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44 Ways to Improve Your Health and Happiness

Do you want to improve your health and feel better? There are a lot of different tools, methods, and practices that can help you jumpstart your wellbeing.

6 Steps for a Woman's Financial Self-Defense

Women account for over 80% of consumer spending, and at the same time elderly women make up over 80% of this country‘s impoverished. Women need to refocus their present spending po

How to Prevent Identity Theft

Identity theft is a growing concern: with surprisingly little information, a thief can do lasting harm to your credit score and bank accounts. However, there are steps that you can

6 Festive, Frugal Ways to Spruce Up Your Home for the Holidays

Suggestions for holiday decorating: Be frugal. Be classy. Don't put a giant animatronic Santa in your living room because seriously, it's kind of scary.

12 Ways You're Being a Terrible Employee

If you're guilty of any of these workday foibles, don't worry about winning the Employee of the Month trophy anytime soon.

The Psychology of Salaries: Do You Want to Know How Much Your Coworkers Make?

It's easy to get sucked into the whole drama of wondering what everyone you work with makes and how you stack up with them. But there's a delicate balance between making sure you'r

What Is Power of Attorney?

When aging or illness make financial decisions too dicey, folks can turn to a trustworthy third party known as power of attorney.

Economic effects of pandemic flu in a recession

While health authorities worry about the human cost of pandemics, other policy-makers have tended to focus on the economic costs. Economic impact takes many forms--drops in produc

Ask the Readers: How Do You Keep Warm on a Budget?

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

Things You Might Not Know About Your Local Thrift Store

The nation as a whole has been exploring new avenues for savings these days. Thrift stores can be a great place to get what you need and pay what you want. Here are some tips for n

The 5 Best Popsicle Molds

Store-bought popsicles are great, but the DIY versions are even better. Just use any of these popsicle molds and your summer treat game will be on point.

What Is Student Loan Forbearance, Anyway?

Student loans are a burden, no question about it. Find out if deferment or forbearance can help.

The 10 Worst States for Retirees

Those nearing retirement are often advised to downsize — often to another, cheaper state. That's smart, as long as you avoid these 10 states.

Should There Be a "Fat Tax" on Junk Food?

Yes. Well, that's just my humble opinion, but I really don't see why this has so many people throwing their arms up in the air with shock. We tax liquor and cigarettes, neither of

How to Use Snapchat in Your Job Search

Who knew posting selfies could help your job search? Let Snapchat lead you to your next job.

6 Scary Facts About Credit Card Debt

Halloween is coming right up and we've got a real fright — these super scary facts about credit card debt.

Is It Better to Specialize or Generalize?

Are we more employable – and ultimately happy – in our careers if we become proficient at lots of things (i.e. to generalize), or to become really good at one or two things (i.e. t

25 Cheap and Easy Fixes That Make Your House Look Amazing

Whether you're getting your home ready for sale or just getting it ship-shape, these 25 projects are easy, affordable, and rewarding!

Ask the Readers: How Do You Give? (Chance to win $20!)

Many people are making resolutions to give back to their communities and charitable organizations that have impacted their lives. Others are responding to the calls for aid in Hait

One Month to Better, Simpler Living: 30 Small Changes to Make

Think of it as "living sustainably happy." A happier and healthier life is a lot closer than you think with these easy updates to your routine.