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Travel and Money: Passport Carrying Tips

Losing your passport (or having it stolen) while you're traveling can be a costly disaster to contend with. Here are ways to reduce the chances of your passport going missing, and

5 Reasons Why You Should Give Kids Cash for the Holidays

Don't waste your time with toys this holiday season. Skip to the good stuff, and send kids cash for Christmas.

8 Ways to Stage Your Home Without Hiring a Pro

From curb appeal to clearing clutter, you can stage your home like the pros do — all without hiring a pro.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money

Today we found some amazing articles on ways to trick yourself into saving money, watching college football without cable, and cities with the most job opportunities.

6 Ways to Put Your 2011 Payroll Tax Break to Work

Americans will be paying 2% less on their payroll taxes in 2011. Instead of wasting that cash, use one or more of these ideas to make the most of your "bonus."

Good, Bad, or Excellent: What Does Your Credit Score Mean?

Is your credit score good, bad...or excellent? Find out what range you're in and what that means for your borrowing prospects.

Why Does the Stock Market Keep Going Up?

Despite Great Depressions and Recessions of the past, the overall trend of the stock market is upward. Why?

10 Kitchen Mistakes Good Cooks Make

Think of these mistakes as the low-hanging fruit of kitchen disasters. Eliminate these common errors and enjoy better meals and less fuss.

How to Avoid Getting Hired

Do you want a job? Are you sure? Because if you are doing any of these things, you won't get one.

7 Reasons You Shouldn't "Vacation Shame" Your Coworkers

Have you ever made your coworkers feel guilty about taking vacation? Knock it off! There are many good reasons employees need time off.

Best Money Tips: Eat Healthy and Amazing for $50 a Month

Today we found some terrific articles on how to eat healthy for $50 a month, financial moves to make in your 20s, and tips for living on one income.

Why Timing Is Everything When Saving Money on Travel

Want a great holiday on a budget? Consider going there when no one else is.

How to Make Your Favorite Summer Produce Last All Year

Strawberries and cherries might only be in season during the summer, but with the right skills and gear, you can eat them all year long.

How to Land the Job When You're Overqualified

When you're young, lack of experience hampers your job search. Later on, too much experience can be equally debilitating. What do you do if you're overqualified?

11 Instant Pot Meals That Prove Autumn Is the Best Season

Considering an instant pot, or already own one? Here are 11 fall-ish foods you'll want to make all autumn.

Best Money Tips: Get Your Kids to Love School

Today we found some great articles on getting your kids to love school, saving money on gas, and things you can do to avoid regret.

Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Cable TV

Today we found some awesome articles on alternatives to cable TV, tips for wiping out your credit card debt, and little-known facts about the Roth IRA.

Best Money Tips: How to Make People Like You

Today we found some great articles on how to make people like you, 10 ways to save money now, and making extra money with yard sales.

8 Ways to File Your Taxes for Free

If you made less than a certain amount last year, you can file for free, even with popular tax-prep software. You have lots of other free options, too — use them!

3 Alternative Sources of Funding

Small business needs money to grow, but banks are reluctant to lend. Where to turn?