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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.

Keeping your locks frizz-free isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these frizz control products and your hair will remain smooth and tame.

Believe it or not, you can practice self-care without spending all your money — or even some of it!

You've tried and tried to control your spending, but still it gets away from you? Make spending something you dislike and watch your savings grow.

You're young, you're earning an income, and you're ready to save for retirement. It's time to open a Roth IRA.

If you have some knowledge to spare, you could have a lucrative new side gig as a tutor.

Tipping is tricky. Here are some easy to remember guidelines to take the guesswork out of it.

Craigslist or eBay? It can be a difficult decision. Use this cheat sheet to figure out where to hock 10 of the most commonly sold items.

Being self-employed has its perks — and its challenges. Finding a new apartment can be tricky, but it's not impossible if you can sell your story.

Before you toss that dried up Christmas tree on the sidewalk, give it new life instead!

You should buy a home because you want to — not because these myths make you believe it's a good idea.

Before you stock up on storage products, let these organization pros point you to the ones that are worth cluttering up your bank statement for.

FICO has a formula that rates your creditworthiness. Other companies do too, but using their services could get you in trouble. Learn why.

You've saved up the down payment and closing costs for a new house. But do you have enough cash reserves to get the green light from your lender?

Yes, renters, you totally need to insure your stuff — and yourself — from mishaps big and small. Don't economize here!

Ann Taylor Loft is one of those stores I can spend hours in, but I almost always walk away without a purchase. Why? The products

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Travel's fun, but packing for travel isn't. Make a dull chore interesting (and done) by tackling it quickly and efficiently.

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