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Stop Skin Cancer at the Spa
By way of More magazine, the premier magazine for women over 40, comes exciting news that a trip to your favorite medispa could actually prevent skin cancer! [more]
How to Give Yourself a Manicure at Home
Manicures can give your nails a polished, professional appearance, but they aren't cheap. Here's how to make your nails look great at home.
In Praise of Complainers: Why Complaining Is Good
Slow Service? Cold soup? Learn the ins and outs of constructive complaining and how it can help improve things for all consumers.
3 Pearls of Financial Wisdom From Dave Ramsey
Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey is full of advice on managing money. Here are three of our favorite lessons from the Financial Peace University.
The 10 Worst Ways to Make Extra Money
Having a side income can make life a lot easier...but there are some good ways to earn that side income and some seriously awful ones.
The Photographer's Dilemma: Quintessential Tips for Frugal Photography
Digital photography is like a virus that is slowly overtaking my friends. Seriously. One person in my group of friends got a digital camera. He took some pictures and shared them with his friends. [more]
American Savings Secured Visa Credit Card Review
The American Savings Secured Visa credit card offers an opportunity to rebuild bad credit with a low fee, interest earning option.
Pay Your Bills and 5 Other Things You Must Do Before You Leave on Vacation
Vacation's end can be a real downer. Extend your holiday by making the return home stress free with some easy, before-you-go planning.
Stopping the Student-Loan Debt Stress
Is your student-loan debt causing stress, influencing you to make financial decisions that are not necessarily in your best long-term interests, and delaying your entry into what your parents [more]
8 Times You Should Demand a Discount
Whether it's a dented floor model dishwasher, or you're paying in cash… know that you can — and should — demand a discount.
Your budget: envelopes or a plan?
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
5 Ways Millennials Can Become Bosses Sooner
Millennials don't shy from a challenge — climbing the corporate ladder, included. Are you ready for the top rung?
Life Insurance: What to Consider Before Replacing a Policy
"Set it and forget it" shouldn't necessarily be your life insurance motto. Here's what to consider if you're shopping for a better policy.
Best Money Tips: How to Save Hundreds on Groceries
Today we found some great articles on tips to save hundreds on groceries, how your friends are keeping you broke, and the secret to cooking the perfect steak.
5 Signs You Aren't Ready for a Credit Card
You really want a credit card. But are you ready for one? These signs say no.
529 Plans for College Expenses: What’s Cool and What’s Quirky
529 plans for college expenses are very cool but extremely quirky. Cool federal-tax benefits, which were temporary and set to expire in just a few years, have been made permanent b
A Note on Consumer Justice
Remember my lamps? These lamps? I’m not surprised if you don’t—I mentioned th
Save the Tomatoes! Autumn Tips to Prolong the Growing Season
A cold snap is predicted for the Midwestern states over the next few days. Here are a few tips for saving the good green ones from the frost.
13 Scariest Halloween Frights You Can Make From Trash
One man's trash is another man's frightening Halloween decor! Have some spooky fun with these fun and freaky ways to recycle.
8 Signs Your House Is Holding You Back
Your house is supposed to help you build net worth. But if it's crushing you financially, it might be time to move on.