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5 Money Fears and How to Squash Them

Stop hiding from the money bogeyman. A few setbacks aren't worth these irrational finance fears.

8 "Life Hacks" You Shouldn't Bother With

Life hacks are clever little tricks that promise to save you time or money. But these "hacks," while clever, could make things worse.

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What You Need to Know About the FDIC

How safe is your money? Well, if you keep it in a bank, it's kept very safe by the U.S. Government...up to a point.

6 Ways More Money Does Truly Lead to More Problems

You may think that life gets a whole lot easier when the wealth pours in, but the grass isn't always greener.

What Is Life Insurance?

Life insurance is a way to protect your family should the unthinkable happen to you. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains how life insurance works.

Find Lost Keys Fast With a Teeny Tiny Tile

Find your lost keys in the first place you look with an innovative little GPS device that's as small as a postage stamp, and powered by awesome.

4 Steps to Finding Your Mortgage Lender

Buying a new home? Finding the right lender could save you big.

9 Ways to Develop the Breakfast Habit

You know you should start off the day with a good breakfast, but… Get smart about the most important meal of the day with some simple habit builders.

39 Tips That'll Save You Hundreds on Your Next Trip

From saving gas to finding great, cheap accommodations and more, make the most of your travel budget with these ideas.

6 Things You Can Do to Help an Unemployed Friend Find a Job

It can be hard to watch a friend struggle through a job search. Show them you care (and help them along the way) with these suggestions.

How to Make the Most of Your 401K

Most of us have a 401k account with our employer. But there are people who've decided not to participate in their employer's retirement program for a variety of reasons. But imagi

Flashback Friday: 38 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Celebrities

Rich and famous celebs are rich and famous for a reason. Here are some of their brilliant bits of financial wisdom.

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8 Ways to Earn Extra Income While Christmas Shopping

Add some holiday cheer in the form of cash! Earn extra dollars this year, all while checking to-dos off your Christmas task list.

Principal Forgiveness: The New BofA Mortgage Deal

Starting next month (May 2010) or as soon as its ready, Bank of America may reduce principal balances on certain mortgages of deeply underwater loans. What's up with that?

Billions of Dollars Go Unclaimed Every Year: Is Some of It Yours?

There are literally billions of dollars of money and property waiting to be claimed by the rightful owners. Learn how to find out if some of it is yours!

The 5 Best Underwater Cameras

Don't fear your camera getting wet again. These five underwater cameras let you take stunning photos both above and below sea level.

Best Money Tips: How to Build a Lazy Yet Successful Business

Today, we give you tips on how to choose a commuter bike, save money on prescriptions when you don't have insurance, and build a lazy yet successful business.

8 Hot New Food Trends — The Frugal Way

Most new trends often come with a hefty price tag, but you can enjoy these trendy foods on the cheap!