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10 Life Hacks You Should Master by Age 30

Red Solo cups and calling AAA just won't cut it anymore. Embrace your 30s by mastering the skills essential to adulthood.

Best Money Tips: How to Afford Long-Term Travel

Today we found articles on how to afford long-term travel, extreme ways to save money, and quick switches for a greener home.

Bringing Water and Wheels to Africa: My Amazing Frugal Vacation

Living frugally can help us achieve other goals — such as, in one writer's case, providing water and bicycles for people in Uganda.

9 Times Life Can Throw Retirement Off Course

Life happens. Don't let a major curveball impact your ability to save for retirement.

7 Ways to Increase Your Credit Score Quickly

Don't let a low credit score hold you back. You can get it on the upswing — faster than you might think.

Best Money Tips: Get Your Exercise Without Going to the Gym

Today we found some awesome articles on getting exercise without going to the gym, cheap London Olympic travel, and grocery items with a long shelf life.

Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs

Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.

24 Easy to Make Grab and Go Snacks

Quell a case of the munchies without sabotaging your diet. These healthy, sweet, and savory snacks are perfect to grab and go.

18 Easy and Delicious Ways to Enjoy Apples

It's apple season! Bring home a couple bushels and start snacking your way through these sweet and savory and easy-to-make apple treats.

5 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Child to Private School

Not sure if private school is right for your child? Get the answers to these questions before you decide.

Credit Card Insurance? No Thanks.

So your credit card company just called offering you balance protection insurance against job loss, disability, life, or critical illness. The cost will be just pennies, calculated

9 Cheap Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure. Here's how to reduce yours without increasing pressure on your budget.

The 5 Best Products for Dry Skin

If you're looking for a new product to hydrate your skin, look no further than these five!

The Gasoline Pump "Y2K" Problem

Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Bought My Second House

You might think that once you've bought one house, you're a pro. But being a second-time homebuyer can come with some unexpected surprises.

Paying While Traveling: Which Is the Smartest Option?

Not all payment options are equal, especially while you're traveling. Here's how to avoid fees — and worse — while paying on the road.

5 Ways to Make Retail Therapy Good for You

We usually caution against retail therapy — it's so wasteful! — but if you're gonna, at least try to reduce some of the harm.

10 Ways to Get Free (or Almost Free) Airline Tickets

Airfare isn't cheap, and it's rarely free. But if you can be flexible with your travel plans and know whom to ask (and how), you really can fly for free.

Save Money by Rekindling the Art of Reusing your Stuff

We could all stand to learn to rekindle the art of reusing by breathing new life into old stuff.

How to Host House Guests Without Going Crazy

The next time you have house guests, follow these suggestions to make the stay easier on both you and your guests.