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Preserving In-Season Foods for Off-Season Feasts

The garden's bounty is arriving in overflowing CSA boxes and crowded store produce bins. Now is the time to learn the sweet and sour art of home food preservation.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 09/06

Today's great deals include Seda Ultra Sharp 5-Piece Ceramic Knife Set, 50% off Lee's Men's Jeans, 70% off Frye Women's Shoes, and more!

Flashback Friday: The 107 Best Breakfast Hacks to Start Your Day Off Right

Having a solid breakfast each day shouldn't take too much time or effort. These breakfast hacks make it quick, easy, and delish!

You're Wasting Up to $42,532 by Not Investing Your Gasoline Savings

Use the dollars you're saving at the pump these days to drive your investments rather than your car. It really adds up!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 9/26, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $800 in Prizes!

Topic: Saving on Your Cell Phone! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

Parent PLUS Loans

Parents can take out low-interest loans in order to help their children pay for school. With a Parent PLUS loan, parents can borrow directly from the federal government and receive

5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 09/25

Today's great deals include 50% off Stuart Weitzman shoes, Children's books under $10, 50% off baby clothing, and more!

Best Money Tips: 19 Cheap Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

Today we found nearly 20 cheap ways to stay cool, features to consider when shopping for carry-on luggage, and affordable, homemade versions of takeout meals.

5 Personal Finance Tips You Don't Always Hear About

We have all read about the usual personal finance tips being offered by the writers of the personal finance blogs around the internet and from the experts on television. They usual

6 Small Business Mentors You Can Access for Nearly Free!

What's an entrepreneur with limited cash and just a handful of questions to do? Get in touch with these local experts. They'll more than likely be glad to show you the ropes.

Pitting Airline Against Hotel Rewards

If you've ever hesitated before redeeming your airline miles and wondered if you're getting a good deal, you're in good company.

What’s the difference? Your Debt Questions Answered

Are you wondering if debt consolidation is right for you? Maybe you’ve heard about the promises that debt settlement offers. Or perhaps you’ve just been curious about the possibi

Best Money Tips: Things You Can Sell to Make Money

Today we found some fantastic articles on things you can sell to make money, money lessons from toddlers, and ways your bank may be ripping you off.

Don't worry about missing the bottom in houses

I've recently heard from several people who want to buy a house and are thinking that now may be the time. In particular, they're worried that waiting might cause them to "miss th

8 Ways to Survive the April 18th Tax Deadline

Not ready for the big day? Use our helpful tax guides to get you through our crazy tax code.

Bamboozled! The 4 Ways that Bamboo Products May Not be All That “Green”

We’ve all been there. Bopping down the aisles of your local home furnishings retailer and seeing all the “earth-friendly” products and tools that claim to be “sustainable.” Many o

Welcome TIME Magazine Readers!

We are so excited to be mentioned in the most recent print issue of TIME magazine. Readers looking here for blog posts by myself or our other bloggers will find that we have a wid

8 Money Moves Students Should Make During a Gap Year

Malia Obama made gap years buzzworthy. Fellow students taking a year of self-exploration should make these money moves first.

How to Compare Medicare Part D Plans: A Beginner’s Guide

Not all Medicare Part D plans are created equal. Find out how to save up to 75% on prescription copays.