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Make 15 Junk Food Favorites Healthier and Cheaper at Home
Junk food can be tough on both wallet and waistline. Maintain the health of both with these easy copycats of your favorite packaged foods.
Portfolio Ailing? Take a Peek at Asian Markets.
If you haven't been paying attention to Asian stock markets, you could be missing out on a vital tool for making money.
Why Warren Buffett Says You Should Invest in Index Funds
Warren Buffett made a huge bet on index funds — and won. Find out if you should make that bet, too.
How to Avoid Getting Fleeced at Hotels
Maximize the comfort and value of your next hotel stay by avoiding these hidden charges, surprise fees, and other value-sucking vampires.
9 Financial Lessons People Learn in High School — Did You?
While high schoolers don't often have complicated financial lives, money is still part of growing up. Many early lessons carry on to adulthood.
Are You in the Wrong Career? Here's How to Tell
Get help choosing or changing a career with this collection of life-altering online tools and databases.
3 Subscription Services Every Traveler Needs
From tunes and TV, to groceries back home, subscription services are a traveler's best friend!
4 Smart Ways to Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
A hefty home loan doesn't have to be a burden. Here's how you can trim dollars from your monthly mortgage payment.
The 6 Companies With the Best Customer Service
Sure, business is in it for the money. That's why it's so nice to hear about a company going above and beyond to satisfy a customer — like these.
8 Hot New Food Trends — The Frugal Way
Most new trends often come with a hefty price tag, but you can enjoy these trendy foods on the cheap!
Don't Just Think About Income When Saving for Retirement
Focusing on your current income is a good start to retirement planning, but you also need to think about spending to truly have a well-funded retirement.
The 10 Stupidest Things Smart People Say
You're smart, wise, savvy — so stop saying these 10 words and phrases that make you look stupid!
7 Ways to Sweat Less This Summer
This summer is going to be a hot one! You may not be able to beat the heat, but you can deflect the sweat.
9 Ways You Sabotage Your Financial Growth
If you just can't seem to get ahead with your money, it may be your own financial fault.
Who Pays When Loved Ones Leave Debt Behind?
Losing a loved one is hard enough. Managing their unfinished money matters makes it tougher.
Never Use Cash for These 11 Things
Living the cash-only lifestyle can be good for your budget — except when it isn't. Learn why some purchases are best made on credit.
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It's a Jungle Out There: Spotting Fake Reviews
In the jungle of information that is the Internet, product and service reviews can help you figure out what to buy...as long as the writers are honest.
5 Voices to Tune Out When Managing Your Finances
Money is complicated and advice is often welcome. Just know that much of the money advice you hear may actually cost you. A lot.
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