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Today we found some awesome articles on making a decision between two job offers, saving on wedding dresses, and how to stop living in limbo.
5 Pretty Projects for Pine Cones
If you have an excess of pine cones (or can get some), we have five festive decorating projects you can do on a dime.
20 Little Ways to Make Your Stuff Last Longer
Extend the useful life of the things you own — and extend the life of your savings account — with a few, easy, maintenances tricks.
Best Money Tips: Study Tips From a College Grad (of 10 Years)
Today, we share study tips for students in all walks of life, creative uses for egg cartons, expert advice on buying jewelry, and more!
5 Ways to Detox for Fall Without an Expensive Juice Cleanse
Juice cleanses are all the rage, but they're little more than sugary hype. Save your pennies and feel better for fall with these simple "cleanses."
How to Fall Asleep When You Can't
You've got to get to sleep … right now! That kind of pressure can make it much harder to actually nod off. Here's how to make it happen ASAP.
Cleaning Out for a Cause: Make a Noncash Tax-Deductible Donation
Donating your used goods can help those in need, reduce clutter, and give you a nice tax deduction. Here's what you need to know to donate goods before the end of the year.
12 Things You Won't Ever Use Again and Should Throw Out Today
Maybe you're sentimental, or maybe you subscribe to "out of sight, out of mind," but whatever the reason, stop hanging onto your old junk!
6 Kinds of Critics Every Frugal Person Meets
You may be great at saving money, but you cannot avoid some of the people who will cross your path in the process.
10 Scams to Avoid in 2011
Most of us work hard for our money, and last year, scammers worked hard to take it away from us. Here are last year's top scams and how to avoid them.
Why One-Third of Americans Haven't Saved for Retirement
The good news is that two-thirds of Americans have saved at least something for retirement. Do any of these explanations sound familiar?
12 Times Your Credit Card Has Your Back
In times of trouble, your best resource could be right in your pocket. Yes, your credit card totally has your back!
12 Wacky (and Not-So-Wacky) Investment Strategies That Actually Work
The conventional wisdom on investing is to buy and hold for a long time. But there are other strategies that many investors use to grab an edge.
Energy Efficient Mortgages: Borrowing More to Save
Borrowing extra for an energy efficient mortgage can lower your utility costs and generate significant savings...as long as you make sure the math adds up.
12 Grammar Mistakes That Are Making You Look Stupid
What you say is what really matters, right? The truth is, how you say it is often more important. Avoid these common errors for sharper messages.
Best Money Tips: Avoid These Foods to Sleep Better
Today we found articles on foods to avoid if you want to sleep better, ways to get free samples from Walmart, and things that first-time homebuyers need to know.
Do You Know These 5 Financial Lessons Most People Learn in Their 40s?
Being forty-something means you've got life all sorted out, right? Confused or certain, these are the money lessons you must learn before 50.
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Growing a Garden
Gardening is good for mind, body, and soul!
Choosing a Luxury Eccentricity
A useful tactic for dealing with those who think you need to spend more, a luxury eccentricity helps deflect criticism while allowing you to indulge.
13 Things People With Good Table Manners Never Do
Everybody knows about elbows and tables, but what do you do if you're the subject of the toast? Learn that and more before your next fancy dinner.