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Low Interest Rates Do Not Make Homes Affordable
If a good price seems to good to be true...it probably is. Learn how low interest rates drive home prices higher.
5 Smart Places to Stash Your Kid's College Savings
Sending your kids to college is expensive. These investment vehicles are the smartest ways to start saving up.
Should You Pay Your Bills With a Credit Card?
It's the easiest way to rack up more rewards. Just keep a few caveats in mind.
Summer Clearance Cornerstones: 5 Things to Buy Before Autumn Arrives
The apex of back-to-school anxiety, Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer. But it’s the start of a fleeting, beautiful season for students of saving: summer clearance.
12 Ways You're Driving Your Coworkers Insane
Make work easier on you and your colleagues by avoiding these nasty, annoying habits at the office.
10 Ways to Prevent an Emergency From Driving You Into Debt
If you're caught short when life catches you short, don't panic. Instead, try these strategies to manage an emergency and avoid debt.
5 Financial Mistakes That Won't Hurt Your Credit Score
It might feel like every little money misstep gets reported to the credit bureaus, but sometimes, you're in the clear (at least with the bureaus).
10 Things Small Investors Should Know About Big Corporate Mergers
Corporate mergers make for a great news story. But what do they mean for everyday shareholders?
13 Dumb Little Purchases You Need to Stop Making Today
All small purchases add up quickly and ruin budgets, but these wastes are just silly — or even harmful. Find out what not to buy.
6 Reasons Every Millennial Needs a Roth IRA
You're young, you're earning an income, and you're ready to save for retirement. It's time to open a Roth IRA.
4 Home-Buying Habits We Can Learn From Millennials
Millennials are late to the homebuying game, but they're bringing some valuable lessons we all can learn from.
How to Buy Berkshire Hathaway and Other Blue Chip Stock for 17% Off
Berkshire Hathaway shares are out of most investors' price range. But there's an affordable loophole.
Turn Your Home Into a Rental in 9 Easy Steps
Whether it's your primary residence or a second, turning your place into someone else's rented abode is a great way to generate extra cash.
Stalemate on the Debt Ceiling?
People are speculating about the result if there's a stalemate on the debt ceiling. I know what would really happen, because I live in Illinois.
60+ Things You Can Decorate With Washi Tape
Colorful washi tape is easy to work with and suitable for a bunch of fun design and decoration projects. Where will you stick washi tape next?
8 Keys to Quitting a Job Like a Professional
You're ready to call it quits at work. It's easy to get lazy, but even quitting is something you should do like a pro.
10 Affordable Kids' Gifts That Won't Rot Their Brains
Give a kid an "educational" toy and it'll soon migrate to the bottom of the toy box. Try these toys and games that are fun first and smart second.
It Was on Sale…Now How Do I Cook It?
Buying meat and produce on sale is a great idea...if you know how to cook it. Learn how to tackle preparing intimidating new foods.
Best Money Tips: Daily Habits of Frugal People
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10 Frugal Ways to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter
This winter, stay warm and toasty on the cheap with these fast, frugal, and easy ways to winterize your home.