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The Cost of Giving Baby a Bad Name

Americans (and many other cultures) have always enjoyed the artistic license of being able to name their children whatever they fancy. When nam

Credit Card Insurance? No Thanks.

So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated

One Pot Roast, A Week of Cheap and Delicious Lunches

Hamburger was once the meat for cheap meal plans. As food costs have risen, however, it is often more common to find a good cut of shoulder roast on sale for less money per pound

My 5 Best Thrift Store Finds of All Time

If American Pickers is your inspiration, you might marvel at the high value finds this writer (and avid picker) has scored at the thrift shop.

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Financial Goals For 2019?

Tell us about your financial goals for 2019 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Gadzukes! 10 Ways to Use Up Your Zucchini Bounty

And by "bounty", I mean "curse". It's the end of the summer. And once again you are suffering from that chronic malaise common to the home gardener: Zucchini Fatigue. Instead of d

Save Enough on Meat to Buy a Chest Freezer

I ended my worries over where our beef comes from by investing in a quarter cow and a chest freezer. I considered the cost of the freezer as the cost of having the hormone-free, no

Does More Detergent Make for More Clean?

There's an easier way to save money on cleaning supplies than making your own: Use less.

9 Ways to Stop Procrastinating — NOW!

If you follow these suggestions, you can become the only person you know who doesn't procrastinate. Stop waiting, start reading, and start getting things done!

The 5 Best Smart Water Bottles

Making sure you drink enough water each day isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these smart water bottles and you'll stay hydrated all day long.

10 Tips to Save You from an ATM Skimmer

If you don’t yet know the term “skimmer,” put it in your vocabulary. Here are ways to avoid ATM skimmers.

Is Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Worth It?

If you car spends more time in the driveway than on the road, a pay-as-you-go car insurance plan may save you money.

Score Your Dream Home With the Perfect Offer Letter

In a hot housing market, you want every trick up your sleeve to score your dream home. A heartfelt letter to the seller may be the key.

7 Things the Craziest Christmas Fanatics Do

It's easy to get caught up in the spirit of the season. Too easy, in fact, for these holiday celebrants who take holiday excess to excess.

How to Use a Credit Card for an Emergency Without Drowning In Debt

You know you shouldn't use a credit card to pay for an emergency. But what if that's your only choice?

13 Financial Steps to Take Before Retiring Abroad

A retirement overseas can be a wonderful way to live out your golden years. But before you take off for your next chapter, make these money moves first.

7 Great Sources of Financial Aid for Switching Careers

Higher education doesn't have to be out of reach. With these grants, scholarships, and fellowships, you can afford to train for a brighter future.

7 In-Flight Amenities Worth the Cost

Flying economy is no picnic, but you can make your time aloft almost dreamy with a couple of in-flight luxuries worth paying for.

The Many Benefits of DIY

Learning how to "do it yourself" doesn't just save you save from hiring someone. Discover how DIY can improve your finances, friendships, and more.

Don't Make These 7 Common Mistakes When Choosing a Career Path

Your career will have many crossroads along the way. How do you know when you're taking the wrong path?