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Ask the Readers: Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster?

Tell us if are prepared for a natural disaster and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Be a Smarter Home Buyer by Avoiding These 12 House Hunter Cliches

Binge watching "House Hunters" may leave you with big ideas, but please — don't listen to these stupid home-buying comments.

Ask the Readers: Have You Filed Your Taxes Yet?

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Joy of Life Club

Want to stay in San Francisco but don't want to pay an arm and a leg? Want more out of that $100 + a night stay in the city in the way of personality? Want some place that'

Is it Safe to Re-Finance Your Home Close to Retirement?

Refinancing to a lower mortgage may sound like a no-brainer, but if you're close to retirement, consider these complications.

Ask the Readers: Do You Gamble?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Read Personal Finance Books?

Tell us about the personal finance books you read and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Unsolicited Phone Calls: How You Could Unwittingly Change the World

Amidst a crying baby, a noisy dryer, and the steam from my tea kettle, I barely made out the sound of my ringing cordless phone. The caller ID flashed “unknown caller – unknown nu

Best Money Tips: How to Get Bigger Checks From Social Security

Today we found articles on ways to get bigger checks from Social Security, cheats for waking yourself up during the week, and how to avoid leaving money on the table.

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Best Money Tips: Avoid These Traps in the Grocery Aisles

Today we found articles on what you need to know about grocery store aisles, the power tools every home should have, and the keys to success for freelance writers.

How Much Can You Trust That Food Label?

They say you should always read the labels when you buy food — but can you trust what the label says?

Ask the Readers: What Are You Most Grateful For?

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Ask the Readers: What Do You Want in Your Forever Home?

Tell us what you want in your forever home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

8 Brands That Came Back From the Dead

Just because a brand dies doesn't mean it's gone for good. These zombie brands are proof that everyone loves a comeback.

The Surprising Way Birth Order Decides Your Money Habits

Can't figure out why you keep making the same money mistakes? Your birth order might be to blame.

Ask the Readers: What Has Been Your Best Investment Yet?

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5 Sure-Fire Signs of an Investment Scam

Even well-educated and honest people can get conned. Learn the signs of a scheme to avoid losing your savings.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Keep Heating Costs Low?

Tell us how you keep heating costs low and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Opt-out of the wasteful $26 billion phone directory industry

In this day and age of the internet, free Google 411 and a host of other paperless directory services, what use do the big, fat phone directories serve? I don’t know about you, but