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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Gadget?

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Cricket's $5,600 Giveaway: Plus $1,000 Just for Our Readers

Fun daily challenges with many chances to win thousands of dollars in prizes!

Five J.O.B.’s That Aren’t That B.A.D.

Dream jobs and professional aspirations aside, sometimes it’s just necessary to go out and get a job. Any job. Whether you’ve found yourself laid-off, needing some part-time fun

Ask the Readers: Do You Feel Optimistic About Your Finances in 2015?

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Ask the Readers: When Do You Want to Retire?

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Best Money Tips: How to Spend Less on Swiffer

Today we found helpful articles on ways to save money on Swiffer, remodels that don’t add value to your home, and the best travel tips from travel bloggers.

Ask the Readers: Do You Play Sports?

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Ask the Readers: What Are Your New Year's Traditions?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Use Coupons?

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Health insurance: Two other numbers to look at

Most people, of course, have almost no control over their health insurance: They get what their employer provides (if they have a good job) or else they get nothing. Whether they

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money During the Holidays?

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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a Spending Freeze?

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Time for some new retro

For some time now, we've had good success drawing on the decades from the 1950s through the 1990s for our retro. Some bolder types have even made some use of the 1890s and 1920s--

Scams: What the FTC Wants You to Know

Consumer scams are a dime a dozen (or in some cases, thousands of dollars a crime). What are the red flags that you should always be on alert for? Can even financially savvy spen

7 Travel Hacks for an Affordable Summer Road Trip

Before you hit the trail on an epic summer road trip, make sure these smart tips are in your back pocket for a fun and frugal time.

Could you profit from Obama and Geithner's toxic assets plan?

This week the United States Treasury announced the Legacy Loans Program. The program is meant to be a partnership between the government and private investors to clear "toxic" ass

Flashback Friday: 51 Easy Ways to Live a Happier Life

If you aren't living your happily ever after right now, these tricks just might get you there.

How to Take One Vacation Day and Save Thousands

Who knew taking a day off from work could save you so much money?

Cheap Thrills That Actually Satisfy

From whipping down hills to walking out on a stage and making up everything on the spot, discover cheap thrills that satisfy.

Does A Dollar Buy What it Did a Year Ago? (Answer to win $10)

Does a dollar buy the same things it did a year ago? Share your experiences to be entered to win $10 in our Trivia Tuesday giveaway!