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4 Reasons Early Retirement Might Be Financially Risky

So many of us dream of early retirement, but it comes at a price — often your nest egg. Can you afford to stop working early?

Revenge of the battery hack - 32 AAs inside a 6v Lantern Battery. BUT IS IT PHONEY?!

Ok, there's not really much that I can say to top this one. After the amazing work that Kipkay did over at Metacafe, the folks at gagfilms have gone one better. They've discovered

Healthcare Price Lists: A Short (but Useful) Guide

It's difficult to save money on healthcare if you don't have access to cost information. Arm yourself with one of these easy-to-use price lists.

5 Websites to Book Cheaper Travel Packages

Looking to book an affordable travel package? These sites will help you find the best possible deal.

How Projection Bias Could Be Destroying Your Finances

Grocery shopping while hungry is more than just a bad habit. It's wrecking your finances.

More than just inflation

With prices up, price statistics that look preposterous to anyone who shops, and the Fed trying to thread the needle of preventing a recession without letting inflation run out of

A New Lender Took Over My Mortgage — Now What?

Mortgages are sold every day. If that happens to you, follow these five steps to get through the transition.

Help yourself to amazing photos from The Library Of Congress

I'm must confess, I'm a bit of a history junkie. I can often be found digging through The History Channel On Demand shows, all too often because we can learn valuable lesso

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Best Money Tips: Improve Your Chances of Getting a Job

Today we found some stellar articles on ways to improve your chances of getting a job, investments for people in their 20s, and tips for taxpayer newbies.

6 Surprising Ways a Houseplant Can Save You Money

A little greenery can go a long way! Add a houseplant or two, and you might be surprised at the savings.

The 5 Millennial Money Apps Everyone Should Use

Pay with… cash? That's for the olds. These new-fangled payment and money-management apps are changing how kids of every age do personal finance.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Budget?

Tell us how you celebrate Thanksgiving on a budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

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Topic: Having a Frugal Valentine's Day! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

This Email Trick Will Save You Big on Shopping

Finally, a smart way to declutter your inbox and save a boat load of money.

8 Money Moments That Should Be On Everyone's Bucket List

A bucket list doesn't have to be all swimming with dolphins and climbing mountains. Use one to help you make big strides with your money, too.

20 Cute and Frugal DIY Clothes You Can Make for Your Kids

Hand-me-downs are smart and frugal, but these upcycled DIY duds for babies and kids are smart, frugal, AND cute!

$20 in Baltimore: The 20 Best Ways to Spend It

Baltimore's a lot more than a backdrop for gritty crime shows. And with just $20, you'll find plenty of entertainment that charms in Charm City.

How to Save Big on Everything for Your Wedding

Your wedding day should be one of the happiest days of your life. But it shouldn't have to be one of the most expensive.

7 Budget Gifts You Can Bring to a Holiday Party

Show the hostess or host your appreciation for the invite with a clever, affordable, and adorable gift such as one of these.