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Kick-Ass Alternatives to Canned Cranberry Sauce

Canned cranberry sauce is lame. Here are six ways to shine up that holiday staple, from chutney to booze-spiked berries to tart-cherry sauce.

8 Surprising Ways a Personal Website Can Improve Your Life

Even if you don't have a side hustle to promote, creating a personal website can make your life better. So why not make one?

5 Ways to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Make those New Year's resolutions last all year with these techniques to help new habits stick.

5 Ways to Save Money in the New Year

Make 2011 your best financial year yet with these tips to jump-start your savings.

5 One-Size-Fits-All Spending Tips That Don’t Really Fit Everyone

From cutting up credit cards to cutting out lattes, these pervasive personal finance tips are repeated again and again, but could be bad advice for you.

How to Get Hired by Your Dream Company

If your dream gig is more of a "who" than a "what," learn how to go the extra mile to get hired.

8 Meatless Complete Proteins That Will Help You Lose Weight

Meatless Mondays are a great way to save money and improve your diet. Add these complete veggie proteins for even better health and fitness.

7 Important Lessons Frugal Parents Teach Their Children

Being frugal can make us feel like we're depriving our kids sometimes. But frugal parenting can provide so much more than any fancy toy ever could.

How to Hire Your First Employee

Your small business or side hustle is all grown up and in need of its first employee. Now get hiring!

5 Money-Saving Tips for the Summer Road Trip

Millions of Americans will hit the road this summer for the time-honored family vacation. Here are some tips to ensure the family budget doesn't take a hit.

When Does Your Credit Card Start Charging Interest on a Purchase?

There's a lot that goes into a credit card's interest rate. The most important thing you need to know is when you'll be charged for it.

5 Money Conversations Couples Should Have Before Retirement

You and your spouse can't wait to enjoy your retirement years, but before you dive in, you need to talk money.

4 Ways to Find a Reputable Mechanic

Taking a car in for repairs can be needlessly expensive for consumers without a trusted mechanic. Here are four ways to make sure you find someone reliable.

5 Crucial Things You Should Know About Bonds

Boring and staid, bonds remain a fundamental piece of a well-made portfolio. Find out why you should add bonds to yours.

21 Uses for Salt (Besides Seasoning)

Salt isn't just a way to make food more flavorful. From cheap cleaning to budget beauty and more, discover more great things to do with salt.

Which Frequent Flier Program Has the Best Awards Availability?

Sick of blackout dates and high mileage requirements? Discover which frequent flier programs are best — and which ones to leave behind when you fly.

Here's How to Get a Sale Price-Match at 16 Popular Stores

Before your next shopping trip, check if you can save some coin with these price-matching policies.

7 Ways to Make Money Off of Your New Year's Resolutions

When you set your resolutions this New Year's, why not figure out a way to make a little extra cash along with them?

Your Travel Rewards Points Were Stolen. Now What?

You know that hackers can steal your credit card info. Guess what? Your travel rewards aren't totally safe, either.

14 Popular Snacks You Can Make at Home

Store bought snacks are pricey and fattening. Whether you're craving salty or sweet, it's cheap and easy to make your own — and healthier, too!