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4 New Year's Resolutions Your Pet Wants You to Make

Fluffy and Fido are really, really hoping you'll keep these New Year's resolutions. Even better — they're good for you, too.

Are You Being Had? Learn From 5 Crazy Ponzi Schemes

Amazingly, these schemes were all real. Thankfully, they also all offer real lessons on how to avoid losing your shirt.

The 5 Best Paper Towels

Life is messy, but with the right paper towels on hand, it doesn't have to be. Use any of these paper towels and all those little messes will be easy to handle.

The 5 Best Electric Drills

No toolbox is complete without a handy electric drill for all your home improvement needs. Check out our five top picks to find the one that's best for you.

Best Money Tips: Tasks You Can Offload to a Virtual Assistant

Today, we give you tasks that can be outsourced to a virtual assistant, a way to expand the variety of your cookie stash, natural methods to clean stainless steel, and more!

Why Tax Day Is April 15 and Other Weird Financial Deadlines

It might seem like the federal government drew these financial dates and deadlines out of a hat, but there's reason behind the madness.

The 5 Best Foot Scrubbers

Keeping your feet smooth isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these foot scrubbers and your feet will always look pampered.

How to Never Pay for Another Book

If you have a computer, iPhone, or other handheld device, you can download for free more books than you will ever be able to read, including recent releases.

12 Awesome Things You Didn't Know You Could Get at the Library

Your local library shares a lot more than books and old movies these days. Find out what you're missing by not renewing your library card.

Beware These Sneaky Fees on Discount Airfare

Discount airlines promise to get you where you're going on a dime. Are they really such a deal?

6 Ways to Save Money on iPads, iPhones, and Macs

Want to buy a sleek Mac laptop or a cool iPad but don't want to pay full price? Fear not — there are actually ways to save money on Apple products.

8 Ways Technology Can Streamline Financial Management

If you're not using these tools to manage your finances, it's time for an upgrade. Otherwise, you could be losing time and money.

Beat the Clock with Frugal and Simple Valentine's Day Ideas

Americans will shell out more than $15 billion for Valentine's Day gifts this year, but you don't have to empty your pockets to have a romantic day.

Best Money Tips: Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Today we found some great articles on how to have a successful yard sale, uses for plastic grocery bags, and making money online doing simple tasks.

5 Times You Should Never Use Your Company Credit Card

A business credit card is a big perk that comes with extra responsibility. Don't run afoul of your firm — or the authorities — through its misuse.

6 Signs a Seller Should Pass on a Home Offer

Selling a home is hard work, but don't just take the first offer that knocks at the door.

How to Survive the 5 Most Common Emergency Situations

While major disasters are thankfully rare, plenty of small emergencies can catch us unawares. Here's what you should be watching and preparing for.

5 Reasons a Home Sale Could Fall Through

Your house is on the market, and you finally got an offer. Done deal, right? Not so fast...

Learn All the Frugal Skills You Need With These 9 Great Video Tutorials

The one with the most skills at the end wins. Add to your repertoire with this collection of essential frugal life skills.

How to Sell a Home Without a Traditional Agent

Real estate agents take a hefty commission from your home sale. Want to avoid that financial hit? You can sell your home without a traditional agent.