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12 Clever Coat Closet Hacks

A tidy coat coat closet makes guests welcome and your everyday easy and clutter-free. Tighten up your entryway with some simple organization tricks.

6 Gifts Hostesses Will Love

Shower your host(ess) with the most(est) with some of these fun, unique gift ideas. They're sure to invite you back!

Marketing Messes With Your Head

A new study out today in PNAS confirms what we always suspected was true. The higher the price you pay for a product, the greater your subjective experience of pleasure in the prod

Ask the Readers: What Subscriptions Do You Have?

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Ask the Readers: How Does Your Family Prepare for the Holidays?

Tell us how your family prepares for the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Don't treat businesses like people

When you fall short of meeting your obligations, it's natural to feel bad. In fact, it's natural to want to not only meet the letter of your obligation, but also the spirit: to d

Save on Car Maintenance With These 5 DIY Tips

Some car maintenance tasks are simple enough even for novices. These tasks require only a little time, a little knowledge, and a few tools.

The 10 Coolest Things That Come in a Can

Canned corn, ho-hum. But canned Unicorn? Yep, there's that and lots more hiding in the humble can these days.

10 Ways to Get Stronger Bones Without Eating Dairy

Maybe you're avoiding dairy because of the fat or lactose or veganism. Keep your bones fit and strong with these non-dairy bone boosters.

Cash for Appliances: Get a Cash Rebate for Buying New Appliances

Last year the Cash for Clunkers program gave out billions of dollars in rebates for purchasing new cars. This spring a smaller rebate program called Cash for Appliances is rolling

Would You Pay? The Brave New World of Online Music

There's a new idea on the horizon to get people to pay for the music they download. The gist is pretty simple--make listening to and downloading music into a game, like Foursqua

Tips From a Hostage Negotiator That Anyone Can Use

The next time you buy a car (or another negotiable purchase), try thinking like a hostage negotiator to get the best deal.

Veteran Business Owners Benefit from a Marketing Makeover

There are more than 25 million veterans nationwide. Those who become entrepreneurs and small business owners can use their military service as a springboard to new customers an

Best Money Tips: How to Host a Stress-Free Super Bowl Party

Today we found articles on ways to host a stress-free Super Bowl party, solutions to everyday work problems, and a new tool that tells you how your state and local taxes are spent.

The 5 Best Cloth Napkins

Cleaning up food messes isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these cloth napkins and you'll be able to keep the kitchen clean.

10 Work Perks You Can't Get as a Freelancer

You're ready to strike out on your own. Before ditching your day job, find out what work perks the freelancing world simply can't match.

Ready-to-Eat Meals for Weight Loss: Can They Fit into Your Food Budget?

Pre-prepared meals can be a great way to fit back into your old jeans...as long as you can also fit the meals into your food budget.

9 Unusual Stores Where You Can Find Great Bargains

Instead of hitting the grocery store or the mall, head to these unusual shops to find the best deals.

3 Snow-Day Recipes to Help You Weather the Storm

Stuck close to home because of the snow? Break your cabin fever with these filling, feel-good recipes that all use ingredients you likely have on-hand.

Best Money Tips: Fast Food Hacks That'll Save You Money

Today we found articles on fast food hacks that’ll save you money, things to do every day that will make you smarter, and what to do instead of having a garage sale.