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4 Questions You Need To Answer Before Relocating in Retirement

Relocating is a common post-career plan. But before pulling up stakes, you better find out where the road will take you.

13 Ways to Get Free Travel Accommodations

The biggest chunk of your travel budget is where you'll lay your head at night. Cut those costs with these clever ways to stay for free!

The 5 Best Beach Umbrellas

Catching shade at the beach when the sun's out isn't easy, but it can be. Just bring any of these beach umbrellas with you and you'll be able to hide from those rays.

5 Things Our Realtor Told Us That Weren't True

Our realtor told us several things that turned out to be untrue. Learn from these situations before taking their word for it.

5 Signs You Were Raised by Parents With Bad Social Skills

Our parents teach us so much about how to live — for better or worse. If crowds aren't your thing, identify the signs and overcome your upbringing.

Best Money Tips: Frugal Pet Care

Today we found some great articles on frugal pet care, tips for investing in penny stocks, and giant money wasters.

7 Ways to Ace Your Next Phone Interview

You applied for the job. Your interview is next week — and it's over the phone. Don't treat this like a piece of cake. It's time to brush up.

Craigslist vs. eBay: Where to Sell 10 Common Items

Craigslist or eBay? It can be a difficult decision. Use this cheat sheet to figure out where to hock 10 of the most commonly sold items.

10 Ways to Make Your Own Ice Cream (and Other Frozen Treats)

Buying an ice-cream maker is just one option for making delicious, homemade frozen treats. Discover 10 great ways to make ice cream, sorbet, and more.

Ask The Readers: Should Kids Get Paid For Doing Chores?

Tell us if kids should get paid for chores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card and a hilarious new book, "Blacklisted from the PTA."

How to Use the Holidays to Teach Kids About Money

The holidays are full of family, fun, and even personal finance. 'Tis the season to teach your kids how to master their money!

Should You Take Out a Loan Backed by Your Investments?

Your investment bank or brokerage firm may have offered you a securities-based loan. Make sure you understand what you're signing up for before you sign up.

15 Things You Should Never Skimp On

For the stuff we use and rely on daily, sometimes it's better to avoid the bargain bin. Don't skimp on these 15 items.

9 Halloween Treats You Can Make in an Instant Pot

Make extra special Halloween treats for your family (and yourself) this Halloween. All you need is America's favorite new kitchen gadget and some inspiration.

5 Simple Ways to Live Rent-Free

Housing isn't cheap, especially if you're broke. But with some creativity and some gumption, you can put a roof over your head for nothing.

6 Reasons Why Used Is Better

Buying used isn't just about finding antiques or quirky vintage clothes. From cost to quality, discover why buying used is often smarter than buying new.

Best Money Tips: 10 Steps to Early Retirement

Today we found articles on the steps to early retirement, bad spending habits that are killing your budget, and the ultimate guide to driving with Uber.

4 Warranties That Aren't Worth It

Better safe than sorry, right? That may be your reasoning behind buying product warranties. But in these four instances, warranties definitely aren't worth it.

25 Ways to Make Money Today

Need some cash now? Want to make a few extra bucks to buy something that isn't in your budget this month? Here are 25 ideas to get you started.

7 Reasons You Need to Downsize

If your house is eating up too much of your time, energy, and cash, it may be time to find smaller digs.