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How to Make Your Own Power
From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.
Denied a Mortgage? Here's How to Fix It Fast
Depending on why a mortgage is denied, disappointed homebuyers often still have a shot at homeownership. Find out how to go from no to yes.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Google Suggest
Google's new auto-complete search function might seem neat...until it starts scaring away your customers.
Everything You Need to Know About Peer-to-Peer Investing With Lending Club
For borrowers, Lending Club offers another funding source. For investors, it's a way to invest in consumer debt. Here's how to get started.
Credit Challenged? How Alternative Credit Data Can Help Those With Little or No Credit
Your thin credit record may not tell the whole story. Some lenders are starting to look at other information about you, too. Here's what you need to know.
Best Money Tips: Maximize a Hobby and Earn Extra Income
Today we found some great articles on maximizing a hobby to earn extra income, how to improve your credit score, and 45 ways to save money.
14 Smartphone Apps That Make Self-Care a Snap
Make self-care a priority wherever you are with these helpful apps. Taking good care of you has never been easier!
Is An Office Necessary?
From some businesses, an office is a necessity. For others, it's a wasted expense. Which is yours?
6 Moves You Should Make Now for Your 2018 Taxes
The end of the year is fast approaching. Take some time now to get your taxes in order and you'll thank yourself come April.
8 Great Clean Eating Slow Cooker Recipes
Have the best of both worlds — the convenience of a slow cooker with the benefit of clean, guilt-free eating. These recipes are worth second helpings!
How Lessons From Moneyball Can Help Your Career
Moneyball is about a baseball team, but its core lesson can teach us all how to be successful in our careers.
Best Money Tips: How to Pull Off a Last-Minute Weekend Getaway
Today we found articles on how to pull off a last-minute weekend getaway, ways to build trust with your body language, and how to do Disney on a budget.
6 Foods Scientifically Proven to Help You Sleep
There's nothing worse than tossing and turning all night. Snack your way to fitful rest with these foods proven to help you sleep.
How to Turn Your Buyer's Remorse Into Better Financial Habits
Believe it or not, there's a silver lining to buyer's remorse — it can help you adopt some smarter spending habits.
How to Stack Credit Card Rewards to Earn Even More
Earning credit card rewards is great, but being able to stack them and save big is even better.
9 Affordable Winter Getaways for the Family
While summer is the traditional season for family travel, winter offers plenty of opportunity, too. Book now — we've already done the research!
Back in Debt? Here's How to Pay it Off for Good
After conquering debt, it's tough to find yourself back in the hole. Have faith! You can pay off your debt again — this time for good.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Give Back on Thanksgiving
Today we found articles on ways to give back on Thanksgiving, staying healthy during the holidays, and saving money when you start a business.
15 Modern Life Skills Everyone Should Master
If you're lagging in the latest tech skills, it's time to get caught up. The good news is they're simpler to master than you think!
Best Money Tips: Things Your Uber and Lyft Drivers Wished You Knew
Today we found articles on things your Uber and Lyft drivers wished you knew, how to host a hoppin’ cookie exchange party, and ways to get free shipping on Amazon without Prime.