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How to Build Equity in Your Home

Truly owning your home takes time and money. If you want a bigger piece of the homeownership pie, here's how to build equity.

12 Ways to Feel More Attractive Without Actually Changing How You Look

None of us are photoshopped cover models in real life, but there are some honest shortcuts to attractiveness. Start by embracing the real you.

5 Thanksgiving Traditions You Should Skip

Is tradition bogging you down more than the stuffing? Drop these five musty traditions and create new ones for you and your family to enjoy.

31 Productive Things to Do in January to Start the New Year Off Right

Make this year your greatest by making January your most productive month ever with this collection of simple, life-enhancing daily to-dos.

Big List of Birthday Freebies

It's your birthday, time to take advantage of the one day of the year that people have to be nice to you. Take a look at all the things companies are willing to give you for free!

Simplify Your Life With These 27 Monthly Subscription Services

From on-demand TV to on-demand TV dinners, your life could get a whole lot easier with these monthly subscription services.

7 Things You Need to Know About Pet Insurance

Before you sign up for pet insurance, there are a few things you should know.

9 Things People Who Retire Early Do

Retiring early seems like such a dream, but for those who plan ahead, it's a reality. Find out what they're doing with their time now.

How to Save on 12 Winter Essentials

Before the snow starts to fall, save big and stock up on these winter must-haves. You can bundle up in the cash you save!

10 Free Ways to Impress Your Boss

Want to make the boss think you're a rock star without sucking up or spending a ton of money? Here's a cheat sheet.

Escape Student Loan Debt — Slowly

If you have student loan debt you think you'll never be able to pay off, new rules might help substantially ease your burden.

10 Fundamentals of Naming a Small Business

You've got a great small business idea; now it just needs a great name. Before you choose one, get familiar with the basic dos and don'ts.

5 Myths About Car Insurance

Think you have to pay more for being a female driver, having a red car, or driving a pricey vehicle? Learn the real story behind these and other myths.

6 Powerful Ways to Protect Your Money From Cyber Theft

Online banking is convenient and can help you budget and save, but it's not without risk. Protect your money with some easy security steps.

U.S. personal savings rate close to Depression-era rates

U.S. savings rate has plummeted into negative territory, echoing days of the Great Depression.

5 Reasons Why I Don’t Clip Coupons

Many people consider clipping coupons to be one of the major tenets of frugal living. But all that time spent searching and snipping might not be worth it.

10 Tips for Landing the Perfect House-Sitting Gig

Want to travel around the world and stay in great houses for free? It's simple — house-sit. Follow these suggestions to get started.

5 Homemade Stain Removers That Actually Work

For pesky household stains, skip the store-bought cleaners — you can beat the grime with common household items you already have.

Europe has the Euro. Are you ready for The Amero?

Hold onto your hats. (Or should that be dollars?) The Amero is coming. I’ve heard a lot of talk over the last few years about a new currency called the Amero that will replace dollars and pesos. [more]

25 Breakfast-For-Dinner Meals

Breakfast… for dinner? Go ahead, everyone does it, and you will more than once with these delicious recipes to choose from.