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The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.
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How to Save Money on Kids' Activities
Balancing all of your kids' activities can be stressful — and expensive. Start getting creative about saving while your kids get creative about fun!
9 Things You Need to Know About a Home Appraisal
If you're a total newbie to the housing market, a home appraisal is your ticket to paying a fair price.
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Don't Ever Stop
It's Day Five of your debt repayment and you're on a roll, now. Keep up the great work and keep going after you've reached your goal!
What can you do if you cannot afford to pay your taxes
Today is April 15th, also known as the dreaded Tax Day in America. Due to the recession many people may find that they do not have enough money in the bank to pay what they owe. I
11 Ways to Avoid Bank Fees While Traveling
Bank fees can put a serious damper on your travel budget. Put an end to them with these simple tips.
Rent Your Home or Buy? Here's How to Decide
Rent versus buy is an age-old housing conundrum. Make the decision easy with some math that's easy to figure.
The WORST Time of Day to Do Everything
Your body has a clock of its own, and if you pick the wrong time do some tasks, you'll do them poorly — and feel poorly while doing them.
5 Easy Ways to Make Good Money From Airbnb
Got a room to spare? Put it on Airbnb! Use these listing tips to rake in the rentals.
Don't Let Outdated Money Advice Endanger Your Money
When it comes to money advice, these old-fashioned pearls of wisdom haven't aged well. Don't let them spoil your nest egg!
10 Jobs That Robots Can't Do, Yet
It seems like every day, robots take over more jobs. But for now, these career fields are safe.
Why You Should Buy a Desktop Computer
Sleek, shiny laptops are all the rage, but I don't think they're worth the cost. Here's why I choose bulky, non-sexy technology for my computing needs.
7 Networking Tips for the Recently Unemployed
Sudden unemployment can be a huge blow. When you're ready to dive back in, the right connections can make all the difference.
9 End-of-Life Cost Savings Your Survivors Will Thank You For
Financial planning for your final years is not just a wise money move solely for you; your heirs will thank you, too.
How Divorce Can Impact Your Social Security Payments
Divorce impacts many aspects of your life — even your Social Security benefits.
10 Financial Lessons We Learn From Our Grandparents
Some rules of personal finance are handed down for generations. How many of these "cents-able" money lessons from Grandma and Grandpa are yours, too?
Got a Problem? Why You Should Figure It Out Yourself
With the Internet and other resources, it can be easy to solve problems without actual problem solving. Learn why you should do things the hard way.
Win a Burt's Bees Essential Body Kit
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What Do the Chinese Spend Money On?
Chinese people generally save 30% to 50% of their take home pay. So where do they spend their savings — and what can we all learn from them?
A Budget is Not a Constraint
When people resist the idea of budgets, the most common reason is that they view the budget as an unwelco