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7 Last-Minute Ways to Cut Your 2016 Tax Bill

Tick tock, the year's almost up! Before 2017 comes ringing in, make sure you check off these last-minute ways to cut your '16 tax bill.

7 Frugal Ways to Protect Your Home During the Holidays

Don't leave town on your holiday vacation until you've taken these steps to safeguard your home! Nobody wants "Home Alone" to become real life.

8 Money-Smart Things I Wish I'd Asked Santa For

You wasted your Dear Santa letters on Barbies and video games. Don't you wish you'd asked for these things instead?

8 Frugal Living Skills I Wish My Parents Would Have Taught Me

Odds are, your parents may have fallen short teaching you how to live large for less. We all wish we heard these money lessons growing up.

Improve Your Giving With 5 Smart Charity Tricks

Make the most out of your efforts to give back and you'll do the most good. It's easy to be extra charitable!

6 Ways Millennials Have Changed Money (So Far)

The kids these days are bringing money matters into the social media age, and reinventing some old tricks along the way.

7 Things Not to Buy on Black Friday

Don't count that doorbuster as a win just yet. Spending money on these bad Black Friday buys is more of a wallet-buster.

The Simple Holiday Budget Anyone Can Follow

'Tis the season for holiday spending. Despite all the red and green, this holiday budget will keep you in the black.

6 Stocks to Buy Before Black Friday

'Tis the season to take advantage of a holiday bull market.

Your Stressful Job May Be… Making You Healthier?

We all know that stress does not do a body good... Or does it?

6 Ways to Get College Kids Home for the Holidays for Cheap

Your college kid likely wants to hang at home on their much-earned holiday break. Get them back to the nest without going broke.

7 Skills Today's Employers Value Most

In today's world, a college degree will only get you so far. Here's what employers are really looking for.

Shoveling Snow and 5 Other Things Robots Can Do for You

Eventually, they'll probably take over the world, but for now, robots are thankfully taking over our household chores.

5 Things Americans Spend Too Much On

From our "I Dos" to our morning joe, Americans are guilty of spending way too much on these things.

How to Clear Old Debt From Your Credit Report

Old debts can clutter up the path to an otherwise clean credit report. It's time to do a little cleaning.

9 Great Jobs for Snowbirds

You can still fly south for the winter and make the same amount of money. Just choose any of these jobs.

Take Control With These Easy 5-Minute Money Fixes

Get smarter about finance, get better at managing your money, and get savvier at scoring discounts on everything you buy, all in five minutes or less.

How to Get Your Finances Back on Track After Losing Everything

Money setbacks happen. Even when it feels like you've lost everything, you can rebuild.

4 Ways to Buy a House Without a Mortgage

No mortgage? No problem. You can still purchase the home of your dreams.

8 Important Reasons to Always Call In Sick When You're Sick

Don't try to power through a cold or the flu. Listen to your body and stay in bed — you and the rest of us will feel better for it.