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3 Ways Science Says Cat GIFs Are Good for You

Don't feel too bad the next time you lose an afternoon to Grumpy Cat GIFs or dashcam videos — science says it's good for you. Find out why!

What Should You Do When a Natural Disaster Spoils Your Travel Plans?

If a natural disaster is threatening your travel plans, it's crucial to know your options. Learn how your trip might be handled — and if you're entitled to a refund.

Best Money Tips: How to Make Serious Cash With Your Car

Today we found articles on ways to make serious cash with your car, how to get the most out of your slow cooker with dump meals, and techniques to stay confident under pressure.

Best Money Tips: Save and Shop Smart

Today we found some great articles on saving and shopping smart, tips for shopping consignment sales, and career lessons from Julia Child.

Office Ergonomics: Lessons Learned from Physical Therapy

What you don't know about office ergonomics can hurt you.

Avoiding the Poverty Tax

Simply being poor can add to a family's cost of living. But the solution isn't necessarily increasing wealth...it's improving skills.

Best Money Tips: Research-Backed Ways to Work Smarter

Today we found some great articles on ways to work smarter not harder, money lessons to learn before you turn 40, and a 15-minute trick to get stuff done.

Make These 6 Credit Card Moves Now to Prepare for Holiday Shopping

Before the holiday season is in full swing, make these money moves so you'll be prepared.

5 Unexpected Costs of Living in a Tiny House

Tiny homes can save you a ton of money on a mortgage — but some of their hidden expenses aren't quite so tiny.

4 Lessons from Netflix's Price Hike

Netflix's recent price increase offers a crash course in the right way -- and the wrong way -- to roll out a price boost.

When it's hard to be frugal (and how to talk yourself into it anyway)

To spend, or not to spend — that is the question. We're sharing some advice on talking yourself into frugality!

Is Your Emergency Fund Costing You Money?

Yes, we're always telling you to work on building your emergency fund. Now we'll tell you when to stop.

Best Money Tips: Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet

Today we found some fantastic articles on things to consider before adopting a pet, expediting your tax refund, and how to stop living paycheck to paycheck.

Best Money Tips: Score Cheap Locally Grown Food

Today we found some great articles on scoring cheap locally grown food, common retirement mistakes, and how to have an inexpensive wedding.

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Is It Time to Starve Your 401(k)?

We're told again and again that feeding a 401(k) guarantees a sturdy retirement. But is that really your best savings option?

Would Paris Hilton in the WWE be the biggest draw ever for search engines?

It would. But if she were playing poker at the same time, while attacking a Pokemon and marrying The Bachelor, well, the results would be unreal. But what do you care? [more]

9 Skills That Will Be Obsolete Soon

Today's youth will never know the struggles of flirting, parallel parking, or writing in cursive. What skills will you forget soon?

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?

How to Create a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

If you have a creative project, a Kickstarter campaign can be the perfect way to get the funds you need. Here's how to make that campaign great.