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Creating a Financial Plan: Highlights from Our Chat with Money Smart Week

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Money Smart Week on creating a financial plan!

Let things go

Two of the unhappiest people I ever knew lived in the apartment below mine when I lived for two years in Salt Lake City. They acted as on-site managers--collected rent checks in

Choosing a Retirement Account: What's Available, and What’s Best for You?

With dozens of account types available, retirement planning can seem overwhelming. Read this to better understand your choices.

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Make a crafty airbrush out of old junk

Sometimes the ingenuity of people knocks me out. As I was surfing today to find new and exciting ways to save money, I came across a video on Metacafe. It has almost no sound, b

How to Make a Major Career Switch Without Going Back to School

You don't have to go back to school in order to make a career change. Instead, follow these moves to leverage the skills and knowledge you already have.

Take back St. Valentine’s Day from Hallmark and Hershey’s.

Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men

The 5 Best Mid-Sized Cities for Millennials

You don't have to make it there to make it somewhere. Enjoy big city living without the big city cost in these five medium-sized metropolises.

Best Money Tips: Save Money While Job Hunting

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save while job hunting, making a budget for life after college, and saving on bathroom accessories.

12 Smart Post-Holiday Moves

Holiday spending may have turned your finances into a mess. Get back on track and make the new year all about the new financial you.

All the Ways You Can Score More Points and Miles This Holiday Season

While you're busy holiday shopping and preparing for trips to see the family, why not earn tons of points and miles in the process?

6 Ways to Get Paid for Saving Money

Interest, dividends, and investment earnings aren't the only ways to make money by saving. Get paid to save with these rewards, tax credits, prizes, and more.

The 5 Best Body Lotions

Keeping your skin constantly smooth isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these body lotions and your skin will stay soft and supple.

Being Frugal Without Giving Up Your Social Life

Despite what some people think, you don't have to be a hermit to be frugal. Learn how you can have a fun social life AND maintain your budget.

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Do you trust ads from radio DJs?

The US radio airwaves are filled with endorsements from radio DJs, and the list of things they hawk is mind-blowing.  Coming from a country that doesn’t have these pai

Best Money Tips: Secrets to Saving Money at Amazon.com

Today we found some awesome articles on saving money at Amazon.com, the best items to buy now, and how to get the best hotel deals.

Beware of These Common Debt Consolidation Traps

Debt consolidation can be a great help in eliminating debt, but it's not a cure all, and it isn't free. Here's what to watch for.

Netbooks Guide: How to Buy the Best New Netbook

If you’re thinking about buying a netbook, here are some things to consider before deciding on which to purchase.

Extra Income Opportunity: Online Tutoring

If you know your stuff, online tutoring can be a great, convenient way to earn some extra cash.