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Make 15 Junk Food Favorites Healthier and Cheaper at Home

Junk food can be tough on both wallet and waistline. Maintain the health of both with these easy copycats of your favorite packaged foods.

Live Longer Without Running Out of Money: Highlights from Our Chat With Jean Chatzky

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jean Chatzky on living longer without running out of money!

Are Outlet Malls Worth Your Time?

Find out what to watch out for at outlet malls so you end up with a deal, not a dud.

The 10 Most Low Effort Ways to Save Money Ever

Saving more money is easy once you set your mind to it. Start doing so with these simple savings strategies.

Best Money Tips: How to Stay Focused

Today, we share effective ways to stay focused, a technique to help you move a home-baked pie, and tips to help you deal with a mouse problem humanely.

How to Face 4 Ugly Truths About Retirement Planning

It's time to face — and overcome — the ugly truths of retirement planning.

Turkey Dinner for Two

Recently we've grown tired of traveling to big, traditional Thanksgiving gatherings, so we decided to create new traditions for just the two of us.

9 Financial Lessons People Learn in High School — Did You?

While high schoolers don't often have complicated financial lives, money is still part of growing up. Many early lessons carry on to adulthood.

The Worst Holiday Credit Cards

How many frequent flyer miles does a Santa Air card get? Not many. Here are three credit cards you don’t want in your wallet this holiday shopping season.

Best Money Tips: 8 Flash Sale Sites That Offer Great Travel Deals

Today we found articles on flash sale travel sites for your next trip, 100 things you can compost, and how exchanging names can encourage cooperation.

15 Easy Fall Pizzas

Abundant autumn vegetables (and fruits) are just appearing on grocer's shelves, just in time for easy, delicious Fall pizza.

Best Money Tips: How to Wake Up Without Coffee

Today, we share simple ways to wake up without the help of stimulants, get your regular dose of culture without spending a lot, protect your kids from identity theft, and more.

The 6 Companies With the Best Customer Service

Sure, business is in it for the money. That's why it's so nice to hear about a company going above and beyond to satisfy a customer — like these.

The 5 Best Coloring Pens

Add some sharp color to your pages with coloring pens. Just use any of these colored pens and your drawings will be vibrant and beautiful.

4 Things You Need to Know About Deferring Student Loans

Hitting pause on student loan payments can be a complicated process. You'll need this knowledge under your belt before applying for deferment.

3 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Affect Your Mortgage Application

Many factors can sway a mortgage approval. Your student loan debt is one of them.

Buying a New Smartphone Without Extending Your Contract

Buying a new smartphone can be inexpensive if you're willing to extend your contract, but getting a cheap smartphone with no contract extension? That's an art.

Best Money Tips: Best Short-Term Investments for Your Money

Today we found articles on the best short-term investments, how to make extra money during spring cleaning season, and ways to stay motivated while paying off debt.

How (and Why) to Help Your Parents Pay Off Their Mortgage

Many parents find themselves saddled with a mortgage well into retirement. Learn how to help your folks pay off theirs without taking on the debt yourself.

Best Money Tips: Clean Your Home on a Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to clean your home on a budget, getting started early with holiday savings, and signs your resume is holding you back.