Investing in real estate can seem complicated, expensive, and risky. Truth is, even the average small investor can do it. Here's what you need to know.
Your budget can easily go off the rails if you're spending money just to keep pace with your friends, but in some cases, it can actually help you save.
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How to Solve These 6 Problems Your Heirs Could Have With Your Estate
If you have a will, you're ahead of most Americans — but don't pat yourself on the back just yet. Your heirs may still encounter some challenges.
Real Estate Investing Is Cheaper and Easier Than You Think
Investing in real estate can seem complicated, expensive, and risky. Truth is, even the average small investor can do it. Here's what you need to know.
How to Prevent Plant Theft
Mean-spirited but common, plant thieves will cut your blooms, remove front-stoop pots, or even dig trees up from your yard. Learn how to foil them.
5 Home Investments to Make Your Summer Cooler
You won't have to sweat summer heat waves if you make these easy home investments and upgrades.
Ask the Readers: Do You File Your Own Taxes?
Tell us whether you file or own taxes and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Weird Types of Insurance You Didn't Even Know About
Held for ransom? Killed someone via laughter? Lost a valuable body part? There's an insurance coverage policy for that.
How to Make Money by Creating YouTube Videos
Believe it or not, you can have a decent little side hustle by creating quality content on YouTube.
How to Liquidate a Loved One's Estate
Part of settling an estate is dealing with the personal possessions of the deceased. Here's how to do that with minimal stress.
What It Costs to Raise a Child
You probably already know (or, if you're not a parent, you've already guessed) that it costs a lot to raise a child. But just how much is "a lot"?
6 Ways to Boost Your Partner's Bad Credit Without Risking Your Own
You love your partner. Now you just need to get them to love their credit.
10 Homemade Liqueurs to Bottle for Tasty Gifts
Homemade liqueurs and infused alcohols are easy to make and are always welcome gifts around the holidays. Here are 10 great ones you have to try.
15 Smart Things You Can Do With Your Finances, Even if You're Broke
If money is tight, these easy, smart personal finance habits can help turn your financial life around.
6 Awesome Reasons to Shop at Aldi
Few brands? No bags? No problem! One writer shares why she loves the discount grocer (and a few minor quibbles as well).
8 Ways Social Media Tricks You Into Spending More
Scrolling through your Instagram might seem harmless — until you've spent $300 on skin care from a brand you've never heard of.
The Store Sales Cycle: Your Monthly Guide to Clearance Prices
From groceries to light bulbs, sales are not random. Every year stores put certain products on sale around the same time. Discover what's cheap when.
6 Ways to Stay Focused in an Open Office
Is your open office driving you crazy? You're not the only one. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to stay focused.
How Keeping Up With the Joneses Can Actually Save You Money
Your budget can easily go off the rails if you're spending money just to keep pace with your friends, but in some cases, it can actually help you save.
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in December
It's peak shopping season, but not every buy is a peak deal. Learn where to find the big discounts this month — and where to freeze your spending.
Best Money Tips: 5 Ways to Get in "The Zone"
Today we found articles on ways to get in the zone, how to maximize Social Security benefits, and housekeeping tips for the domestically challenged.
30 Unexpected Uses for Mineral Oil
From removing beach tar to bleeding mountain bike brakes, mineral oil has lots and lots of uses. Here are 30 to try.