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7 Ways Doing Nothing Will Make You More Productive

It's easy to get caught up in our busy routines, but doing nothing can actually boost productivity. Learn why taking a break might be the best thing you do today.

Cut-Rate Condiments: Homemade Mayo

When the price of my beloved Best Foods (also known as Hellman’s, for you folks east of the Rockies) rose to over $6 (30 oz.) here, we switched to a store brand. It was sl

10 Simple All Natural Bug and Mosquito Repellents

Those stinging, biting bugs are back in the air — but you can keep them at bay naturally with these 10 concoctions and tricks.

4 Signs Your Kids Might Be In Danger Online

While you may think you’re sitting safe with your existing internet security software and a little “over the shoulder” guidance, there are additional things you can do to keep web

Best Money Tips: Lessons From the Cat

Today, we give you lessons from Dr. Seuss, tips to save 30 minutes a day, advice to help single parents cut expenses, and a short checklist to ID real wheat and multigrain bread.

Best Money Tips: Maintain the Value of Your Car

Today we found some great articles on maintaining the value of your car, things you should buy in bulk, and organizational tools.

5 Home Listing Gimmicks to Watch Out For

Buying a home is serious business. Don't get swayed by these gimmicky sales tactics.

6 Simple Ways to Safeguard Against Bank Bullying

Banks can be like huge monsters, chomping up your cash with fee after fee. Here are six ways to fight back.

Best Money Tips: Fast and Cheap Meals for Busy Families

Today we found articles on fast and cheap meals for busy families, things you didn’t know about Apple stores, and a realtor’s tips for getting a lower mortgage payment.

Best Money Tips: Summer Jobs for the Early-Bird College Student

Today, we share the best summer jobs for college students (it's never too early to start looking!), decorating ideas straight from the grocery store, and more!

6 Ways to Trick Salespeople

Get familiar with the psychology of persuasion and turn the tables during your next sales negotiation.

10 New Beauty Products You Need to Know About

Get ready for fall with this collection of the season's must have beauty products and tools.

January: The Perfect Maintenance Month

Recently I learned several annual money-saving maintenance tips. All it took was a little snooping around my husband.

Do You Have Any of These 4 Most Irrational Fears?

What are you afraid of? If you're like a lot of other scaredy-cats, it's probably clowns.

6 Common Shopping Myths, Debunked

These shopping myths have had us all fooled for years. Know them. Ignore them.

Best Money Tips: Make Extra Money From Home

Today we found some great articles on making extra money from home, working giving into your budget, and ways to spend your tax return.

10 Fun and Cheap Storage Solutions for Tiny Apartments

Tiny spaces mean tiny storage and if you've got even a little bit of stuff, it's everywhere. Keep it out of sight with these clever storage ideas.

Best Money Tips: Save on Pet Care

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save on pet care, tips on hiring a home improvement contractor, and how to save on car maintenance.

Best Money Tips: Natural Ways to Repel Bugs

Today we found articles on natural ways to keep bugs at bay, myths that keep you from getting rid of your stuff, and cheap alternatives to hotels.

5 Things Play Teaches You About Personal Finance

Personal finance is serious business, just like the rest of adulthood. And like the rest of adulthood, we can learn about it through play.