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The Best Age to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
If you want to buy long-term care insurance, don't wait until it's too late.
7 Common Travel Myths That People Need to Stop Believing
You've always wanted to travel more, but you worry about the cost or the risks or the inconvenience. Good news -- your worries are probably unfounded.
12 Fun Facts About Valentine's Day Spending
Fun fact: we spend a lot of money on Valentine's Day gifts — with the U.S. spending $1.5 billion on greeting cards alone!
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Pay It Off
Whether in a snowball or in an avalanche, it's time to freeze your debt for good. Try one of these strategies to get on track.
4 Simple Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Investing
Don't be daunted by the stock market. With a little change in outlook, you can conquer your investing fears.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Rideshare Apps?
Tell us whether you use rideshare apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Reusable Straws
Finding drinking straws worth keeping isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these reusable straws and your drinks will always be ready to sip.
How One Mediocre Investor Prospered After the Market Crash
A mediocre portfolio held up pretty well through the financial crisis — and has even done pretty great in the aftermath. Learn how.
The 5 Best Sites to Sell Your Arts and Crafts
If you have the knitting needle knack or the tablesaw talent, earn extra cash from your crafty skills by selling your stuff online. Here's where.
How to Sell All Your Stuff and Travel the World
Dreaming of getting rid of everything you own and becoming a globe-trotter? This is how you can actually make it happen.
Why You Should Use a Personal Loan to Pay Down Debt
This might seem like surprising financial advice, but you should consider paying off debt with a personal loan.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Garden for Vegetables?
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3 Cheap and Easy Formulas for Homemade Windshield De-Icer (Plus Bonus Tips)
It’s that dreaded time of year. Each trip to town requires a 10-minute pre-start on my car, and the hated task of scraping my windshield. There are several options to help you wi
The 10 Commandments of Reaching Financial Freedom
We all want to reach financial freedom, but there are rules we need to follow in order to get there.
How to Invest in Mutual Funds
Mutual funds have long been and easy way to invest in a broad range of securities. Here's how to get started!
13 Natural and Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Sugar
Diabetics and non-diabetics alike can take positive steps to control blood sugar levels safely and naturally. Read on to find out what you can do.
5-Minute Finance: Create Financial Goals
Deciding on a goal is a critical first step in every endeavor. Here's how to set financial goals that will lead to a brighter future.
5 Signs You Need to Come Out of Retirement
Retirement doesn't always deliver on the promise of easygoing days of rest and relaxation.
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