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Bad Credit? It Might Cost You Your Marriage

Your perfect partner is smart, funny, attractive. What more could you want from them? Add this to your list: a good credit score.

Could the Chromebook Crush Windows?

Will Google's new Chromebook make out-of-the-box operating systems like Windows and OS X obsolete? It might be nice if it did.

5 Bridesmaid Dress Ideas From a Bridesmaid

Brides, I know you might have your dream wedding planned out. But consider a few humble, frugal dress suggestions from a repeat bridesmaid.

8 Easy Fixes to Boost Your Car's Re-Sale Value

Get the most from the sale of your old heap by transforming it into a slick ride with a few easy, and cheap, fixes and repairs.

Double-Dip-Proof Your Business

With fears swirling about a double-dip recession, many entrepreneurs are worried that we're in for another round of tough times.

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12 Bathroom Hacks You Can't Live Without!

Everybody goes, so make your privy as pleasant as possible. These simple tricks make bathroom visits cleaner, quieter, and even more fun.

5 Fun and Unexpected Ways to Get Out of a Business Rut

When you and your small business really need inspiration to strike, your best bet is to think outside the box.

Drive the Old Car or Buy a New Car?

The cost of a new car can be much bigger than the sticker price...even going so far as to affect your retirement savings.

3 Scary Truths about Multi-Tasking (and 5 Ways to Stop)

How can you, "Do one thing. Do it well," when you're doing twenty things at once?

7 Ways to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate

It might be time for better credit terms. With a little planning, you can negotiate your way to lower credit card interest rates.

Best Money Tips: Spend Less This Holiday Season

Today we found some great articles on spending less this holiday season, how to save money fast, and tips for overseas travel.

Debt Management Resources

Debt becomes a slippery slope (and a downward spiral) if you don't know how to manage it well. Here's what you need to know about debt management.

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How These 10 Winter Health Myths May Be Harming You

At this time of year, you're going to hear a lot of health advice. Some of it will not only be untrue, but can actually damage your health.

How One Woman Retired at 60 and Traveled the World

One early retiree proves it's not how much you make that matters. Instead, it's what you do with what you have that makes all the difference.

How to Avoid New Carry-on Luggage Charges

New fees for carry-on luggage have started creeping up on consumers. Discover how to pack defensively and avoid these extra charges.

12 Money Adjustments You Should Make Mid-Year

It's time to consult our mid-year financial checklist and make some important money moves to set yourself up the end of '15 and the coming of '16.

10 Ways to Get Rid of Stuff Frugally

Who wants to pay to have unwanted stuff hauled away? Here are 10 ideas for profiting from your unwanted clutter — if not in dollars, at least in karma.

10 Out-of-Fashion but Totally Frugal Old Tools

From manual lawnmowers to payphones (remember those?), get back to basics (and save!) with these frugal alternatives to modern tools.