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10 Tricks to Avoid Workout Burnout

Don't sabotage your fitness goals by giving in before fitness becomes a habit. Stay on track by knowing when to ease up and when to power through.

It's great that we've thrown aside some rigid social rules and live freer, more casual lives. But some of those old manners were kinda great, too.

Your struggle to save money may run deeper than you think. Are you one of these types of people who find it hard to save?

Some rules of personal finance are handed down for generations. How many of these "cents-able" money lessons from Grandma and Grandpa are yours, too?

Debt is not a fact of life. Learn from the lifestyles of those who break free and get on track to following them out of the hole.

Net worth is your compass for personal finance. Do you know the basics? Take our net worth IQ test and find out!

Rising up the corporate ladder is harder than ever — more so if you stumble on a rung or two. Are you making any of these career mistakes?

Kindergarten kids can — and should — understand these personal finance basics. So should the rest of us.

It's not easy to get serious about budgeting and saving. What is easy is coming up with excuses. Do any of these sound familiar?

We all dream about scoring a big financial windfall — and all the great ways to spend it. If fortune does favor you, don't blow it!

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.

You don't have to convert your basement into a fully finished mancave to make it comfortable and inviting. Try these cheaper fixes first.

Coffee cups, unopened mail, convention swag — that clutter on your desk is flatlining your productivity. Dump it, and watch your efficiency soar!

Closet space comes at a premium — everything you store should fit, look great, and make you feel great. If not, toss it, sell it, or give it away.

Saving money is good for your bank account, but it's also good for your mental well-being. Start saving and start feeling better about yourself!

Losing a job is never fun and it's rarely easy. That is, it isn't easy unless you're guilty of any of these career derailers.

Refocus your holiday spirit on time well spent with friends and family this year and Santa won't won't get the better of your budget again.

Tis the season for overwork, over-indulgence, and over-stress. Get a handle on the holidays this year by avoiding these common cheer-sappers.

Maybe your afternoon productivity slump has nothing to do with with lunch. Perk up your working surroundings and see if you don't perk up, too.

Cut your electric bill by getting serious about conservation. Plug these easy to miss power leaks and watch the savings add up.