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12 Cheap Home Workout Hacks for People With No Equipment and No Room

No room in the budget for weights, steppers, and resistance bands? Tackle your home workout with these everyday things instead.

Not Rich Enough and Not Poor Enough

Most of my highschool classmates came from middle class families that were not extremely rich. During senior year, I noticed a situation where families were not wealthy enough to

Do plastic baby bottles cause diabetes and heart disease?

What? Poisonous infant formula wasn't enough? Plastic baby bottles and the linings of canned food may be linked to diabetes, heart disease, and altered development in infants' brai

First-Time Home Buyer? Consider These 5 Cities

Some U.S. cities still offer a prime buyers' market for first-timers. Have you considered putting down roots in one of these spots?

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance, Anyway?

That little acronym — PMI — pops up quite a bit for new homeowners. Here's what it is, and how much it may cost you.

Book review: Towers of Gold

It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,

When Tradition Meets Necessity: The Reintroduction of Soppin’ Bread

On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo

7 Cool Things Bonds Tell You About the Economy

Bonds may not be the snazziest investment, but they sure can tell us a lot about how the economy is doing. Here's why it's smart to start paying attention to bonds.

Federal Student Loans

Depending on the type of help you need with paying for college, knowing the differences between government financial aid programs can make a big difference in finding a loan that r

5 Ways to Live Bank-Free

One in 12 Americans lives bank free — by choice. Find out how they do it so you can, too!

What Are Hedge Funds, Anyway?

Very few of us have the pocket change kicking around to invest in hedge funds. But ever wonder what they are — and why they matter — anyways?

10 Ways to Do Less Laundry

Step away from the spin cycle! Here are ways to keep your laundry out of the washing machine for as long as humanly possible.

How to Get a Price Match Through Your Credit Card

Many of the best credit cards offer price match on your purchases, which can save you big.

Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk

There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercis

Pay Bills Early? Only If You Want to Save Money

Paying your bills late can hurt you with late fees and surcharges. Moreover, if you pay early, you can get some serious discounts. Learn more.

The Personal Finance Letter I'd Write to My Younger Self

If you could write a letter of personal finance advice to your younger, less money-smart self, what would you say?

Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Practice Yoga on the Cheap

Today we found articles on easy ways to practice yoga on the cheap, awesome DIY stocking stuffers, and the best and worst foods for an empty stomach.

Book Review: The Little Book of Big Dividends

Did you know that from 1926 to the present, dividends have accounted for 43 percent of the total return of the S&P 500 index? The Little Book of Big Dividends by Charles B Carlson,

10 Ways to Cut Waste When Feeding Kids

You want your kids to eat well, but it can be disheartening when more of their food is wasted than eaten. Follow these strategies to help feed your kids, not the garbage can.

How Being Healthy Saves You Money (and Why Bad Health Habits Cost You)

You know you should have healthy habits, but they're hard to keep. But what if a healthy lifestyle could save you hundreds of dollars a year? Here's how.