The conforming loan limit for home loans in the U.S. fell back to pre-2008 levels recently. Now lawmakers want to raise it again. Learn how it could affect you.
What? Poisonous infant formula wasn't enough? Plastic baby bottles and the linings of canned food may be linked to diabetes, heart disease, and altered development in infants' brai
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Should Conforming Loan Limits Be Increased?
The conforming loan limit for home loans in the U.S. fell back to pre-2008 levels recently. Now lawmakers want to raise it again. Learn how it could affect you.
7 Things Your Boss Wishes You'd Tell Them
Whether you work in corporate America, or a family-owned business, you probably have a boss. And there are a few things they wish you'd tell them.
Why a Deferred Annuity May Be a Smarter Buy Than Long-Term Care Insurance
Staggering long-term care insurance costs have retirees looking to an alternative solution; the deferred annuity.
Should You Make Your Young Kids Pay "Rent?"
A viral Facebook post has parents everywhere wondering: Should you charge your young kids rent?
Never Order Fish on Mondays and 7 Other Bad Days to Buy Stuff
Mark your calendar and hide your wallet. These shopping days of the week, month, and even year come with higher prices and lower quality.
5 Tips for Making Do with the Right Now
It seems easy to hold your breath and wait for situations in life to become clear, determined, and permanent. But what will you be missing in t
The 11 Best Websites for Renting Your Extra Space
Turn to the Internet for fast, simple, and safe ways to get your rental property in front of the right audience.
Passport Pictures for Under a Dollar
Use this technique to produce passport pictures, visa pictures, and any other required id photos, all for under a dollar.
Do plastic baby bottles cause diabetes and heart disease?
What? Poisonous infant formula wasn't enough? Plastic baby bottles and the linings of canned food may be linked to diabetes, heart disease, and altered development in infants' brai
Best Money Tips: Mental Hacks for Working Out
Today we found articles on mental hacks for working out, grocery shopping tips for a zero waste home, and why you should buy winter tires now.
Should a Second Marriage Be Celebrated (and Paid for) Like the First?
People spend a lot of money to make their weddings once-in-a-lifetime experiences. So what do you do if you have a second one?
7 Steps to Market Your Extra Space as a Vacation Rental
Tell your extra space to get a job — turn a spare bedroom into a vacation rental for friendly, frugal-minded travelers.
5 Ways Carry-On Luggage Can Save You Time and Money
Airline travel is not much fun, so it makes sense to reduce the burden by packing less and not checking bags. You'll save time, money, and hassle.
Stupid Things to Put in Your Cover Letter
Crafting a compelling, convincing cover letter is not easy. Discover how to write a good one by learning what to avoid.
25 Small New Year’s Resolutions You Can Start Today
You don't have to wait for the ball to drop to start improving your life. Instead, pick one (or more!) of these resolutions to begin right now.
Get Paid to Watch Your Favorite TV Show Live
Those daytime TV shows with live audiences? Those audiences are bought and paid for and you can earn a few extra bucks sitting in the audience, too.
One Recipe, Lots of Food: 10 Great Main Dish Casseroles
For cheap, filling, and simple dinners with lots of leftovers, it's hard to beat these delicious casserole recipes.
The 5 Best Face Washes
You can have gorgeous and clear skin simply by using the right cleanser. Try one of these five best face washes and find out for yourself!
4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When You Enroll in Medicare
It's easy to make mistakes when signing up for Medicare. Here's how you can avoid the big ones.
The 5 Best Cleansing Balms
Maintaining that enviable facial glow isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these cleansing balms and you'll turn heads everywhere you go.