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Heat-of-the-moment emotional responses aren't usually the best. The next time you're tempted to lash out, try these tricks to stay calm and in control.
The latest news is that unemployment benefits will be extended from 59 weeks to 79 weeks in California with the help of the new Federal stimulus money. The maximum benefit has ris
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Teaching Kids About Money: An Interview with Dr. Brad Klontz
It's time to have "the talk" with your kids. No, not that one. The one about financial responsibility.
13 Holiday Gifts That Aren't Worth the Money
Time is running out on holiday shopping season! Take a deep breath, don't panic, and avoid buying any of these overpriced and wasteful "gifts."
Best Money Tips: How to Become a Better Listener
Today we found some great articles on tips to become a better listener, ways to eat less sugar, and goals for a more organized life.
10 Ways to Relieve Your Money Stress
Money may be a leading cause of stress these days, but it doesn't have take over your life.
Is a 15-Year Mortgage a Good Idea?
A 15-year, fixed rate mortgage can save you thousands in interest payments. But is it really worth it?
Best Money Tips: Hidden Sources of Toxins in Your Home
Today we found some great articles on hidden sources of toxins in your home, signs your aging parents need help with their finances, and mind-blowing life hacks from Instagram.
10 Edible Garden Plants Anyone Can Grow
Gardening isn't always fun for those of us with black thumbs. Plant these 10 foolproof veggies and a beautiful harvest will sprout in no time.
10 Great Ways to Use Duct Tape
From the kitchen to the clothes closet to medicine cabinet, discover unexpected ways that duct tape can help out all around the house.
Get More for Your Old Treadmill by Bartering
If you have exercise equipment you're thinking of selling, hold up — you might be able to get more value for it by bartering.
4 Times Student Loan Refinancing Can Save You Big
To re-fi or not to re-fi… managing a student loan today is surprisingly complex. Consider these factors before you decide.
9 Times Choosing an Unpopular Color Will Save You Big
If you don't need to be on trend, buying stuff in the "wrong" color can save you a ton of money. Get your sample cards ready.
eCredable: Credit Scores for Debt-Free Consumers
Discover how alternative credit rating agencies can help debt-free consumers escape the credit Catch-22 by using payment histories to develop scores.
Tips for Increasing Your Financial Literacy
A recent CNN article titled "Americans are 'financially illiterate'"
The Psychology of Money: How a T-Shirt Equals a Taco
Sometimes, really understanding your finances doesn't mean knowing the numbers — it means knowing how many tacos you can buy.
6 Ways to Manage Powerful Emotions
Heat-of-the-moment emotional responses aren't usually the best. The next time you're tempted to lash out, try these tricks to stay calm and in control.
Do generous unemployment benefits prolong the length of unemployment?
The latest news is that unemployment benefits will be extended from 59 weeks to 79 weeks in California with the help of the new Federal stimulus money. The maximum benefit has ris
Look, But Don’t Touch: Avoid Marketing Manipulation
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
How to Improve Your Finances Using Social Media
Social media is more than just viral videos and baby pictures — use it to boost your finances, too!
4 Ways a Home Energy Audit Will Save You Money
Those drafty windows and ancient appliances are costing you, big time. This is one audit you'll be happy to endure.
Protect Your Home and Family From Fire With These Easy Safety Basics
These home fire safety measures are frugal, easy, and prudent. Give yourself a little peace of mind with just a few minutes of effort.