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7 Easy Ways to Invest in China

China's economy just keeps on growing and making people richer. Here's how an average investor like you can get in on it.

Best Money Tips: Make Groceries Last Longer

Today we found some fantastic articles on making groceries last longer, ways to make extra money this summer, and saving on entertainment.

Prefab Fab - This ain't yer grandma's double-wide

Are prefabbed homes the wave of the future? Judging from some of the magazines that I receive (Sunset, Metropolitan Home), it sure looks like things are heading in that direction. [more]

14 Free or Cheap Toys That Will Make Your Kid Smarter

Make learning fun with these easy, affordable, and adorable DIY toys — your kids will love them and so will your budget.

What You Need to Know About the Statute of Limitations on Debts

Debt doesn't disappear, but it does expire.

How to Get the Most Out of Your American Express Membership Rewards Points

If you have an American Express rewards card and are wondering what you can redeem your points for, we break down all the ways and their value.

Best Money Tips: Retirement Questions People Forget to Ask

Today we found some stellar articles on important (but often forgotten) retirement questions, easy part-time jobs, and work-life balance tips.

Poem on opting out

A while back I wrote a piece on Opting out of the money economy, a topic I've long been interested in. Because of that long inte

Score $240 a Year Doing This One Thing

What could you do with an extra $20 a month? Whatever it is, there may not be an easier way to earn it than this.

Give Two Laptops for the Price of One

Until November 26th, this program allows you to order the revolutionary XO laptop, only now bein

Best Money Tips: Things That Will Cost More for the Holidays

Today we found things that well cost more (or less) for the holidays, clever uses for old tin cans, and ways to save on entertainment.

Where on Earth did the $1 bill go?

I'd like to start by saying I'm awful at math. I mean, really bad. So it will come as no surprise to learn that I just scratched my bald head in wonder when I was told the

Beware Celebrities Bearing Prepaid Cards

From the Kardashians to Justin Bieber, celebs are endorsing prepaid cards. Learn how these cards can drain your funds faster than saying, "Baby, baby, baby."

Best Money Tips: Things Car Salesmen Don't Want You to Know

Today we found some fantastic articles on things car salesmen don't want you to know, busting out of your money comfort zone, and keeping your relationship fresh.

Another Tuesday Freebie: Haagen-Dazs Scoop

Since I didn't get to a Cold Stone Creamery for my free Mother's Day cone, so my gluttonous ears perked up when I heard that Haagen-Dazs is giving away free scoops tomorrow, May 13

Best Money Tips: Surprising Ways to Use Coca-Cola

Today we found articles on surprising uses for Coca-Cola, how to learn anything in 20 hours, and things that successful people never say.

Ask the Readers: Do You Grow Your Own Food?

Tell us whether you grow your own food and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Possible protections for credit card holders

The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.

Low Interest Credit Card for Military Families: USAA® Rate Advantage Visa Platinum® Card

Military personnel and their families can save money with this low interest rate credit card.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Earn Money Quickly

Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to earn money quickly, starting your marriage out right, and getting a good night of quality sleep.