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These 8 Small Cap Value Investments Are on Fire

Ready to supercharge your portfolio? Look to these small and undervalued companies that have been on fire.

The 5 Best Electronics Wipes

Keeping your touch screens clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these electronics wipes and you can scroll without catching all those germs.

What Does Being Rich Mean to You Anyway?

How much money do you think you need to be considered rich? Is it solely just due to a number in your bank account?

Five Last-Minute Thanksgiving Fixes

Don't throw out your Thanksgiving mistakes; follow these tips to salvage everything from dry turkey to bad wine.

8 Ways to Stage Your Home Without Hiring a Pro

From curb appeal to clearing clutter, you can stage your home like the pros do — all without hiring a pro.

Setting Up a Home Office on the Cheap

If you visit an office furniture store, it's easy to get sticker shock. Learn how to create a great work-at-home space without spending lots of cash.

The 8 Weirdest Cases of Credit Card Theft

While credit card theft is no joke, from time to time those thefts (and those post-theft purchases) are entertaining. And often weird.

The Easy Way to Set an Allowance That Won't Ruin Your Kid

Setting an allowance is complicated — you're teaching money values that will last a lifetime. Here's what to consider before you hand it over.

How to Save for Retirement When You Are Unemployed

So you're out of work. That doesn't mean you have to lose track of your retirement savings.

6 Back-to-School Items You Can Buy Used

Facing that back-to-school budget crunch? Instead of buying school supplies brand-new, get them used.

Dealing With and Understanding Migraine Headaches

Migraines can be completely debilitating. Learn about common triggers (and how to avoid them) and home remedies for easing pain.

How to Ask for Your Old Job Back After Leaving

You quit your job. You said your goodbyes. But now … you want back in. Where do you start?

6 Things You Might Miss in Your Credit Card's Fine Print

Did you read the fine print before you signed up for that credit card? You should have: What you don't know might hurt you.

8 Career Moves That Prove You're Finally a Grown-Up

Being a grown-up at work has nothing to do with age or experience. It's all in how you approach the job.

5 Things You Shouldn't Order on Amazon

Not so fast on that mouse-button, frequent Amazon shopper -- the ginormous Internet retailer doesn't always offer the best price. It still pays to shop around.

Guide to Buying a Used Car Without Going Crazy

Trying to find a safe and reliable used car made me stressed out for weeks. Here's everything I learned, so hopefully your car buying process will be easier.

How to Go on a Financial Detox

Spending too much? Learn how to perform a deep cleanse of your impulsive money mistakes and find balance in your checkbook.

Extreme Mileage Hacking: Creative Ways to Earn Flier Miles

If you're think you're doing all you can to earn frequent flier miles, get a bit of inspiration from these talented travelers.

Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China! Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]

When Avoiding Debt Is the Losing Strategy

It's almost always a good idea to stay out of debt. But sometimes, refusing to take on debt could hurt you in the long run.