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Having a baby? Nine financial considerations for new parents

My friend recently had a baby girl and she told me about the costs for a normal pregnancy and delivery. To say the least I was a bit flabbergasted that over $25000 was charged for

15 Smartest Ways to Save at Sephora

Sephora has every beauty product you could ever need, but at those prices? Here's how to save big at your favorite makeup mecca.

Why do Facebook Ads not take me seriously?

Facebook and other social networking sites know an awful lot about you from what you say when you first sign up. As a single woman over 30 years of age, I got tired of Facebook ads

These 5 Famous Animals Earned More Than You

Learning just how much money these celebrity animals make will both impress you and depress you.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Flavor?

Tell us about your favorite holiday flavor we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What Helps You Feel Better When You're Sick?

Tell us about the things that help you feel better when you're sick and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

3 Surprising Ways to Save on Wireless Bills

Cell phone voice and data charges can climb in a hurry. Keep your cell data bill manageable by managing your plan, and your usage, more cleverly.

11 Smart Ways to Boost Your Gas Mileage

Spend more time on the open road and less standing at the pump. These easy fuel-saving hacks will keep more money in your pocket.

Oh noes! Inflation!

The Wall Street Journal has an opinion piece by Arthur Laffer that shows a scary graph of the monetary base, which has surged enormously in the past year. He suggests that this is

99 Affordable Date Ideas

Dinner and a movie maybe be classic, but it also gets expensive. Instead, try one of these 99 awesome, inexpensive ways to spend time together.

5 DIY Laundry Detergent Recipes

Clean your clothes without cleaning out your wallet by using these DIY detergents that work great and feature no unpronounceable additives.

5 Expensive Products That Will Actually Save You Money

Reaching for the cheapest option on the shelf is often a false economy. If your budget permits, pay more for these products — and save much more later.

10 Myths Non-Business People Believe About Business

Many people have great excuses for not starting a business: I need a great idea. I don't have a business plan. Learn the truth about these myths and why they shouldn't hold you ba

This Is How to Pick the Best Cookware for Your Needs

With so many cookware choices it's hard to know what's best for each style, recipe, or method. Here's how to decide between cast iron, copper, aluminum, and more.

8 Swanky Sauces to Glamorize Dinner

Are you tired of buying boring, budget cuts of meat or poultry? Dress them up!

5 Great Ways to Network That Don't Feel Sleazy

Referrals and facetime are great ways to land new clients (or a new job) — but you don't have to be a phony. Put yourself out there with these tips!

10 Surprising Things That Lower the Value of a Home

These value-sapping home features are the opposite of "selling points." Does your home (or the one you're thinking of buying) have them?

Why You Should Build a Frugal Community — and How to Do It

It's hard to go it alone, especially for those pursuing a frugal lifestyle. Here's how to surround yourself with wonderful, thrifty people.

10 Smart Things to Do During Your Commute (Even If You Drive!)

Why fill your public transit commute (or drive) with mindless chatter when you can use that time to smarten up, instead?

Who's Your Data? The Myths and Misnomers of Unemployment Figures

How are jobless numbers tabulated? Are they even accurate in the truest sense? Why do newspeople get it completely wrong? Why do the jobless figures make us so jittery and