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There are literally billions of dollars of money and property waiting to be claimed by the rightful owners. Learn how to find out if some of it is yours!
Choosing quality over customer loyalty can be a big decision when it comes to your bank and personal finance goals. Here are some tips for making the decision to switch.
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If you've been stymied in your efforts to save money on clothes and accessories, make it easier by giving yourself a challenge.
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Planning ahead and cooking at home are two of the best ways to save money. Do both with this guide to one month of tasty, frugal meals.
The 5 Best Kettlebells
If your current strength training exercises just aren't cutting it, kettlebells are what you need. Try one of these during your next workout.
20 Money Mistakes Everyone Makes But No One Talks About
When a finance blunder make you cringe, you're not alone. We're all guilty of some of these money mistakes.
7 Lessons About Money I Learned After Having Twins
Having twins can mean double trouble for your finances, but these money lessons apply to anyone with a new bundle of joy.
10 Great Jobs for People Who Hate the 9-5
If you have no interest in working a typical, 9-5 office job, then consider one of these 10 careers with flexible hours.
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Off the Wall: 21 Clever Uses for Leftover Wallpaper
If you have a few orphaned rolls of wallpaper laying around, here are 21 creative ideas to use it up without putting it on the wall.
10 Weird Types of Insurance You Didn't Even Know About
Held for ransom? Killed someone via laughter? Lost a valuable body part? There's an insurance coverage policy for that.
8 Money Moves Students Should Make During a Gap Year
Malia Obama made gap years buzzworthy. Fellow students taking a year of self-exploration should make these money moves first.
Borrowing from Friends: The Friendship Killer
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Cheapest Ways to Get Your Caffeine Fix
Get caffeine costs, measured out by the price per milligram. What gets you the most buzz for your buck.
Billions of Dollars Go Unclaimed Every Year: Is Some of It Yours?
There are literally billions of dollars of money and property waiting to be claimed by the rightful owners. Learn how to find out if some of it is yours!
Think Twice Before Ditching Your Current Bank
Choosing quality over customer loyalty can be a big decision when it comes to your bank and personal finance goals. Here are some tips for making the decision to switch.
Masters of Small Talk Never Do These 10 Things — Do You?
Unless you're a meteorologist, a quip about the weather will kill a conversation before it starts. Learn that and nine other small talk never dos.
Stalemate on the Debt Ceiling?
People are speculating about the result if there's a stalemate on the debt ceiling. I know what would really happen, because I live in Illinois.
Stop Slouching! 5 Ways to Improve Your Posture
Studies show a link between poor posture and poor health. Make your mother proud; stop slouching with these five simple ways to improve your posture.