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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Can a Paint Job Help an Old House Pass a Re-Fi Appraisal?

After two not-so-successful attempts at a mortgage re-fi, Max is ready with a plan. Will the third time be the charm?

Best Money Tips: Summer Savings Inside and Out

Today, we share ways to save money in the heat of summer, how to stay hydrated, tips to stay safe when buying online prescriptions, and more!

Best Money Tips Roundup: The Frugal Education Edition

Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on keeping your education productive and frugal.

The 5 Best Fitness Trackers

A fitness tracker can help you monitor calories and keep to your fitness plan. Here are five to consider.

6 Reasons Why Cash Is Still King

Learn the top reasons why cash is still king — even in the age of plastic.

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

Let us know how you get through life's bumps and relieve your tension in the comments for a chance to win one of 3 $20 Amazon GC's!

Best Money Tips: What to do when your wallet is stolen

Today, we give you emergency procedures in the case of a stolen wallet, somewhat-healthy Halloween treats, tips for effective Google searching, and more!

Best Money Tips: Eat Better Food For Less

Today we found some awesome articles on eating better food for less, making big life decisions, and cheap baby essentials under $30.

Best Money Tips: Unclutter in Under 5

Today, we share tips to reduce clutter in a jiffy, ways to save money by not buying storage containers, advice for finding a good and affordable mechanic, and more!

Ending Financial Stress Now: Highlights from Our Chat with Emily Guy Birken

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Emily Guy Birken on getting your financial life together!

How to Remove Snow and Save

It's white, it's cold, and it wants to take your hard-earned money. Follow these suggestions to get snow cleared while keeping cash in your wallet.

Best Money Tips: Eat Healthy for Under $5 a Day

Today we found some great articles on how to eat healthy for under $5 a day, cheap ways to heat your home, and zen habits of highly efficient minds.

Best Money Tips: How to Make the Most of a Small Garden

Today we found articles on how to make the most of a small garden, how to kill household ants with two natural ingredients, and when it’s a good idea to get travel insurance.

Frugal Lessons from Spider-Man

The name "Spider-Man" isn't exactly synonymous with "financial planning," but the web-slinger can still teach us some money lessons.

Best Money Tips: Quick Ways to Save for a Trip

Today we found some great articles to help you quickly save money for a trip, avoid overspending traps, and form good money habits that stick.

Best Money Tips: Entertain Houseguests on a Budget

Today we found some great articles on entertaining houseguests on a budget, ways to reduce your cell phone bill, and salary negotiation.

Navigating Small Business Rewards Cards

With more cards available to small business owners than ever, it can be difficult to choose the rewards system that will be most beneficial to your business. Will you go with ca

Turn Your Home Into a Rental in 9 Easy Steps

Whether it's your primary residence or a second, turning your place into someone else's rented abode is a great way to generate extra cash.

4 Employee Benefits at Little (or Zero) Cost

Want to offer big-time benefits on a small budget? Consider the advantages of flexible hours, employee discounts, corporate memberships, and higher education for your employees

Your 2010 Budget Revisited

With the first quarter of 2010 behind you, the economy in recovery, and a number of new laws on the books, now is a good time to review your budget for the balance of this year