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20+ Healthy Habits That Can Hurt You

A fit and healthy lifestyle is the surest way to avoid harm, right? Not always. Find out what good habits may be bad for you.

Do you know the basics of various loans? If not, then check out this loan primer.

Those nearing retirement are often advised to downsize — often to another, cheaper state. That's smart, as long as you avoid these 10 states.

Your college kid likely wants to hang at home on their much-earned holiday break. Get them back to the nest without going broke.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra $1,000 at the end of a month? You can do it!

Corralled into a never-ending TSA line? Put your boredom to work and make these money moves while you wait.

Who wants to spend all day or evening in the kitchen? Cook faster and smarter with these seven clever tricks.

After you convert your not-so-little one's room to a den or craft room, take some time to make your money all about you again, too.

Learn the top reasons why cash is still king — even in the age of plastic.

No dinner plans? Give one of these delicious sheet pan meals a try. That's right — a sheet pan!

Timeshares are as popular as ever. Before shelling out a huge chunk of change for a "home away from home," consider these pros and cons.

It's time to face — and overcome — the ugly truths of retirement planning.

Flight cancellations and delays can turn your travels into a hassle. Don't let them! Here's how to deal.

Boomers and millennials have one thing in common: Their financial habits can move markets.

You're not a kid anymore. So get to work on these grown-up financial decisions.

With these simple recipes, bread's a lot easier to bake than you think — but you don't have to tell everybody that.

Retirement should be both frugal and fun. These engaging and economical American cities have a lot to offer retirees.

Angry Birds might be a fantastic time waster, but it can also teach you valuable life lessons. Really.

You can't wait to kick back and relax — but are you saving enough money for your summer getaway? Here's how to be sure!

Camping out is an affordable way to vacation and enjoy nature's splendor. Make your next trip a pleasant one by avoiding these don'ts.