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When Self-Care Actually Harms Your Budget
Self-care has become a critical way to cope with the stress of the modern world. But is it really just draining your bank account?
5 Easy Ways to Make Room for Baby
When you live in a small home or apartment, it can be tough to make room for another human. Here's how to maximize your space for your new addition.
Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
5 Pretty Projects for Pine Cones
If you have an excess of pine cones (or can get some), we have five festive decorating projects you can do on a dime.
20 Little Ways to Make Your Stuff Last Longer
Extend the useful life of the things you own — and extend the life of your savings account — with a few, easy, maintenances tricks.
12 Wacky (and Not-So-Wacky) Investment Strategies That Actually Work
The conventional wisdom on investing is to buy and hold for a long time. But there are other strategies that many investors use to grab an edge.
18 Amazing DIY Decorating Projects That Are Easier Than You Think
Need to a fun project to ward off cabin fever this winter? Spruce up your place with one of these easy, decorative DIY projects.
10 Signs You're a Closet Spendthrift
Spendthrifts can't budget or save because they can't afford to — they've spent all their money. Beware these costly habits.
10 Money Goals You Should Set for the Holidays
The holidays can blindside your bank account. This year, make it a goal to be kind to your finances!
What to Do if You're Laid Off Before You Retire
You’ve found yourself out of work before you were ready to retire. Don’t worry! You can make this transition work.
5 Myths about Deducting T&E Expenses
Don't let these five common tax and entertainment expense myths trip you up at tax time.
Re-Nesting: Tips for Moving Back in With Your Parents
Thanks to the sluggish economy, more and more kids are moving back in with their parents. Here are some suggestions for making the transition smooth.
Giving is Better Than Blogging... or IS it?
Giving is better than receiving. I do sincerely believe this, as much as I like receiving. And I do like getting stuff. You know that old saying about giving a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day... [more]
7 Tips for Stress-Free Retirement Investing
Investing for your future isn't a huge help if you spend each day stressing about it. Follow these suggestions for worry-free savings.
Who Moved My Stuff?
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10 Social Blunders to Stop Making by 30
By your third decade here on earth, you aren't a kid anymore — so stop acting like one.
4 Ways Credit Cards Manipulate You Into More Debt
We humans aren't always rational. Learn four psychological tricks credit card companies use to capitalize on your irrationality and maximize your debt.
5 Major Expenses That Are Surprisingly Cheaper Than Ever Before
Many of life's priciest buys aren't so pricey anymore. Have you noticed these five major costs coming down?
Best Money Tips: Teaching Kids About Money
Today we found some great articles on teaching kids about money, things that are causing your bills to skyrocket, and the best ways to make extra money.
Training Your Dog: 9 Hazardous Habits (and How to Break Them)
A dog doesn't need to graduate from an (expensive) obedience school to be good. Learn how to teach him the habits that will keep you both happy.