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What your house is really worth

There are several things you can do with a house that you own. During the housing boom, most of the attention was focused on two of those things: You could sell it, or you could

Find Lost Keys Fast With a Teeny Tiny Tile

Find your lost keys in the first place you look with an innovative little GPS device that's as small as a postage stamp, and powered by awesome.

7 Important Things You Should Know About Balance Transfer Cards

If you plan to pay down high interest credit card debt with a new zero-interest card, make sure you understand the potential downsides.

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Speed Reading: A Book Review

For many, time is money, and so it shouldn’t surprise me that there is now an official guide on how to read more in less time. I had always been curious about the science of speed

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a No-Spend Challenge?

Tell us if you've ever done a no-spend challenge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Musings inspired by the crappiest of films — Demolition Man.

I saw that film about 15 years ago, and I remember liking it at the time. I also liked stone-washed jeans and neon t-shirts, but I have since come to my senses. However, one nugget

The 5 Best Makeup Removers

Getting your face makeup-free at the end of the day isn't always easy, but it can be. Just use any of these makeup removers and rid your skin of pore-clogging makeup.

6 Things You Need to Know About the New Costco Credit Card

Are you considering the new Costco card? Here's everything you need to know.

How to Know When to Persevere and When to Quit

Persistence is important to success, but knowing when to walk away from a doomed effort is important, too. Read this to learn how to recognize when to quit.

11 Unexpected Things Covered by Homeowners Insurance

From volcano eruptions to riots, your homeowners insurance has you covered for even these unexpected things.

Look Out Consumers: Debt Collections Get Scarier

While consumers already have to be on constant alert about so many things involving their personal finances, there are still those that find ways to take advantage of a bad situati

5 Investing Basics That Can Make You Rich

Following a few fundamental strategies can mean the difference of over $100,000 over your investing lifetime. What are you waiting for? Start here!

10 Things You Can Do Today to Be Happy

Feeling good about yourself and others is not out of reach. Drop the negativity and start taking steps to feeling happy today.

13 Things You Must Inspect Before Signing a Rental Agreement

Before you sign a lease, inspect the property carefully using this checklist. If you don't, you could be on the hook for big expenses when you move out.

6 Brands With the Best Warranties

If the products from these brands disappoint you in any way, rest assured that their customer service won't.

Best Money Tips: How to Enjoy Hawaii Without Going Broke

Today we found articles on ways to enjoy Hawaii without going broke, smart moves for career women this fall, and decorating ideas for a good night’s sleep.

Carving a Pumpkin This Fall? Don't Throw Any of It Away!

Americans buy more than one billion pounds of pumpkins at Halloween, and the vast majority of those end up in the trash. But at my house, we eat our jack-o-lantern, every last bit

Are You Wasting Your Credit Card Rewards on One of These Stupid Things?

Some credit card rewards are better than others. Make sure you're making the most of your rewards by avoiding the ripoffs and grabbing the best deals.

Amazon Prime Benefits and How to Avoid the Price Hike

Prime is being raised by $20. Learn how to get it at a discount (or free!) and why it is still worth it.

Why a Lousy Job Can Lead to a Bright Future

In the past couple of months, two clients have landed great jobs in the midst of the worst employment climate in decades. The secret to their successes, I believe, were delivering