Like most people, I can tell the difference between authentic mashed potatoes, made from fresh spuds, and the dehydrated “flakes” that come in a box. This doesn’t mean that you can
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20 Cheap and Easy Soup Recipes
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5 Benefits of Carrying a Mortgage Into Retirement
You wanted to ditch that mortgage before you retired; you didn't. That's OK! There are some benefits to bringing your home loan into your golden years.
Boost Your Savings With This Easy Budgeting System
The premise is simple: Create small budgets. Set savings goals. Achieve financial freedom.
The High Cost of Pursuing Fame and Fortune
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The Money Trail
What were your best and worst financial decisions this year? Sarah Winfrey shares hers.
5 Ways to Stay Productive While Working From Home
It’s sooo tempting to succumb to distractions working from home — but don’t! Try these tricks for staying focused and on task.
How to Calculate Future Value, and Why It Matters
Discover how simple spreadsheet projections about future investments can help you make long-term decisions today.
7 Important Things You Should Know About Balance Transfer Cards
If you plan to pay down high interest credit card debt with a new zero-interest card, make sure you understand the potential downsides.
Create a Reverse Bucket List to Improve Your Money Management
A "reverse bucket list" — a running tally of all the wonderful things you've already accomplished — can be the perfect personal finance motivator.
8 Best Sites to Help Your Kids Learn About Money
Money lessons can be, well, a little dry for younger minds. Make them fun with these interactive websites!
8 Organizations That REALLY Can Help You With Your Debt
Some debtors fall victim to shady debt relief companies who often make everything worse. Instead, turn to these trusted organizations.
5 Budget Overhaul Tricks for the Recently Unemployed
The moment you lose a job, you need to make sure your budget reflects that major change.
What You Need to Know About Filing an Insurance Claim After a Natural Disaster
When your home is a casualty of natural disaster, know what steps to take immediately with your insurance company.
10 Great Uses for Old Ties
Thrift stores (and maybe even your very own closet) tend to be filled with used ties. Give them new life with one of these easy DIY projects.
How to Save Big on Indoor and Outdoor Greenery
Plants bring the beauty of nature into your home, but costs can add up. Here's how to keep your budget in the black when planting more green.
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