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How to Know When to Persevere and When to Quit

Persistence is important to success, but knowing when to walk away from a doomed effort is important, too. Read this to learn how to recognize when to quit.

Are You Choosing the Right Fund for Your Portfolio?

ETFs are rapidly becoming one of the more popular investments, hot on mutual funds' tail. So how exactly are they different?

How to Get Along With Someone You Don't Get Along With

When you don't like someone, it can be difficult to spend time around that person — let alone work together. Follow these suggestions to make things easier.

10 Fun and Delicious Ways to Use Tortillas

Whether flour or corn, the inexpensive staple is surprisingly versatile and reliably delicious. Here are 10 unexpected ways to enjoy them.

8 Best Sites to Help Your Kids Learn About Money

Money lessons can be, well, a little dry for younger minds. Make them fun with these interactive websites!

How to Stay on Budget While Eating Paleo

Eating like a cave man can be surprisingly expensive. Use these tips to eat paleo wisely, without blowing your budget.

9 Frugal Gifts for the Person Who Needs a Nap

Question: Who in your life needs a nap? Answer: Everyone! Here's what to get them for the holidays.

Secrets to World Travel (and Blogging About It)

There's a lot to know (or rather, to learn) about traveling the world and writing about it. These two books can help you get up and go.

8 Personal Finance Resolutions Anyone Can Master

Make — and keep! — these simple money resolutions in the new year. Your finances will thank you.

4 Ways Pessimism Can Actually Improve Your Finances

They say looking at the glass half empty is no way to live, but it might be the best way to steer clear of debt.

5 Reasons Why Science Says It's Okay to Be Lazy

From biology to economics, scientists are discovering that sloth may be fundamental to our makeup. Settle a little deeper into your couch and learn why.

4 More Ways to Save on Maternity Clothes

After having five children, you learn a few things about saving on maternity clothes. Spend less on your pregnancy wear with these tips from an experienced mom.

4 Weird Brain Hacks That Make You a Better Person With Almost No Effort

Self improvement is hard, right? Wrong! Become the person you want to be with some simple tricks that leverage some quirks of your brain.

Pay with a Selfie: How Safe Are the New Ways to Pay?

Smile! You just paid with a selfie. How safe are these trendy new ways to spend, anyway?

Do You Own a Domain Name That’s Worth a Fortune?

Chances are, many of you reading this already own a few domain names. At around $8 a year these days, they’re cheap enough. But did you know that some of those domain names could b

The 5 Best Door Locks

Don't leave your home vulnerable to intruders. Add any of these five heavy-duty door locks to your home to ensure its safety and security.

Which Credit Card Should You Use to Get Free Hotel Stays?

Earning free accommodations has never been easier thanks to co-branded hotel and general travel credit cards. Which is right for you?

10 Easy Pesto Recipes (And Only One Uses Basil!)

Go beyond basil with these 10 delicious pesto recipes that use everything from cilantro to beets!

5 Refreshing Ways to Keep Cool On-the-Go

You shouldn't have to wait until you reach your destination to cool off. There are easy ways to embrace the chill on your journey, too.

The New Grad's Guide to Debt Management

If you recently graduated college, there's a good chance you recently got that first student loan bill. Lost? We've got you covered.