so much economic turmoil, why is the stock market on fire? Did Wall Street miss the memo about how bad things are right now? Small businesses are struggling, but they arent represented on stock indexes....