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Make 15 Junk Food Favorites Healthier and Cheaper at Home

Junk food can be tough on both wallet and waistline. Maintain the health of both with these easy copycats of your favorite packaged foods.

If you've chosen any of these overhyped destinations for your next vacation, prepare to be underwhelmed (and overcharged).

Credit card rewards programs look attractive, but there are several hidden costs, beginning with the cost of not redeeming those rewards.

There's nothing wrong with being easy-going, but if too many of these phrases are familiar, you may be selling yourself short. Start stepping up!

What you say and how you say it really matters to your career. Cut these troublesome words and phrases and bask in the accolades that follow.

Effective complaints make everybody happy — including you. Learn the right way to complain and get what you want.

Today we found some amazing articles on smart ways to save on clothing, getting your dream job, and tips for successful investing.

You don't have to be rich to live a life of adventure. Get out there and start living!

Most hotels and inns are willing to negotiate their rates. All you have to do is be willing to ask.

Your real estate agent represents your interests, right? Not always. Learn the secrets your agent might be hiding from you.

Americans today change jobs about every five years, and the right way to jump ship is an important career skill. Here's how to make your next move.

Don't leave your home vulnerable to intruders. Add any of these five heavy-duty door locks to your home to ensure its safety and security.

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Today we found some great articles on the best time to buy a car, online jobs for college students, and Warren Buffet's tips for investing.

Books? Yep! Houses? Absolutely! Swimwear? Ack, no! Those and other thrift store buys sorted into best and worst.

Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.

Everyone could use a few extra bucks — so why not make that side gig fun? And if you're lucky, it might turn into something that really pays.

Ten reasons you may never touch anything ever again.

Do you like your clothes feeling extra soft? Then add any one of these five superb fabric softeners to your next laundry run.

Working from home to earn extra income is a great way to shore up the family budget. Just don't take any of these dubious "opportunities."