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This Is How You Dress Like Don Draper on the Cheap

Used or new, 50s and 60s suits are still fashionable, and actually affordable, if you know where to look. Find out here!

5 Ways to Use Credit Card Rewards this Christmas

If you're struggling to afford Christmas this year, these rewards credit card strategies could help you save money and boost the number of gifts you can put under the tree.

WATCH: 7 DIY Fails That Will Inspire You to Call an Expert

Some home projects just shouldn’t be attempted by anyone other than a professional. Don’t believe it? Watch these crazy DIY fails.

Ask the Readers: Do you Procrastinate? (Win an $89 Tax Prep Prize!)

Besides taxes, is there something that you just don't seem to do until the very last moment? We'd love to hear your comments? Share your thoughts, either below in the comments or

20 Habits You Must Kick Right Now and Be a Better Person

From poor diet habits to irksome social tics, stop yourself from doing these things and become a happier, more productive you!

Travel and Money: Using Your Credit Card on the Road

Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take to stay safe.

Downsizing With Kids

Downsizing is happening all over the place these days. Here's some ideas to help you do more with less.

7 Ways to Eat More Slowly — and Lose More Weight

Mom's advice to chew each bite 10 times was right. You really can improve your health just by spending more time at the table. Here's how.

Save Time and Money With These 15 Delicious Sheet Pan Meals

No dinner plans? Give one of these delicious sheet pan meals a try. That's right — a sheet pan!

12 Delicious and Cheap Nut Butter Recipes to Make at Home

Peanut may still be the king of nut butters, but there are plenty of nutty new challengers — most of which you can make right at home, for cheap.

10 Insane, Life-Affirming, and Cheap Things You Must Do Before You Die

You don't have to be rich to live a life of adventure. Get out there and start living!

Best Money Tips: Effective Study Habits

Today, we share ten effective study habits, simple ways to improve your memory, unconventional home frugality tips, and easy ways to lower your cable bill.

How to Face 4 Ugly Truths About Retirement Planning

It's time to face — and overcome — the ugly truths of retirement planning.

Best Money Tips: The Entertainment Edition

Today we are featuring some of the most interesting articles from around the web about saving on entertainment!

The 5 Best Coloring Pens

Add some sharp color to your pages with coloring pens. Just use any of these colored pens and your drawings will be vibrant and beautiful.

3 Ways Student Loan Debt Can Affect Your Mortgage Application

Many factors can sway a mortgage approval. Your student loan debt is one of them.

9 Easy Ways to Start Taking Better Care of Yourself Today

It doesn't take a lot of effort to become the new, better looking and feeling you. Start with these simple (and quick!) self-improvers.

7 Biggest Ways Procrastination Hurts Your Finances

Do you like to wait until the last minute? Well, your bad habit could be costing you — literally.

Ask the Readers: What's the Biggest Item in Your Budget?

Tell us your biggest budget item for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates!

5 Customer Service Battles You Just Can't Win

Put your phone scripts away, give up escalating, and don't bother screaming because whatever happens, you're not getting your money back.