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How to Clear Out Financial Clutter

Any kind of clutter can weigh you down, even financial clutter. So clear it out and get your finances back on track.

Change Jars and 8 Other Clever Ways to Build an Emergency Fund

You don't need a windfall to kick-start your savings. These baby steps will do just fine.

10 Surprising Things That Lower the Value of a Home

These value-sapping home features are the opposite of "selling points." Does your home (or the one you're thinking of buying) have them?

10 Smart Things to Do During Your Commute (Even If You Drive!)

Why fill your public transit commute (or drive) with mindless chatter when you can use that time to smarten up, instead?

The 5 Best AAA Batteries

Got a lot of electronics that run on AAA batteries? Our top 5 picks will give you long-lasting power for your gadgets without breaking the bank.

The Key to Frugality: Avoid the Fear Tax

Learn how to eliminate purchases made out of fear by asking yourself two simple questions.

6 Ways Having Your Groceries Delivered Can Save You Money

Believe it or not, having your groceries delivered right to your door can also save you big bucks.

Sell Your House Faster With These 6 House Flipping Tricks

Ready to sell your house, fast? Try these expert moves house-flipping pros love. You'll get a great sale in record time.

This Recent Grad Paid Off $34K in Student Loans and Launched a Business (In Just 4 Years)

From intern to entrepreneur, this is the true tale of how a recent grad used her intern experience to launch a business and pay back $34,000 in debt.

25 Frugal Food Changes You Can Make Today

Don’t let rising food costs break your budget! Here are 25 frugal (and tasty!) changes that will keep your finances in line and your stomach full.

7 Ways Families Can Travel Like Minimalists

It's easy for the solo traveler to travel light, but what about for families?

10 Ways to Make Facebook Productive

From playing Farmville to following mindless status updates, Facebook is a well-known time suck. Here's how to use it to get things done instead.

7 Things to Consider Before Paying for an MBA

A Master's in Business Administration can add millions to your lifetime earnings potential, but it won't come cheap. Is it worth the cost?

7 Best Free Treks in the World

Epic hikes don't need to cost an arm and a leg. There are plenty you can do for $0.

25GB of FREE online media storage.

Don't leave home without it! Seriously, this is a great resource for file sharing. I often have files that are at least 500MB, sometimes a 1GB. You can't email those, they usually get bounced. [more]

The Best Credit Cards with Sign-up Bonuses for Hotel Stays

These hotel credit cards offer easy redemption for free stays and other nice perks.

Interest Rates Are Rising: Here's Where to Keep Your Cash

It's important to have some cash on hand. But where should you be keeping it?

6 Ways to Boost Your Partner's Bad Credit Without Risking Your Own

You love your partner. Now you just need to get them to love their credit.

How to Respond to House-Shaming

Everyone you know says you should buy instead of rent. Here's how to tell those house-shamers to pound sand.

How to Agree on the Perfect Home With Your Spouse

If your dream home is your spouse's worst nightmare, you'll need to find some middle ground before you're move-in ready.