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9 Ways Being Too Responsible Can Cost You

It's always smart to do the sensible thing, right? Usually — until being sensible starts costing you real money.

Best Money Tips: How Retailers Trick You Into Buying More

Today we found articles on sneaky ways that retailers trick you into buying more, smart ways to invest $1,000, and easy fixes to reduce your monthly expenses.

Ask the Readers: Would You Rather Rent or Own Your Home?

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What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in August

Hard to believe summer is almost gone — almost as hard to believe as the deals you can find on lawn and garden supplies and LCD TVs.

Ask the Readers: What Are You Looking Forward to in 2018?

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How I Sold My House in 48 Hours

Some homes languish on the market for months, costing owners money and stress. Find out how one seller got it done in a single weekend.

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Tips for Back-to-School Shopping?

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Best Money Tips: Are You Guilty of These Frugal Fails?

Today we found helpful articles on frugal fails to avoid, how to create wealth using life insurance, and ways to curb your workaholism.

Three reasons to stop freaking out about socialism

McCain-Palin are trying to paint the Obama-Biden ticket as a bunch of socialist nutjobs. But 'socialism' isn't nearly the red menace that they are making it out to be, and McCain h

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5 Things Your Teen Needs (or Doesn’t Need) in a Bank Account

Whether managing income from gifts, chores, or a part time job, teach your teen about saving and personal finance at the same time you teach them about banking services and fees.

How Helping a Company Can Benefit You

Companies are always looking for customer feedback. In their efforts to reach as many new customers as possible, many companies have created panels that anyone can join to try out

10 Simple Ways to Get Your Life Together

Self improvement is hard. Start with these simple (but significant) improvements first, and see where they take you.

Deal With Your Debt or You May Go to Jail

Collection agencies are using severe methods to go after debtors. They're going through the courts to collect. The choices are show up, pay up — or get locked up. How can

Best Money Tips: Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes

Today we found some stellar articles on cheap and easy Halloween costumes, cutting Christmas costs, and lessons learned from investing.

5 Apps for Business Owners on the Go

There are hundreds and hundreds of apps out there, many of which help businesses move more efficiently. Here's a list of five great smartphone apps for business owners on the go.

Help Your Teenager Earn Their First Million

As adults, how many times have you wished you had invested money as a teenager or young(er) adult? We're all aware of the power of compounding interest, and the idea that starting

Choosing Local Businesses

The big-box stores might have everything you want at what seems to be a better price, but there are good reasons why you should buy local.

5 Easy Ways to Take Better Care of Your Back

Back pain can make even the simplest tasks painful and difficult. Keep your back healthy and pain free with these simple health and fitness tricks.