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Free Ink Refill Day at Walgreens is Back!

Get a free printer cartridge refill at Walgreens for free on April 2, 2008.

Are you sane?

Back in the days before science and modern medicine made their contributions to the field of mental health, sanity was a pretty arbitrary thing. Even in those dark days, though, i

Don't treat businesses like people

When you fall short of meeting your obligations, it's natural to feel bad. In fact, it's natural to want to not only meet the letter of your obligation, but also the spirit: to d

Book Review: How to Be a Geek Goddess (Win a Copy!)

If you’re a Twitter-fiend, a long-time blogger, or you customize PC’s in your spare time, this book is probably too elementary for you. If there’s a special lady in your life who

The 5 Best Makeup Removers

Getting your face makeup-free at the end of the day isn't always easy, but it can be. Just use any of these makeup removers and rid your skin of pore-clogging makeup.

13 Things to Teach Your Kids About Credit Cards

Credit cards can be dangerous tool in the wrong hands. Educate your kids before they ruin their credit.

How do you spend money to save time?

It's a — pardon the expression — timeless saying: "You can always make more money, but you can't make more time." The staunch followup to that tends to be that you can make better

7 Money Moves to Make as Soon as You Conquer Debt

Congratulations, you're out of the red! Now it's time to start making your money work hard for you, too.

Are Airline or Travel Rewards Credit Cards the Better Deal?

What offers the most value for your buck: generic travel rewards cards, or airline cards? Let's take a look.

12 Things People With Good Communication Skills Never Do

If you want to engage the people you’re talking with instead of making them tune out, you must avoid these 12 things.

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.

10 Simple All Natural Bug and Mosquito Repellents

Those stinging, biting bugs are back in the air — but you can keep them at bay naturally with these 10 concoctions and tricks.

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.

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?

11 Easy Memory Hacks

Start remembering more of the stuff that matters with this collection of simple — and surprising — memory enhancement tricks.

6 Reasons Average People Should Consider a Prenup

Prenups aren't just for the rich and famous. Even folks with modest means should think about protecting their assets.

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.

Tax Penalties for Early Retirement Withdrawals

Taking money from a retirement fund early is tempting, but it comes with heavy consequences. Discover alternatives to cashing out that 401(k).