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Learn to Love Cooking (and Save!) With These 11 Kitchen Tricks

For those who enjoy cooking, the savings are an extra perk. But what if you don't enjoy it? You will, after you start doing these 11 things.

6 Scary Facts About Credit Card Debt

Halloween is coming right up and we've got a real fright — these super scary facts about credit card debt.

Is It Better to Specialize or Generalize?

Are we more employable – and ultimately happy – in our careers if we become proficient at lots of things (i.e. to generalize), or to become really good at one or two things (i.e. t

6 Smart Ways to Boost Your Social Security Payout Before Retirement

Pave the way for a smart retirement by boosting your Social Security payout first.

Do These 26 Things to Make This Year the Best Year Ever

This year is partially gone, but there's still plenty of time to make it rock! What are you waiting for? Do one of these awesome things!

12 Instant Pot Recipes That Will Save You Money

The Instant Pot just may be your perfect solution to easy, multi-purpose meal-making on the cheap.

Job-Search Scams that Target High Performers

Scams aren’t just for the unsophisticated. Even a reasonable job-seeker with an ounce of urgency might be convinced by polished, persistent schemers who are pros

17 Reasons to Look Forward to 2017

So 2016 was a tough one. But instead of looking back in horror, look ahead with excitement, because 2017 is going to be your year.

I Finally Canceled Comcast Cable…Before It Hurt More Than My Wallet

Treat me poorly once, Comcast, shame on you. Provide startlingly awful customer service again, and you lose my business entirely.

6 Things Financial Aid Might Not Cover

It's that time of year when students and parents are figuring out how to pay for college. Find out what financial aid covers — and what it doesn't.

7 Smart Money Moves for Empty Nesters

After you convert your not-so-little one's room to a den or craft room, take some time to make your money all about you again, too.

Downsizing With Kids

Downsizing is happening all over the place these days. Here's some ideas to help you do more with less.

Trade in New Year's Resolutions for Achieving Life Goals

New Year's resolutions are nice. But this year, go a step further and instead of just making a year-long goal, make a goal for life.

How to Find Time for Home-Cooked Meals

Even the busiest people can find time to make healthy and delicious home-cooked meals. Just follow these suggestions.

11 Hobbies That Aren’t Worth the Money

It's okay to spend some money to relax and recharge, but you won't enjoy what these pricey pastimes will do to your wallet.

10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Rice

Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.

Colorstrology and 3 Modern Décor Trends That Will Fit Any Budget

You don't need to go broke redesigning your home. These modern decor trends can transform your space for a lot less than you think.

5 Fun, Cheap Party Games You Didn't Know About

You can turn a fun get-together into an awesome party with any of these entertaining and frugal party games (and none of them are Charades).

Are You Ruining Your Retirement by Spoiling Your Kids?

You'd do anything for your kids — but you shouldn't derail your retirement to loan them money.

How to Get Rid of Bees

These buzzy insects are important for pollination, but they're not quite fun when they're within stinging distance of your front door. Here's how to deal with them.