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6 Paths to a Greener Back-to-School Season

Eco-friendly school supplies are a great way to teach kids about sustainability. Even better, a green back-to-school can help mom and dad save lots of cash.

10 Ways to Tidy Up Your Finances Before the Holidays

Fall is here, and the holidays are right around the corner. It's time to get your finances in tiptop shape.

The 5 Best Cookbooks for Beginners

Whipping up a delicious meal isn't easy for rookie cooks, but it can be. Just use any of these cookbooks for beginners and making dinner will be a breeze.

7 Podcasts for Foodies

Love podcasts? Love food? Put those two passions together and enjoy these delectable foodie podcasts — you can even listen while dining!

5 Investment Moves That Prove You're Finally a Grown-Up

It's time to stop investing like a kid.

What NOT to Hand Out on Halloween

Looking for alternatives to the standard Halloween junk food? Before you decide, check out this list of items you should NOT hand out to trick-or-treaters.

6 Best Cities for Frugal Lovers of the Arts

Looking to experience some creative culture without the NYC or San Francisco cost? Check out these cheaper, but super creative cities for art lovers.

7 Money Conversations Parents Should Have With Their Adult Kids

Your kids aren't babies anymore. It's time to sit down and talk finance.

7 Ways to Travel More in Retirement

You're officially a retiree! Now that you can see the world, here's how to do it right.

How to Throw a Fabulous (and Frugal!) Dinner Party

Dinner parties are lots of fun, but their costs can add up fast. Learn how to throw a deliciously memorable, yet budget-friendly party with these tips.

5 Ways to Make Long-Term Care More Affordable

The numbers don't lie; long-term care is not cheap. With some careful planning, you can make it more affordable down the line.

Best Money Tips: Make Christmas Shopping Simple

Today we found some awesome articles on making Christmas shopping simple, financial moves to consider for 2012, and mythbusting extreme couponing.

7 Generic Wellness Buys Better Than the Expensive Originals

It's not the name on the bottle that matters with health and wellness buys, it's the stuff in the bottle. Stop paying more for brand names!

Reverse Bucket List: Look Back Before Looking Forward

Before you make a “bucket list” of things you want to do in life, don't skip this vital first step — it could be the key to happiness.

Best Money Tips: Stock Your Liquor Cabinet on the Cheap

Today we found some awesome articles on how to stock your liquor cabinet on the cheap, small changes that give instant savings, and using the short cycle.

The Millennials Guide to Avoiding Credit Card Debt

Millennials have a shared fear; credit card debt. But don't worry — it's entirely possible to use credit cards and avoid crippling debt.

Frugal is More than a Way to Spend Money, Part 2

Frugal is a way of life — are you spending too much, or too little?

Afraid, Yet Smitten - You Haven't Heard of Violent Acres Yet?

Amid Violent Acres' delightfully jaw-dropping blog posts, you'l find some sound financial advice. Check it out!

Best Money Tips: Summer Fun Freebies at Legoland and More

Today we found some great articles on freebies for summer fun, holidays for every day in June, and laundry tips and tricks you should know.

Lifestyle Upgrades: Beware the Diderot Effect

Upgrading one thing doesn't mean you need to upgrade another and another — although it can feel that way. And there's a name for that — the Diderot Effect.