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Are Your Financial Habits Just Bad?

From brushing our teeth to buying little things we don't need, small bad habits can make a big difference in our lives. Learn how your habits might affect your bottom line.

Heat Maps Equate to Hot Property

Looking for cheap housing? Discover how heat maps can help you determine the average prices of homes in a given city, county, or state.

What Is True Affordability?

When is something truly affordable? If you are making more than $1 million a year, does this automatically mean you can afford everything?

7 Things You Should Never Do With Your Travel Rewards Credit Cards

Racking up travel rewards will be a wasted effort if you keep making these mistakes with your rewards credit cards.

5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness

Don't listen to the old cliche; spending money on these five things can make you more content.

The 5 Best Ways to Spend the First 10 Minutes of Your Workday

If you don't do morning right, chances are the rest of the day is shot, too. Set aside 10 minutes early to set the stage for a productive day.

Best Money Tips: Part-Time Jobs With the Best Benefits

Today, we share which companies offer the best benefits for part-time employees, how to use cloves for your health and home, and ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

7 More Luxury Buys You Can Replace With Better and Cheaper Alternatives

Having the "right" brands may boost your self-image. But if you want features and function instead of cachet, go for these alternatives to luxe.

5 Downsides to a Bigger Paycheck

You just got a raise, but before you start celebrating, take a few minutes to think about how more money is going to change things for you.

Here's How Debt Settlement Can Make Your Debt Worse

Debt settlement companies make a pretty convincing pitch, but beware: They just might leave you worse off.

Best Money Tips: Eating Well on a Budget

Today we found some great articles on eating well on a budget, tips to improve your personal finances, and tips for changing your spending habits.

13 Must-Have Kitchen Purchases Under $10

You can spend hundreds on kitchen utensils and gear, or much, much less if you shop smart and pick the right $10 essentials — like these.

How Nutrition Labels Are About to Get Better

Nutrition Facts labels are about to get their first major makeover in 25 years. Will they help us eat healthier?

This Is How Rich You'd Be If You'd Saved the Money You Earned in High School

Did you fritter away the earnings from your after school job? If only you'd saved it instead and let compound interest work its magic.

Best Money Tips: Maximize a Hobby and Earn Extra Income

Today we found some great articles on maximizing a hobby to earn extra income, how to improve your credit score, and 45 ways to save money.

How Lessons From Moneyball Can Help Your Career

Moneyball is about a baseball team, but its core lesson can teach us all how to be successful in our careers.

9 Closet Offices That Will Change How You Work

No space? No problem. Create a home office that works for you with these nine clever "cloffices" as your inspiration.

8 Price Match Policies You Should Be Wary Of

Price matching is a great way to stick to your budget, but before you trust any retailer's price match claim, read the fine print.

Big Purchases You Should Make by 30, 40, and 50

Before your next milestone birthday, look at the big picture. Have the purchases you've made revealed something about who you are?

The 5 Best Fishing Rods

Catching fish isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these fishing rods and the big ones will start biting!