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Should You Go on Vacation While You're in Debt?

Vacation is usually the first thing to go when tackling debt. But it doesn't have to be.

Special Events that Will Cost you Nothing

Want something to do, but don’t have the cash? Activities are popping up all over the U.S. that won’t even require you to bring your wallet!

Best Money Tips: Save Money on Gas

Today we found some awesome articles on saving money on gas, how keeping a budget can improve your finances, and creating a will.

Simple Ways to Give Dirty Shoes the Boot

I remember the expression on a friend’s face when she saw me pull my sneaks from the washing machine. “You wash your tennis shoes?” Why not? They get clean, don’t they? And you

After Your Wedding, Say Yes to Selling the Dress

If you're still paying for your wedding after the big day (or you just want some extra cash), selling your dress can help offset costs. Here's how.

5 School Lunches That Will Make Your Kid Smarter

Skip the sugary snacks and soft drinks. Give your kids a mid-day brain boost with these nutritious — and delicious — school lunches.

The Case for Amazon

While it would be prudent to think ahead and just buy in bulk when I’m in the city, that isn’t always possible without a full day of planning and a small pull-behind trailer. So I

Great Ways to Advertise Your Yard Sale

Having a yard sale to get rid of your clutter is great! Well...it is if anyone shows up. Ensure that they do with these advertising techniques.

The 5 Best Dumbbells

If lifting weights is part of your everyday workout routine, you should add some quality dumbbells to your equipment. These five dumbbell sets are all great choices.

How to Add an Extra Destination to Your Next Trip for Free

Stopovers are a little-known way of getting more destinations out of your trip. Here's how to score one on your next journey.

Book review: Retire on Less Than You Think

Halfway through Fred Brock's book Retire on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future, I was already drafting a review that would

How to Save for Retirement Without a 401K

Work doesn't offer a 401K plan — now what? Get proactive and create a retirement plan for yourself.

6 Ways You Can Get Paid to Watch TV

Love to kick back, relax, and watch TV? Good news: You can get paid for that.

Organizers for a Dollar

Organizers for cell phones and ipods are going for under a dollar at Pacific Designs. But hurry - the sale is only on for a few more days!

Live Like a Local: How to Tap Into the Local Scene While Traveling

If you want to get unique experiences, discover what a place is really like, AND save money, don't travel like a tourist — learn how to live like a local.

10 Ways to Smooth Over a Work Disagreement

Butting heads with a co-worker can quickly become serious. Learn how to bury the hatchet like a professional.

Good Debt, Bad Debt

Whether debt is good or bad depends on how you spend the money. From best to worst, here are the four categories of debt that one writer uses.

Get Ready for Christmas: 7 Things You Should Do Today

It can be frustrating to see stores roll out Christmas displays so early, but you can save money and sanity if you start thinking about the holidays now too.

20 Great Uses for a Bandana

From survival first aid to home decor, a colorful, inexpensive bandana is as versatile as it is cheap. Learn more about what a square of cotton cloth can do.

10 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Holiday leftovers are an awesome excuse to get creative in the kitchen. Here are 10 ways to use up that big pot of mashed potatoes.