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How to Prosper Despite the Coming Economic Challenge
2011 wasn't a great year for the economy. And most experts don't expect 2012 to be any better. What can small business do to survive, or even thrive, in a tough environment?
Sayonara, Ramen-san
In honor Momofuku Ando, we look back on the delightfully frugal and delicious dish that is ramen.
The 5 Best Foundations
A good foundation covers blemishes and evens skin tone. These five best foundations do that, plus they nourish and protect your skin, too.
What Happens to Your Apartment When Your Landlord Gets the Boot
If your landlord is in foreclosure, keep a cool head. Here's what you can expect to happen to your rental.
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TV shows like "Hoarders" are hot right now. But beyond the voyeurism, what lessons can we learn from them about our own relationships with stuff?
Mix 'n match your food to save money
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5 Ways Greece and China's Economic Problems Might Impact You
Economic turmoil in China and Greece is creating a ripple effect worldwide. Are you feeling with the fallout?
Best investment: yourself
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Mutual Funds for Wise Bloggers
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Super-Cheap Building Supplies and a Way to Help Your Community!
I’ll admit that my family is the “cobbling” kind of people. Our depression-era farm house was slapped together in a sturdy, but irregular fashi
4 Tips for Making Resolutions Stick in the New Year
Almost everybody makes New Year's resolutions, and almost nobody keeps them for more than a few weeks. But resolutions can work — here's how.
12 Ways to Save and Make Money While Traveling
Did you know there are ways to save AND make money while traveling? Give these a try next time you hit the road.
Six Tips to Good Business Management
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10 Smart Uses for Food That's About to Go Bad
Your brown bananas and flimsy fennel may look ready for the trash, but there's still lots of ways to enjoy these soon-to-spoil foods.
The 12-Month Get-Richer Plan
You can achieve a whole lot in 12 short months. Start today and this time next year you'll be a whole lot better off.
15 Ways To Manage Risk In Your Financial Life
By managing our risks, we are better equipped with addressing unpredictable scenarios that can wreak havoc with our finances. Risk isn't a bad thing, just as long as it's controlle
Bear Markets Explained
When the market becomes a lumbering, angry grizzly, we're all at risk of getting attacked. Learn all about bear markets and how they can affect you.
5 Difficult Conversations You Have to Have With Your Spouse
You know strong relationships are built on trust and openness, so make sure you discuss these five things with your partner.
This Is How You Make Restaurant-Quality Pizza at Home
With these simple tricks — and just one piece of special equipment — you can elevate DIY pizza from from flat and soggy to bubbly and sublime.
What to Do When Your Belongings Get Stolen Abroad
Losing your belongings or having them stolen while on vacation is a nightmare, but don't panic. Here's what you need to do.