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20 Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Summer

Let the sun shine on savings with these fun and family-friendly summer activities. The best part? They're super cheap!

5 Easy Ways to Add $50 to Your Pocket

Hey, we'd all like some extra cash. Try these five simple tricks, each of which can make your wallet $50 fatter.

Credit One Bank Unsecured Visa with Cash Back Rewards Review

This cash back card targets those with poor to bad credit, but beware the extra costs of this card.

Book review: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

John C. Bogle's The Little Book of Common Sense Investing will help you earn a maximum long-term investment return with the least effort possible.

10 New Car Costs the Dealer Is Hiding From You

A new set of wheels can cost a pretty penny — even more so if you go for some sneaky extras. Beware of these new car costs!

47 Unique Gift Ideas for Women

Choosing the perfect gift isn't always easy. Find your giftee something great with some tips on where to look and where to find inspiration.

19 Things You Can Buy That Make the World a Better Place

Every little bit helps. Make your avarice and consumption a force for good in the world by shopping with smarts — and care.

The Man Behind the Bargains - An Interview with Ben Chui - Founder of BensBargains.net

Ben's Bargains is one of the oldest deal and coupon sites on the internet. The man behind this awesome frugal shopping destination is Ben

5 Questions to Ask Before You Sell Your Car

Think you're ready to bid a fond farewell to your hoopty? Hang on — make sure you know what you're selling — and what you're buying.

Best Credit Cards for Cruises

Start planning for your next cruise vacation with these credit cards.

Rethinking The Early Mortgage Payoff

The borrow-at-a-low-interest-rate-and-invest-to-get-greater-returns mentality was so embedded in our belief system that there almost seemed to be a stigma attached to not carrying

5 Simple Ways to Cut Your Car Expenses

With ever-rising gas prices, it's important to do what we can to cut back vehicle expenses. Here are five simple things you can do to keep that cash in your wallet!

I Just Think Things Should Work Properly too, Mr. Dyson. UPDATED 7/7/09

I don’t own a lot of stuff that’s considered top of the line. Hardly anything in fact. But I do have the “Rolls Royce” of vacuum cleaners – The Dyson DC14 Complete (well, it was to

The 5 Best Women's Cross Training Shoes

Getting fit isn't easy, but with the right shoes, it can be. Just put on any of these women's cross training shoes and your stride will always be on point.

This Creative Shopping Strategy Could Save You Tons

Forget making a "To Buy" list. Instead, focus on what you didn't buy, and watch your savings add up.

6 Basic Tips for Buying a Bank Owned Home

Currently many homes for sale are owned by banks. These properties are also known as real estate owned or REO and they have gone through the foreclosure process. Some of them are i

Watch All The Documentary Movies You Can Handle, Free Online - And Yes, It's Legal.

So you love watching movies for free, and you also love getting instant access to them. Well, if those movies happen to be documentaries, there is a great free online resource for

Contingency Plans

Are you assuming that things will go along pretty much okay? Most people do, and they're usually right. Even when they're wrong, it tends to be okay, because the typical household'

Travel and Money: Using Your Credit Card on the Road

Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take to stay safe.

Laser vs. Inkjet: Choosing the Wrong Printer Could Cost You

Can't decide between a laser or inkjet printer? Follow this guide and do the math.