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6 Personal Finance Books You Should Read

If you're looking to deepen your personal finance knowledge, you'll profit by reading any of these six in depth and clearly written books.

Let's face it: Staying on budget is hard. But if you make it fun, you'll get some short-term kicks while you're saving for long-term goals.

Health and fitness guidelines come and go almost as quickly as donuts become muffin tops. Get up to date on the latest health rules.

Now that spring has officially sprung, it's time to make your budget bloom!

Your local farmers' market is a great source of frugal and healthful food — as long as you know what to buy and what to leave on the table.

Forget spring cleaning — the last week of the year is the best time to clean house. Here's why.

Maybe you take Social Security for granted — or maybe you expect it to disappear. Either way, here's what you should know about it.

Planning a last-minute trip doesn't mean your flight should drain your bank account. Here's where to find great airfare deals, fast.

Fruits and vegetables are good for your mental health, too. Learn why and how you can eat more of them.

The telephone conversation is it's own realm, one that includes it's own rules and etiquette. How many of these "phone's pas" have you committed?

If you qualify for a tax refund this year, getting it in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds can be a great way to jump-start or augment your savings.

Congrats, grad! You undoubtedly learned a lot in your college career, but now it's time to learn these personal finance basics.

From overbilling to downright incompetence, our recent interviews with legal experts revealed 16 dirty secrets bad attorneys don't want you to know.

Believe it or not, living in a hotel can be an affordable housing option.

Before you buy, give the airstream lifestyle a try at these killer campsites.

These tax deductions won't just save you money; they'll help your business grow.

From exploring nature and working out to reading, learning about history, and much more, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your time outdoors.

Save even more on your next trip to the outlet mall with these shopping tips guaranteed to make the trek worthwhile.

You have a career, but you know it's not going to be around much longer. The good news is you cannot only survive a dying job, but thrive afterward.

Finally coming to terms with your Federal taxes? Watch out for these state and local tax situations.