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Packing Light? Don't Forget These 5 Must Haves

If you're packing light for your next trip, make sure to grab these five essentials first.

The stuff you keep around says a lot about your lifestyle. How many of these healthy things does your family have?

Want more from your credit cards? Change these bad habits

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can provide a bounty of fresh produce. Here's what to do when things get a little too bountiful.

Before you break out the checkbook, ask yourself a few probing questions. Your future self will thank you, whether you decide to buy or not.

Want a piece of the prize pie? Check out these tips for scoring sweet giveaway prizes via blogs.

You don't have to wait until retirement to start living like you already have.

There are many great debates in the world: The chicken or the egg? John or Paul? Should you rent or not? This helps answer one of those.

Are you prepared for even a small disaster? Micro-prepping will get you there.

Today we found some great articles on IKEA furniture hacks, apps that are changing how we spend money, and products to buy before Black Friday.

Sure, airline pilots travel a lot for work. But elevator repair techs? Learn about that and nine other careers that can satisfy your wanderlust.

After you get done glad-handing the room, Smiley, take a moment to reflect on how your personality influences your money. You may wind up with more.

You could kill a couple of hours every evening watching the tube. Or you could take up one of these fabulous, fun, and free pastimes.

When you just can't seem to get anything going, these simple-but-effective techniques will help you get motivated.

From cottage cheese to mozzarella and more, these five cheeses are delicious and totally easy to make at home.

Here are some tips on how to keep bread fresh for longer.

Automatic payments are wonderfully convenient. Unfortunately, sneaky "gray" charges can add up quickly.

The rules of etiquette sometimes seem arcane and inflexible. Don't beat yourself up if you trip over one of these faux pas — own your flub and win.

The deadline's passed and you won't be getting a refund. It's okay — you have options, but you must exercise them to avoid big penalties or worse.

Limber up for a relaxing vacation at one of these exotic yoga retreats.