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The US Treasury today unveiled a new $5 bill, with security features intended to make it harder to bleach out a $5 and use the paper to counterfeit a $100 bill.
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5 Reasons Why 2015 is the Year to Buy a House
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At this time of year, you're going to hear a lot of health advice. Some of it will not only be untrue, but can actually damage your health.
3 Pearls of Financial Wisdom From Alan Greenspan
While Greenspan's tenure as Fed Chairman ended on a sour note (he missed the housing bubble), his knowledge is tremendous. Heed the Oracle.
6 Sneaky Ways You Cheat on Your Budget
No one likes a cheater — your budget included! Nix these small budget habits that are causing big harm to your finances.
5 Surefire Ways to Maintain a Good Credit Score in Retirement
You relied on good credit to see you through to retirement — don't put those good financial habits aside just yet!
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All debts are not created equal. There's an order to your path to financial freedom.
Running the Numbers: Living on One Salary
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6 Mosquito-Repellent Plants With a Dual Purpose
These inexpensive herbs and flowers can add decoration to your garden and flavor to your meals...and they just happen to deter mosquitoes too!
What Americans Can Learn From How the Rest of the World Saves Energy
After traveling to Europe and Australia, one writer has learned a several energy-saving tips that he's eager to bring home.
Best Money Tips: Reasons Why Your Grocery Bill Is Too High
Today we found articles on reasons why your grocery bill is too high, car-care myths to leave in the dust, and how to have a beautiful yard on a shoestring budget.
New $5 bill unveiled
The US Treasury today unveiled a new $5 bill, with security features intended to make it harder to bleach out a $5 and use the paper to counterfeit a $100 bill.
How to Use Travel Rewards Cards to Get Free Trips
Your dreams of seeing the world don't have to drain your savings. Become a frugal jetsetter with a little help from credit card rewards.
Best Money Tips: Fighting Killer Gas Prices
Today we found some great articles on fighting killer gas prices, hidden money wasters, and shrinking your smartphone bill.
Best Money Tips: Saving on Winter Energy Bills
Today we found some awesome articles on saving on winter energy bills, turning a hobby into income, and things your kids need to know about money.
A Prairie Farmer’s Meal Plan: Eat for a Buck or Two a Day
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad foo
How Much Can You Trust That Food Label?
They say you should always read the labels when you buy food — but can you trust what the label says?
Can a Capsule Wardrobe Actually Save You Money?
Declutter your closet KonMari-style and then crunch the numbers. A capsule wardrobe can work if you plan carefully.
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
6 Back-to-School Items You Should Always Shop for at the Thrift Store
Back-to-school sales are great, but thrift stores are even better. Discover the best gently used items to buy for your kids.