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12 Unusual (But Necessary!) Staples to Add to Your Pantry

Flour, oil, spices, rice — every basic pantry has those. Up your pantry-ante with these specialty aisle must-haves that make any meal memorable.

Get Rid of Bad Customers

Bad customers are costing you more than you realize. Here are some types of bad customers and techniques to get rid of them (without alienating your good customers).

Offering Stock to Your Employees: 5 Key Financial Considerations

You can choose to make your employees more involved with your business' future by offering them stock in the company.

Best Money Tips: How to Remove Any Kind of Stain

Today we found articles on how to remove any type of stain, smart money moves to make before getting your first dog, and coastal communities that are actually affordable.

U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select+ American Express Card Review

The U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select+ American Express offers a flat rewards program for all your purchases.

What You Need to Know About Working While Collecting Social Security

Many people look forward to drawing Social Security benefits while still working and drawing a paycheck. Of course, there's a catch.

Best Money Tips: Throw a New Years Bash for Less Cash

Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.

The Limits of Small Economies

People often recommend cutting out little expenses to help get back on financial track. What's rarely mentioned is that this alone won't solve the problem.

Best Money Tips: Tax Tips to Help You Get Started

Today we found some great articles on tax tips to help you get started this filing season, what to do before you lose your wallet, and working from home with young children.

Best Money Tips: How to Build an Emergency Fund From Nothing

Today we found ways to build your emergency fund from nothing, ways to fight clutter and get organized, and a guide to buying refurbished products.

Ask the Readers: Is There Anything in Your Budget You Could Live Without?

Tell us if there is anything in your budget you could live without and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: Tried and Tested Tips for a Frugal Life

Today we found some awesome articles on tips for a frugal life, free summer fun for kids, and cutting your cable bill 90%.

Best Money Tips: Frugal Father's Day Gift Ideas

Today we found some fantastic articles on frugal Father's Day gift ideas, tips that will save you hundreds on your next trip, and ways to save on your beauty regimens.

Housing Values in Relationship to Proximity to Certain Stores

When you're house hunting you already look for good schools and low crime. Maybe you should add a Starbucks and Trader Joe's to your list, too.

Would you sell your vote?

Being a humble Green Card holder, I don’t have a vote here in the US (makes me wonder about that old “no taxation without representation” line, but that’s another story). Anyway, a

5 Good Reasons to Keep Your "Clunker"

The United States recently approved another $2 billion in funding for the "cash for clunkers" program after the program burned through $1 billion in less than a week. Although th

Recession Journal Part IV: The Double-Dip Trip

So everybody is saying it may finally be over, this recession. And it may very well be but if you're thinking that a turnaround is here and your money is burning a hole in your poc

7 Easy Ways to Automate Your Savings

One of the best ways to force yourself to save money is to make the act of saving automatic. Learn how you can do it with these seven easy techniques.

9 Foods That Will Keep You Satisfied for Longer

One way to avoid overeating is to dine on foods that make you feel full longer. Here are the foods with the best staying power.

6 Ways a More Expensive Hotel Room Can Save You Money

The cheapest hotel room available may not be the best value. In fact, it may not even be the cheapest once you consider these perks and features.