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6 Ways Having Your Groceries Delivered Can Save You Money
Believe it or not, having your groceries delivered right to your door can also save you big bucks.
6 Ways to Protect Yourself From a Lost Gift Card
A gift card is like cash — your bank won't replace what you lose. Save yourself some hassle (and your coffee order!) with some simple gift card security.
10 Ways to Reuse Common Household Items
From egg cartons to shower curtains to old socks and more, learn dozens of ways to reuse commonly discarded household items.
How to Earn Extra Money Driving for Uber or Lyft
The sharing economy is disrupting business models and creating extra income for millions. Here's all you need to get your piece of the rideshare pie.
The 16 Cardinal Rules of Loaning Money to Friends and Family
Actually, the simplest rule is "Don't." But if you must, here's what you do to make it as painless as possible.
6 Ways to Earn More Money — Without Working More Hours
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10 Ways to Make This Your Most Productive Summer Yet
This is your summer. Make it count by getting things done!
12 Annoying Bank Fees and How to Avoid Them
Account fees have become big business for banks and a major drain on consumers’ pocketbooks. Protect your balance by avoiding these 12 common fees.
Where to Find Emergency Funds When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund
A costly emergency has sprung up. The only problem? You have a second emergency — no money to cover it. Here's where to find funds fast.
5 Affordable U.S. Wine Destinations Outside California
California wine country isn't the only spot to book a winery weekend. Explore these wine destinations that may be closer to home and more affordable than you think.
Should You Finance a Tiny Home With a Credit Card?
The relatively low price of tiny homes makes nearly any financing option a possibility, including credit cards. But should you go that route?
Why "Buy One Get One Free" Is Usually A Bad Deal
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Your Work or Your Life?
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
4 Cheap and Easy Homemade Mosquito Repellents
When summer hits, the mosquitoes start swarming. Here are several easy, cheap, and chemical-free recipes for making homemade mosquito repellent.
5 Ways to Embrace Having to Work in Retirement
Retirement isn't always a permanent send-off from the working world. If you have to return to the daily grind, there are actually some pluses.
The 5 Best Washing Machines
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You Are What You Do: 16 Ways to Improve Your Body Language
Communication goes far beyond what you say. Here are 16 ways to improve your body language — and hence your communication skills.
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!
This Is the Difference Between a Loan and a Line of Credit
If you need to borrow money, you may wonder how a loan differs from a line of credit. Let's break it down.