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For Best Results, Turn Your Kid's Pants Inside Out

Designer kids’ clothes are not cheap. And while boutique looks are adorable and all the rage for younger tots, they don’t exactly fit into our

Best Money Tips: Teaching Kids About Money

Today we found some great articles on teaching kids about money, things that are causing your bills to skyrocket, and the best ways to make extra money.

Best Money Tips: The Right Way to Multitask

Today we found some great articles on the right way to multitask, products you should definitely buy online, and the things extremely likeable people do.

Best Money Tips: How the Sharing Economy Can Save You Money

Today we found articles on how the sharing economy can save you money, ways to save at Target, and how to take a minimalist approach to work.

Bulk Buying Basics: What to Buy, How to Store, and Money Saving Tips

If you have the storage space, buying in bulk can save you money and time. Here's what you need to know before you get started.

In a Rut? 6 Tips for Getting Out

Whether it's emotional or physical, whether it has to do with work, relationships, or personal goals, being in a rut sucks. Here's how to help yourself get out.

Save the Tomatoes! Autumn Tips to Prolong the Growing Season

A cold snap is predicted for the Midwestern states over the next few days. Here are a few tips for saving the good green ones from the frost.

Training Your Dog: 9 Hazardous Habits (and How to Break Them)

A dog doesn't need to graduate from an (expensive) obedience school to be good. Learn how to teach him the habits that will keep you both happy.

Best Money Tips: 28 of the Biggest Money Wasters

Today we found the biggest money wasters according to real people, tips for eating out less, and what to do if you fall off the wagon on your good habits.

When NOT to put money in your 401(k)

The twin advantages of tax deferral and a corporate match make the 401(k) the foundation of most people's savings plan. Putting in enough to get the maximum corporate match is

The 5 Best Money Podcasts

You can find podcasts about everything, even personal finance. Add these to your queue and improve your finances whenever the time is right.

Manage your charitable giving

Are you one of the people who responds to begging letters from national charitable organizations by occasionally sending money? I used to do that. In my case, it was mostly envir

Buy This Product, Friend: The Hidden Power of Testimonials

Many sellers count on testimonials to reassure buyers that a product or service is great. But just how reliable are those testimonials?

Best Money Tips: Time-Saving Secrets of Laid-Back Cooks

Today we found time-saving secrets of laid-back cooks, over 25 ways to decorate pumpkins without carving, and the most affordable Caribbean vacation destinations.

In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use

As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made

How Rewards Cards Make Money

If you think you're gaming your credit card company, think again — you might be one of its biggest money makers. Learn how to avoid the trap.

What’s the Difference Between Student Loan Refinancing and Consolidation?

No, refinancing and consolidating your student loans aren’t the same thing! Learn the difference and what’s right for you!

They used to call it "loan workout"

It has never been unusual for borrowers to run into difficulty, and sometimes it becomes clear that a loan will never be repaid in full. The lender's job then is to recover as

The "I Knew It!" Benefit of Expense Tracking

It's worth tracking your spending because it's the only way to learn where your money is going. But it's worth doing for another reason as well.

The One Time Short-Term Health Insurance Makes Sense

Short term health insurance is cheap but the coverage is full of holes. So why is it offered — and when should anyone purchase it?