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Ask the Readers: What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?

Tell us what advice you would give your younger self and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What Was Your Best Investment in 2017?

Tell us about your best investment in 2017 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The 5 Best Gaming Headsets

A good gaming headset can take you right into the video game (well, sort of). Check these top picks for the best in audio quality, comfort, and other cool functions.

10 Awesome Jobs for People Who Want to Work From Home

It is possible to have a great job working from home — just follow one of these career paths.

5 Personal Finance Lessons From “The Hobbit”

You won't find an ATM in Smaug's lair, but you will find some pearls of financial wisdom scattered about the Lonely Mountain and Middle Earth.

Halloween Is Over. Now, Go and Buy Your Costume.

With the exception of Christmas, Halloween is the most lucrative holiday for retailers. But as a frugal shopper, you can still be the star of the show next year, and you can spend

Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Entertain Yourself At Home

Today we found some stellar articles on free ways to entertain yourself at home, financial basics every teen needs to know, and ways to pay less for baby-sitting.

How More Vacation Time Can Increase Productivity

Employees in other countries have fewer working hours and longer vacations than Americans while being just as productive. Here's what we can learn.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 10/26, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

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Intimidated by Retirement Investing? Get Professional Help!

It might seem like something of a no-brainer to ask for professional investment advice, particularly about retirement. That said, there's still an astonishing number of people I know who don't. [more]

DCU Visa Platinum Secured Card Review

You may not have heard of the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), but its Visa Platinum Secured Card beats the competition with low fees and APR.

Best Money Tips: Fun and Festive Fourth of July Treats

Today we found some great articles on Fourth of July treats, creating new routines, and tips for eating healthy on a budget.

Best Money Tips: Unique Ways to Cut Wedding Costs

Today we found some fantastic articles on unique ways to cut wedding costs, beating the latest airline fees, and organizing your workday.

Best Money Tips: Get Your Kids to Save

Today we found some stellar articles on getting your kids to save, saving by spending on select days, and things you shouldn't keep in your wallet.

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8 Smart and Fun Things You Could Do if You Paid Less Rent

You could be having a whole lot of fun if you paid less rent. Maybe it's time to move?

Best Money Tips: Free (and Almost Free) Spring Family Fun

Today we found some fantastic articles on spring family fun, ways to spring-clean your budget, and reducing your income taxes.

New Ideas for Old Neckties

Recently, at an open mic night event my husband and I attended with friends, I noticed an interesting use of a recycled necktie. Seeing this reminded me of a skirt I saw years ago

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Travel?

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Ask the Readers: Who Do You Think Should Pay on a First Date?

Tell us who you think should pay for a first date and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!