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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.

10 Tips from a Financially-Savvy Teen

A few years ago, Tamara Johnson had no savings. Today she is a college student, funding her education with scholarships and savings. Learn how she did it.

8 Wise Tips Famous CEOs Would Give Their Younger Selves

Looking back on their journey to success, even the wealthiest CEOs wish they could dole out some advice to their younger selves.

How to Win Big in Online Sweepstakes

Tips, tricks and rules to winning big in online sweepstakes and contests.

How to Use Portion Control to Lose Weight

Maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenge when plates are piled high. Learn how to cut down on your serving sizes and shed pounds.

Best Money Tips: Hacks to Speed Up Your Browser

Today we found some great articles on hacks to speed up your browser, simple ways to build a life you enjoy, and how to become more confident.

8 Ways to Use Up Travel Rewards Points and Miles

Got some travel points burning a hole in your pocket? Here's how to use them up.

How to Be Frugal (Without Becoming a Hermit)

Being frugal doesn't mean being stuck at home alone reading library books and watching free TV. Discover how to save money — and get out of your house.

Cure it with Garlic!

I am married to a garlic lover. Not that my husband craves the pungent flavoring in his meals, but rather is insistent on eating it to ward off any impending sickness. [more]

13 Surprising Things You Can Rent for Extra Cash

From the everyday to the oddball, you can rent just about everything in your house for cash — including the house.

How low interest rates might save the world

Low interest rates generally lead to inflation, which is bad for everybody. But if inflation were really low, then low interest rates would tend to follow, and in that situation,

How to Make Flying With an Infant Less of a Nightmare

Flying with an infant can be seamless or a nightmare, and it may all depend on what you bring.

Don’t Cash That Insurance Check; It May Not Be Yours

Did you get an unexpected payment from your insurance company? Health insurance overpayments and mispaym

In a Rut? 6 Tips for Getting Out

Whether it's emotional or physical, whether it has to do with work, relationships, or personal goals, being in a rut sucks. Here's how to help yourself get out.

6 Things Investors Should Know About the October Effect

October is perhaps the scariest month for investors. Or is that just a spooky myth?

7 Penalty-Free Ways to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Account

Borrow money from your IRA, penalty-free? It's possible in these seven scenarios!

Money-Making Lessons From the Girl Scouts

Slinging cookies is tough business. One Cookie Mom shares 11 money lessons she's learned from working with the Girl Scouts.

6 Retirement Products That Aren't Worth Your Money

These retirement products promise stability and wealth in your golden years, but the truth is, you're better off without them.

How Much Does it Cost Every Time you Get Into Your Car?

I was horrified when I discovered exactly how much it costs me to drive into town for groceries. Do you know exactly how much it costs you?

Science Shows That Saying Thanks Can Improve Your Health and Happiness

You really do have a lot to be thankful for. Discover why making a regular habit of expressing gratitude for those things is good for mind, body, and soul.