During tax season, it sometimes feels like were giving away all our hard-earned cash to the government. Deductions are a taxpayers best friend. What Is a Tax Deduction? Youre allowed to deduct several types of personal expenses from your taxable income each year. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire....

You know that thing you really need but are never willing to buy? It almost feels like a dirty secret. My dirty little secret is a feather pillow. I got it back in elementary school for Easter. Yeah, I had a random Easter Bunny. Also, yeah, gross; go ahead and shame me. And I dont feel like adding a $50 pillow to my Target bill. I also forget to add pillow to my weekly shopping list....

Mylittlebrother recently secured his first full-time job with benefits. (Little goes in italics because hes a giant.) His employer sent him an official offer a few days ago. Aside from the common whats a good 401(k)? question, hes stumbling through the health insurance portion. He knows he gets coverage… but what does it actually cover? What does HMO mean? And why are there so many options on this thing? Hes asking all the right health insurance questions or at least more than I did....

You know that oldJerry Seinfeld bit about public speaking? Put this plainly, public speaking is a ridiculous thing to be afraid of. Still, itremains at the top of the list. I think people are afraid in general, said Patrick McInnis, animprov performerand teacher in Florida. Communication is a fearful thing, in general. Being authentic is scary. When youre in front of a group of people, all eyes are you. Thats tough on self-esteem, saidDavid Abolafia, a stand-up comedian and comedy coach....

You guysalready knowIm a 24-year-old who had to move back in with her parents after college. Im not super proud of it, and I know Im lucky. I also know Im not the only one. Trade-Schools.netrecently tapped into this demographic by surveying 800 college graduates who moved back home. The results are just as interesting as moving back home. How Long are Young Folks Living at Home After College? Im right at the 10-month mark of my rent-payment hiatus at home....

Time tobuy a car? Nail-biting over whether your score will be high enough to get a good interest rate. New job requires a credit check? Nail-biting over whether that bad day in small claims court will stop you from getting hired. And your credit score could benefit. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Credit Scores Changed Dramatically in 2016 Its been a big year for credit score changes. Did you know? If your credit report currently lists a tax lien or civil judgment, your score could get a boost....

Quick Navigation Do you dream of living like a millionaire? What do you imagine? Fancy dinners, elaborate mansions, fast cars and designer clothes? Dont forget your grocery budget, fixer-uppers, bumming rides and second-hand stores. Oh, you didnt think millionaires worried about that stuff? Well, how do you think they became millionaires? Most (multi)millionaires work andbudgetjust like the rest of us only smarter. Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff....

BloggerKristina Seleshankoestimates her 12-by-14-foot and 33-by-3-foot gardens significantly cut her grocery bills during the summer of 2013. With returns like these, Penny Hoarders willing to get their hands dirty should take notice. Heres how to make the most of your garden tosave money on groceriesand cut your bill at checkout. Plant What You Eat Grow stuff you eat! exclaims Cape Cod, Massachusetts, backyard gardener Brittany Haskell. Im growing celery, green beans, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and squash....

Its the first of the month, and crap: Rent is due. Technically, your grace period is built into the last five days of the previous month… So you need money like by tomorrow to pay rent. Unfortunately, companies dont usually hand out daily paychecks. You could hit up the payday loan store. But like dont do that.The interest rate is terrifying. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

Youve probably heard of a401(k). Maybe youve heard of anIRA, too. But swimming in that alphabet soup is yet another retirement savings plan the 403(b). Either way, weve got the lowdown on these plans. Do I Qualify for a 403(b)? Its also available to some ministers. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed....

Thinking of starting a garden to save money on your grocery budget? Theres good news and bad news. Lets get the bad news out of the way first: Not everything you plant will be a money-saver. Lets take a look. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff. (Not to mention how hard it is to find a totally wilt-free bag....

Have you ever considered working as an Easter Bunny? Yes, its true spring offers yet another opportunity to dress up in a funny costume to earn money. On a few occasions, I even got to put down my camera and be Easter Bunny myself. Surprisingly, it was easy and fun! Curious about trying this seasonal job for yourself? Heres what you’re gonna wanna know. What Does an Easter Bunny Do? Its not just about sitting in a chair and waving to kids....

When I was in college, I needed all the extra money I could get. Contribute to the advancement of medicineandget paid? They were a students dream. Some required nothing more than a quick survey; others were clinical drug trials to treat various ailments. And these are specifically for Bostonians! 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff....