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The 5 Best Eye Shadow Palettes

Here are some excellent eye shadow palettes that offer a wide range of shades and won't break your budget.

Beware of These Common Debt Consolidation Traps

Debt consolidation can be a great help in eliminating debt, but it's not a cure all, and it isn't free. Here's what to watch for.

Netbooks Guide: How to Buy the Best New Netbook

If you’re thinking about buying a netbook, here are some things to consider before deciding on which to purchase.

The 5 Best Hairsprays

Keeping your hair in place on blustery days isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hairsprays and your 'do will continue looking fabulous.

The 5 Best Juicers

Juicing provides a delicious, easy way to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Get started with one of these recommended machines.

5 Things to Avoid Before You File Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is trying enough already. Don't make it worse by making one of these mistakes.

Best Money Tips: Best Ways to Save Money for 2013

Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money for 2013, lowering your summer cooling bill, and jobs to get in college.

Best Money Tips: Unique Mother's Day Gifts

Today we found some awesome articles on unique Mother's Day gifts, side gigs to make more money today, and insurance policies everyone should have.

Best Money Tips: Writing the Perfect Cover Letter

Today we found some fantastic articles on writing the perfect cover letter, why gas prices keep going up, and retirement advice from real people.

7 Investment Accounts All 30-Somethings Should Have

You're not a kid anymore. It's time for you, and your money, to grow up.

Can AirNinja Find Airfare Deals?

AirNinja is a niche tool for finding airfares. It specializes in returning the smaller budget and regional airlines large sites like Kayak.com ignore. It is a tool that could, pote

10 Things I've Learned From Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Making and sticking to a grocery budget hasn't just helped our finances -- it's taught us a thing or two about money, food and life.

A Little Light in Dark Financial Times

I have more vehicle repairs to make than I have days in a year. My sink is clogged, and I’m bailing out water with buckets. Diapers just went up another 15% in my area. (And gue

Ask the Readers: How Do You Express Your Love Besides "I Love You?"

Tell us how you express your love and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

What your house is really worth

There are several things you can do with a house that you own. During the housing boom, most of the attention was focused on two of those things: You could sell it, or you could

What to Do If You Don't Have Your ID at the Airport

If you've misplaced your passport and ID just before boarding a flight, don't panic! Hope is not lost.

The Basics of Asset Allocation

Once beginning investors move beyond indexes and mutual funds, they start to hear about asset allocation. Learn the basics and how they apply to your investment decisions.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money at the Movies?

Tell us how you save money at the movies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Inflation is going away for a while

For a decade, starting in the mid-1990s, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates too low and expanded the money supply too quickly. Their theory was that, as long as consumer pric

The 5 Best Microwaves

From defrosting an entire chicken to popping all the popcorn in a bag without burning, these microwaves can make your life easier.