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Kick-Ass Alternatives to Canned Cranberry Sauce

Canned cranberry sauce is lame. Here are six ways to shine up that holiday staple, from chutney to booze-spiked berries to tart-cherry sauce.

Sure, games are fun, but they can also make us smarter, teach us about money, and stave off dementia. Try these brain building pastimes.

Money is just a tool, right? It is until it becomes part of our identity, and then it becomes a problem. Learn to identify the signs.

From booking to bedtime, find out the shortcuts these pro travelers use to make hotel lodging cheaper, more convenient, and more comfortable.

Selling a home is hard work, but don't just take the first offer that knocks at the door.

Want a quick, easy way to raise the value of your home? The right color paint in the right room can do the trick.

Real estate agents take a hefty commission from your home sale. Want to avoid that financial hit? You can sell your home without a traditional agent.

A home inventory can help you recover from a disaster — or it can be the first step toward decluttering. Make yours before it's too late.

If you want to keep your car running smoothly — and your savings account full — get proactive about regular maintenance.

Impress the love of your life with a beautiful symbol of your devotion — while saving some green in the process.

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save on baby expenses, being smart about buying daily deals, and how to save money buying a used car.

With a new year comes a slew of hard-to-keep resolutions. Reaching these money goals only requires a little bit of work up front. It's easy!

Credit card companies often try to upsell you on additional services that are straight-up unnecessary. Discover the worst ones to watch out for.

Share a little love this Valentine's Day with someone who needs it. Enter Kiva!

There are a lot of ways to live simply. My personal favorite is living simply through capital — and it's easier to do than you might expect.

Try teaching these crucial time-management skills at home and help keep your kids on the ball through the whole school year.

The path to retirement is full of obstacles. Don't let these money myths lead you astray.

With data breaches everywhere you turn, credit monitoring seems like a smart thing to get. But do you really need it?

Make the most of precious time with your family. Science says these five habits will make you closer and stronger than ever.

Spring isn't the only cleaning-worthy season! This all-encompassing list will help you get your place in shape for autumn and beyond.