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10 Basic Manners You Must Teach Your Kids

No, etiquette is not dead! Help your little ones get ahead by teaching them these basic manners.

Are You Frugal or Cheap?

Saving money is great — but sometimes, it can be taken too far. Are you crossing the line from savvy frugality into miserly cheapness?

How to Improve Your Memory (and Even Get a Little Smarter)

Whether you want to guard against dementia or just get better at remembering your grocery list, these suggestions will help you boost your brain power.

This Japanese Budgeting System Could Be the Key to Saving Big Bucks

In Japan, saving money is a big deal. Here's the simple system many households use to hang onto more of their yen.

10 Smart Household Uses for Rope

Rope is so versatile for holding things in place, but you can also use it for great home decor, too. Get your knot on!

7 Websites You Must Visit When Buying a New Car

Buying a new car can be very stressful. But if you're armed with the right information, it can go a lot smoother than you expect.

8 Signs You've Crossed From "Healthy" Debt to "Problem" Debt

There's a razor-thin line between "healthy" debt and a big financial problem debt. Have you crossed it?

7 Financial Must Haves for the First-Time Home Buyer

Making the leap into homeownership for the first time? Before you buy, make sure you've covered these seven financial basics.

Are All-Inclusive Vacations and Cruises Worth the Money?

One fee gets you all the food, drink, and fun you can handle for a week. Just make sure that all-in vacation package pencils out before you book it.

21 Perfect Gifts for Book Lovers

Buying books for booklovers is hard (they'd rather choose). Instead of another gift card, give them something fun that makes reading even better.

3 Ways to Ban Spam and Stop Junk

Junk mail kills trees; Spam and unsolicited phone calls kill your day. Here's the best way to get rid of all three!

5 Times You Can Score a Great Deal on a New Car

While a brand-new car is not the most frugal way to buy a new-to-you set of wheels, if you must, let the calendar help you save some money.

Ask the Readers: What will You Buy with Your Tax Refund? (Win Turbo Tax Prizes!)

People are just now starting to see their tax refunds filtering through their home offices. We want to know what you plan on doing with that refund -- if you get one OR what you be

8 Ways Your Fridge Door Can Improve Your Life

Need inspiration to save money, achieve a goal, or improve your life? Look no further than your refrigerator door.

The 5 Best Drones for Beginners

Learning to fly a drone isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these drones for beginners and you'll be a pro in no time.

7 Things Your Boss Wishes You'd Tell Them

Whether you work in corporate America, or a family-owned business, you probably have a boss. And there are a few things they wish you'd tell them.

The Best Travel Credit Card Perks Beyond Miles

As credit cards try harder to get your business, they offer more and more perks. From hotel upgrades to free checked bags, discover what you can get.

How to Avoid Airline Fees in Basic Economy

Airline fees can quickly eat into your travel budget, but if you reveiw airline policies carefully, you can avoid most while flying comfortably, even in basic economy.

How to Manage Your Money When You're Too Busy to Think About It

Money management is always doable — even when life is busy.

14 Festive and Easy DIY Holiday Decorations

Deck your halls with DIY! These crafty ways to decorate will keep the celebration going all season long.