If you want to jump-start your financial goals, a spending freeze might be just what you need. Here's how to make it happen — and even have fun while doing it.
I’ve seen several houses in my area go into foreclosure over the last 12 months. The economy and over-inflated housing prices, coupled with predatory lenders and some very bad deci
Finding the right itch cream when your skin is irritated isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these five anti-itch creams and you can say goodbye to that itch.
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) rolled out last year currently has over 700,000 people in trial modifications and a little over 30,000 in "permanent" modifications.
Lucky day! Capsule wardrobes are on trend again, which is great for closets and budgets. Start stocking your minimal collection with these smart basics.
Life is rarely going to bless you with long open hours to sit around and paint portraits or write songs or write novels. If you want the time, you have to fight for it.
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How to Do a One-Month Spending Freeze
If you want to jump-start your financial goals, a spending freeze might be just what you need. Here's how to make it happen — and even have fun while doing it.
5 Debt Lessons From Darth Vader
What can a villain teach us about getting out of debt? More than C-3PO can teach us about programming binary load-lifters.
How Much Money Will You Need to Retire?
Do you really know how much money you'll need to retire? Find out by filling out this short (but comprehensive) worksheet.
Do You Live In One Of America’s Most Foreclosure-Ridden Towns?
I’ve seen several houses in my area go into foreclosure over the last 12 months. The economy and over-inflated housing prices, coupled with predatory lenders and some very bad deci
The 5 Best Anti-Itch Creams
Finding the right itch cream when your skin is irritated isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these five anti-itch creams and you can say goodbye to that itch.
The 5 Best Long Lasting AA Batteries
Are those batteries dead again? Replace them with one of these long-lasting options.
Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
5 Reasons Not to Apply for a Loan Modification in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) rolled out last year currently has over 700,000 people in trial modifications and a little over 30,000 in "permanent" modifications.
What Did Your Parents REALLY Teach You About Money? (It Might Surprise You)
Our families teach us "money scripts" that can drive our entire financial lives. Learn more about what they are — and how you can change them.
5 Stocks Your Kids Would Love to Own
From Snapchat to Disney, these five stocks will get any tween excited to invest.
8 Essential Pieces for Your Capsule Wardrobe
Lucky day! Capsule wardrobes are on trend again, which is great for closets and budgets. Start stocking your minimal collection with these smart basics.
How to Make 8 Trending Halloween Costumes on the Cheap
Just two weekends until Halloween! That's plenty of time to put together one or two of these clever, trendy costumes.
31 Foolproof Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill
From Meatless Mondays to rain checks, these supermarket money-savers will save you big on your next grocery run.
6 Affordable Home Remodel Tips for Pet Owners
Pets are always cute, but the mess they sometimes leave behind is not. Luckily, just a few tweaks to your decor can tidy up your space.
8 Hotel and Car Rental Tips for Business Travelers
It pays to be judicious about how you spend your money on business trips. Here are some hotel and car rental tips that will keep your team happy.
Free Stuff and Coupons for New Parents
Save a bundle on your bundle of joy with these great freebies and coupons just for new parents.
How to Use Portion Control to Lose Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenge when plates are piled high. Learn how to cut down on your serving sizes and shed pounds.
15 Tested Tips for Creative Efficiency
Life is rarely going to bless you with long open hours to sit around and paint portraits or write songs or write novels. If you want the time, you have to fight for it.
Beer Donuts and 11 Other Recipes You Can Make With Beer
Beer for breakfast? Sure, when it's in a donut. Learn how to make those and lots more delicious entrees and sides, all featuring brewskis.
Coworking Spaces: The Office Alternative
If you're a freelancer or small business owner, or even just want a place to focus on a personal project, a coworking facility might be right for you.