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The Art of the Group Gift

While simple, group giving can also become a sticky situation if done badly. Here are some guidelines for group giving.

15 Cheap and Ingenious Ways to Upgrade Your Furniture

Sprucing up your furniture and your space doesn't have to be expensive — or difficult. Here's how update your old stuff for cheap!

13 Crucial Social Security Terms Everyone Needs to Know

Most Americans depend on Social Security in retirement. That's why it's critical to know these 13 Social Security terms.

Calculate the "Stock Up Price" to Save on These Baby Essentials

Knowing the "stock up price" on these key baby essentials will help you keep more money in your pocket.

7 Bizarre Ways to Stay on Budget (That Actually Work)

Good for you if you've made a budget! If you're struggling to stick to it, try one of these offbeat motivators and get back on track.

Can a Little Inflation Be Good?

Let me jump to the end and say right at the start that I don't think so. However, there's a serious argument being made right now among economists and economic policy makers that h

9 Great Cities for Job Seekers

Looking for a job? Move to one of these awesome cities that have low unemployment and lots of other great perks.

Warren Buffett's Investment Advice: Why It's So Hard to Follow

Warren Buffett's style of investing isn't just about picking the right stocks, it's about having the intestinal fortitude to overcome widespread panic . Check out how one of his mo

How to Use the Holiday Quiet Time to Boost Your Career

Holiday weeks can be super slow at the office — which makes it the perfect time to learn new skills and accelerate your career.

How to Get Rid of Your Unwanted Gifts and Make Money Too

You probably received one or two gifts you aren't crazy about. Instead of letting them collect dust, sell them and make a little cash!

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4 Reasons to Add Your Teen as an Authorized User on Your Credit Card

Giving your teen authorized user access to your credit card might sound risky. Here's why you should do it anyway.

The 6 Stages of Dealing With Financial Disaster

When financial disaster strikes, we're likely to follow a process of loss and grieving. Recognize the stages and come out stronger for it.

Best Money Tips: Want to be a landlord?

Today, we give you tips for buying a rental property, organizing your home for the holidays, and using your credit cards — the smart way.

5 Fun Family Friendly Games for Your Holiday Party

You have the food, you have your guests, now add the entertainment: Here are five games under $20 that kids and adults can enjoy together.

The 8 Worst Home Sale Horror Stories

Buying or selling a house is rarely easy, but these eight home sales turned into actual home sale horror shows.

6 Ways to Be a Better Friend Without Any Effort

We'd all like to be better friends — and we should be. Keep your friends close with some simple relationship builders.

Best Money Tips: How to Make More Space

Today, we share ways to reclaim your space, tips for growing an organic garden, and tried-and-true ways to fight the flu.

How to Have a Successful Skype or Video Job Interview

A video job interview right from the comfort of home — what could go wrong? As it turns out, quite a few things, if you aren't careful.

6 Quick Tips for Organizing Your Finances

Whether you're surrounded by piles of unsorted financial documents or could just use a little straightening up, here's how to painlessly get organized.