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7 Great Oils for Healthier Hair

Add oil to your hair? Yep, you'll get lovely, luscious locks with a little help from these all-natural oils.

8 Signs Your House Is Holding You Back

Your house is supposed to help you build net worth. But if it's crushing you financially, it might be time to move on.

Manage your charitable giving

Are you one of the people who responds to begging letters from national charitable organizations by occasionally sending money? I used to do that. In my case, it was mostly envir

How to Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions by the End of Summer

Summer is a great time to tackle those New Year's resolutions so that you can just coast through to the holiday season.

In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use

As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made

10 Frugal Tips You Haven’t Already Heard

Whether you're a frugal newbie or a pro, check out these money-saving suggestions you might not have heard before.

Make These 6 Relationship Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years

How strong do you think your relationship will be in 20 years? The emotional labor you do today will decide, one way or the other.

10 Tasty Ideas for Leftover Turkey

So it's The Day of the Turkey (at least here in the US) and we all know there will be leftovers. Since I can only eat so many TLT (Turkey, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwiches, I&#

10 Newborn Costs That Took Me by Surprise

Welcoming a bundle of joy into your home also means welcoming new expenses. Here are 10 you might not have prepared for.

Best Money Tips: Things That Will Cost More for the Holidays

Today we found things that well cost more (or less) for the holidays, clever uses for old tin cans, and ways to save on entertainment.

28 Ways to Never Pay Full Price for Anything

Before you spend one cent on anything today, arm yourself with proven strategies that will help you avoid paying full price ever again.

They used to call it "loan workout"

It has never been unusual for borrowers to run into difficulty, and sometimes it becomes clear that a loan will never be repaid in full. The lender's job then is to recover as

12 Annoying Bank Fees and How to Avoid Them

Account fees have become big business for banks and a major drain on consumers’ pocketbooks. Protect your balance by avoiding these 12 common fees.

How a Family of 4 Can See Italy for $1,000 or Less

Italy is home to beautiful views and sought-after experiences, but it's also expensive to reach. This guide can help you see this amazing destination for $1,000 or less.

Holiday Gift Giving Techniques

Some of the things we love about Christmas (like sitting around a beautifully lit tree on Christmas morning with the family and opening gifts and enjoying some Christmas cheer) get

Best Money Tips: How to Eat Healthy and Inexpensively

Today we found some great articles on eating healthy and inexpensively, ways for teens to make money, and ideas for cheap holiday fun!

12 Clever Coat Closet Hacks

A tidy coat coat closet makes guests welcome and your everyday easy and clutter-free. Tighten up your entryway with some simple organization tricks.

10 Best Family Friendly Road Trip Routes in the U.S.

Looking to take the kids on a cross-country road trip they'll never forget? These routes can't be beat.

21 Ways to Make a Big Financial Change

Making big financial change requires vision, commitment, and inspiration. Here are 21 ways to stay the course and meet your goals.

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