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5 Financial Holidays I'd Like to See

If people can claim Turkey Neck Soup Day is a holiday, then we should celebrate some more-useful financial holidays too.

4 Ways to Eat Healthy(ish) From Vending Machines

Vending machines aren't the best places to find nutritious snacks. But if you're in a pinch, you can stay healthy with these compromise choices.

4 Guarantees Besides Death and Taxes

Ben Franklin said there were only two guarantees in this life, death and taxes. But there are a few others that could be added to his list.

10 Places to Try the Airstream Lifestyle Before You Buy One

Before you buy, give the airstream lifestyle a try at these killer campsites.

8 Affordable Destinations If You Wanna Get Spooked This Halloween

This Halloween, ditch the trick-or-treaters and treat yourself to something much more frightening — a terrifying trip to someplace famous for horror.

8 Ways to Escape a Dying Industry

You have a career, but you know it's not going to be around much longer. The good news is you cannot only survive a dying job, but thrive afterward.

6 Super-Cool Ways People Have Quit Their Jobs

Sure, we all sometimes fantasize about quitting our jobs in a grandiose display of moving on — but these people actually did!

Best Money Tips: 20+ Best Apps for Selling Clothes

Today we found articles on the best apps for selling clothes, Halloween decorations you can DIY, and ways to be more charismatic.

How High Is Your Score on the Most Important Measure of Wealth?

Net worth is your compass for personal finance. Do you know the basics? Take our net worth IQ test and find out!

Best Money Tips: Avoid These Holiday Spending Mistakes

Today we found articles on holiday spending mistakes to avoid, ways to give back without derailing your budget, and lifesaving habits of a professional organizer.

Best Money Tips: How to Take Better Family Photos

Today we found articles on ways to earn extra money before the holidays, simple tips for taking better family photos, and the hidden costs of car ownership.

What’s Congress Up to? 4 New Measures that May Affect Your Business

New tax laws recently passed by Congress could affect your bottom line and your administrative overhead -- especially if your business is an online retailer.

Ask the Readers: What is Your Dream Job?

Tell us about your dream job and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

11 Creative Ways to Reuse Egg Crates

Turn trash into treasure with these adorable, crafty, and eco-friendly ways to repurpose your egg cartons.

Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Workout Routines

Today we found some great articles on money saving workout routines, saving on your electric bill, and money tips for new grads.

It's Linktastic!

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Astoria Bank Secured Visa Credit Card Review

The Astoria Bank Secured Visa Credit Card has low fees and offers interest on the security deposit.

Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate

In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]

Health Insurance Costs Too High? Alternative Not Pretty

I hear this argument over and over and it's one of the things I'll debate until I'm blue in the face. "Health insurance is too expensive." Ok, I have to agree

9 Fall Groceries to Add to Your List ASAP

The autumn season brings flavorful pantry staples to produce bins. Be sure to add them to your shopping list for delicious savings.