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When Something Breaks, Should You Repair or Replace?

The common line is that it's better to repair than replace, but that's not always true. Here's how to figure out what you should do when something breaks.

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Best of Personal Finance: Dog Days of Summer Edition

Sell your Twitter account, lose weight and save money, learn to network (really, it helps), clear up your life in 5 minutes, couchsurf around the world, and more.

Get Better Sleep With These 5 Great Sleep-Tracking Apps

If you're a restless sleeper, a sleep tracker can help you monitor your sleep habits in order to develop a better sleep routine. These are five good options.

5 Thoughts I Had After Paying Off My Credit Card Debt

A lot goes through your mind when you finally overcome credit card debt. After "Whoo-Hoo!," what comes next?

Best Money Tips: Tips to Increase Productivity

Today we found some great articles on increasing productivity when working from home, lessons learned from Depression-era parents, and what to do with a busted smartphone.

How to Earn Tons of Frequent Flyer Miles Without Flying

You don't need to fly the friendly skies to earn free airfare. Discover how you can rack up thousands of airline miles without ever leaving the ground.

10 Most Expensive Zip Codes in the Country

Housing is probably your biggest expense — but it's probably not this big.

How to Stay on Budget While Eating Paleo

Eating like a cave man can be surprisingly expensive. Use these tips to eat paleo wisely, without blowing your budget.

How to Manage Your Money During a Spousal Separation

If you and your spouse decide to separate, you'll still need to agree on how to handle your money — together. Here's how.

The Legal Way to Avoid Getting Taxed on Your Investments

Investing in stocks that pay dividends doesn't mean you have to worry about the government taking a huge bite out of your gains. There are perfectly legal ways to invest in dividen

25 Exciting New Potato Recipes You Must Try

Few foods are as frugal as the potato — and few are as versatile and delicious, either. Try these wonderful ways to prepare the humble spud.

The 5 Best Electric Toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes help you more effectively clean your teeth, which can save you hundreds in dental care. Here are our picks for the best.

18 Times in Life When Less Is More

From food to Facebook, and everything in between, you really could stand to do with less. Sometimes a LOT less.

8 Hours? 9 Hours? This Is How Much Sleep You REALLY Need

Home many ZZZ's does a person really it need? The answer is "it depends and it's probably less than you think."

Best Money Tips: How to Train Yourself to Be Frugal

Today we found articles on how to train yourself to be frugal, ways to deal with digital burnout, and things that should never control your life.

Fly Out of These Airports and Save Big on Airfare

If expensive airfare is holding you back, it's time to change your "hub." Fly into one of these cities to save big on tickets.

Best Money Tips: Fight Back Against Your Inner Critic

Today, we share seven things to tell the voice in your head when it's bringing you down, the worst retail store policies for shoppers, and ways to stretch your food dollars.

10 Signs You Ought to Get Another Credit Card

Another what!? Yep, responsibly maintaining several credit accounts is good for your financial health. Know when to apply for your next.

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