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Ask the Readers: How Have You Spent Past Tax Refunds?

Tell us how you've spent your tax refund in past years and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

How To Get A Big Payoff From College Scholarships

Winning a scholarship takes effort, even to snag an award that is relatively small ($500-$1,000) compared to the cost of attendance at a state university (more than $16,000 per yea

Best Money Tips: Save $1,000 by Black Friday

Today we found some awesome articles on saving $1,000 by Black Friday, finding the right life insurance policy, and getting the best deal on a fridge.

Best Money Tips: How to Retire By 55

Today we found a strategy for early retirement, questions that will help you declutter, and the details on Hulu’s new cable TV service.

How to Retire Rich

You don't want to be just comfortable in retirement. Here's how to retire like a one percenter.

Hit Up Your Grandma's Cookbooks for Frugal Cooking Ideas

There are many families that share generational cooking traditions as a long standing family tradition. Since there are many families that are also feeling the pinch of the recessi

The Real Reason We Still Spend to Impress

Try as we might, we just can't stop trying to keep up with the Joneses. Or can we?

Budgeting Hack: Gift Calendars

There is no quicker way to derail a decent budget than having to buy unexpected gifts. Learn how to make your own Gift Calendar so you can steer clear of the cash crunch, organize

6 Budget-Friendly Beach Destinations

There's no need to let your trip to the beach cost an arm and a leg.

Teach yourself to cook

Everyone knows that cooking is cheaper and healthier than eating out. It's also better (i.e. more to your taste) than eating out, and easier than eating out (no driving, parking,

7 Delicious Uses for Leftover Hot Dogs

Let's be frank: Summer cookouts will leave you with plenty of extra dogs in the fridge. Here are lots of tasty ways to use them up.

8 DIYs For a Sparkling Clean Bathroom

From air to toilet to tub, keep your bathroom nice and clean with these easy (and effective!) DIY cleaners.

The 5 Best Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Being swamped at work is not a badge of honor — it's a sign of inefficiency. Get more done with these smart tips.

Save Money and Still Show Love on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day can cost a fortune if you fall for the hype. Here are some tips for getting great gifts without Cupid's arrow piercing your budget.

Elevator Repairers Get Paid WHAT? (And 9 Other Shockingly Well-Paid Jobs)

Sure, every job has its ups and downs, but the salaries for these jobs start on the 75th floor. Find out what you should be training to become!

5 Times Buying the Extended Warranty Makes Sense

We usually advise readers to skip the extended warranty. But not always.

5 Money Lessons From the Third World

My family moved to Papua New Guinea, and the money lessons we've received have been important, surprising, and priceless.

3 Great Reasons to Choose a Secondhand Engagement Ring (and Where to Find One)

Engagement rings are notoriously expensive, but if you're willing to buy second hand, you can save thousands.

10 Dark-Side Motivations to Get You Out of Debt

Getting out of debt requires determination and motivation. Does it matter if those motivations are inspired by our darker angels?

The 5 Best Deep Conditioners

Keeping your locks silky smooth isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these deep conditioners and your hair will remain moisturized and flawless.