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6 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Mold on Common Household Items

Yuck mold — and it's everywhere! Get rid of it while keeping your stuff with some easy cleaning tricks.

Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Teach Kids about Music

Today, we tell you how to stay within budget when teaching your child about music, why eggplant makes a killer pizza, and what you should be tipping your doorman.

11 Terrifying Things That Can Happen When Someone Steals Your Phone (And How You Can Protect It)

Your smartphone is stuffed with piles of personal data, which means the loss of a smartphone really… smarts. Take steps to protect it.

5 Home Listing Gimmicks to Watch Out For

Buying a home is serious business. Don't get swayed by these gimmicky sales tactics.

How to Avoid Getting Fleeced at Hotels

Maximize the comfort and value of your next hotel stay by avoiding these hidden charges, surprise fees, and other value-sucking vampires.

ETFs Offer Incredible Benefits...with a Dark Side

MOO is a cute name for a ticker symbol, but not a good reason to buy an exchange-traded fund. Learn what you need to know about these potentially great tools for retail investors.

8 Hot New Food Trends — The Frugal Way

Most new trends often come with a hefty price tag, but you can enjoy these trendy foods on the cheap!

3 Unusual Gift Ideas for Loved Ones

Every year I struggle to find meaningful gifts for relatives that they will appreciate instead of adding to the clutter of "stuff" they own.

Best Money Tips: Clean Your Home on a Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to clean your home on a budget, getting started early with holiday savings, and signs your resume is holding you back.

Who Pays When Loved Ones Leave Debt Behind?

Losing a loved one is hard enough. Managing their unfinished money matters makes it tougher.

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7 Ways to Keep Your Retirement Funds From Disappearing

If you've got some retirement savings, you're doing well! Follow these guidelines to keep your savings as strong as possible.

10 Things You Should NOT Do to Your Yard This Fall

With the holidays approaching the last thing on your mind is next year's lawn. Prep your yard now to save time and money on landscaping next spring.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Hundreds on Groceries

Today we found articles on ways to save hundreds on groceries, how to make a travel itinerary, and surprising things you’ll find at libraries.

Best Money Tips: Personal Finance Tips for Recent Grads

Today we found some great articles on personal finance tips for recent college grads, haggling like a pro to get what you want, and tips to build your savings account.

Best Money Tips: Natural Ways to Repel Bugs

Today we found articles on natural ways to keep bugs at bay, myths that keep you from getting rid of your stuff, and cheap alternatives to hotels.

How One Couple Paid Off $147k of Debt (Even While Unemployed)

Get inspired to eliminate your debt with the story of one couple who stopped borrowing, retired $147,000 in debt, and started living life on their own terms.

Best Money Tips: Have an Exciting Staycation

Today we found some great articles on ideas for an exciting staycation, things you should always buy generic, and emergency preparedness on a shoestring.

It's Now Easier to Get a Home Loan Even If You Have Student Loan Debt — Should You?

Fannie Mae is making it easier for buyers with high levels of student loan debt to getL a mortgage. Sounds great — but is it?

11 Reasons Why You Must Use Bill Reminders

Whether you're tired of paying late fees or just tired of bill pay day, an automated bill reminder helps you manage your budget and your time.