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How Families Can Earn and Use Travel Rewards

As a solo traveler, you may have your travel rewards strategy down pat. But what about when you're planning to bring the family?

10 Unexpected Home Uses for Mayonnaise

Mayo does more than make everything delicious. From cleaning to killing pests to giving you silky-soft hair, discover all the surprising uses for this condiment.

The Fallacy of Homeownership as a Sound Investment

Owning a home has become inextricably linked to the American dream, as much a part of the social fabric as baseball and apple pie. But the reality is that most Americans would be b

10 Tricks to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook

Keeping tidy while cooking makes for better meals and easier clean-up, and it doesn't take a lot of effort with these labor-saving shortcuts.

10 Lifesaving Skills Everyone Should Know

Do you know how to safely exit a sinking car? Help someone with an allergic reaction? Do CPR? Learn these skills, and be prepared to help save a life.

9 Warning Signs You Can't Afford That New House

If that new house puts the squeeze on your savings, your dream home can quickly become a nightmare. Here's how to tell if it's really too much.

4 Brilliant Tips From "Smart Mom, Rich Mom"

Looking for ways to build wealth while raising a family? Look no further than Kimberly Palmer's new book, "Smart Mom, Rich Mom."

7 Nasty Bathroom Items You Should Throw Out Now

What's lurking in your loofah? You don't wanna know!

25 Easy Ways to Make Your Life More Interesting

It's easy to get trapped in a humdrum routine. Shake things up with one or more of these simple activities, lessons, experiments, and adventures.

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Live like royalty on $20,000 a year

I'm stealing the title for this post from the cover of a magazine that I saw back in the early 1980s. It caught my eye especially, because at the time I had just gotten a rais

What to Expect on Your First Cruise

First time heading out on the high seas? Don't stress. Here's what you can expect on your maiden voyage.

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Huge Credit Card Bill

That hefty credit card bill finding it's way to your mailbox is packing a punch — and to more than just your wallet.

8 Signs the 9-to-5 IS Right for You

Everyone loves to hate on the typical 9-to-5 work schedule, but it might actually be ideal for you.

6 Highly Effective Ways to Save Without Clipping a Coupon

You save big bucks on your next shopping trip, no coupon-clipping required. It's easier than you think!

IRS Delays Start of Tax Filing for Some Taxpayers in 2011

The IRS announced that certain taxpayers will have to wait until late February 2011 to file taxes. Read on to see if you are affected by this delay.

11 Unusual Ways to Sell Your Stuff

Don't want to just put your stuff on eBay or have a boring old yard sale? Try one of these uncommon techniques for selling your used items.

What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in March

Another March is upon us which means another month of great deals, as well as some terrible buys to skip. Read on for this month's best buys.

80 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for $10 or Less

There's still plenty of time to wrap up holiday shopping. Stuff your collection of stockings with a couple of these fun and frugal small gifts.

9 Delicious Reasons Cider Is Our Favorite Fall Treat

You can do a whole lot more with apple cider than just drink it plain!