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10 Clever Ways to Improve Your Home Gym

Skip the membership and save a ton on your fitness regimen. These home gym pump-ups will have you excited to get your sweat on.

5 Turkey Alternatives That Won't Break Your Holiday Budget

Sure, turkey is traditional but there's no reason you can't celebrate the harvest with an affordable and delicious alternative.

8 Part-Time Jobs That Offer College Benefits

Don't pick just any part-time job when you are in college. Choose one that offers college tuition benefits, too.

How to get half-price dining from your local TV station.

Did you know that your local TV and radio stations regularly receive gift certificates as “payment” for air time? Believe it or not, retailers and restaurants are actually exchangi

10 Frugal and Delicious Meals to Make With Your Kids

Get your kids started early on healthy and frugal habits like cooking at home — and save yourself some effort at meal time. It's win-win, yum!

What to Do When You Suspect a Scam

Don't fall victim to these faux finance calls. Here's how to protect yourself and your loved ones from a scam.

Ask the Readers: Do You Have the Tools? (Chance to win MS Office!)

Since sharing is really what we want to be about, we don't just want to give you ideas -- we want to equip you with tools, as well! That's why in addition to this week's prizes of

The 5 Best Electronics Wipes

Keeping your touch screens clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these electronics wipes and you can scroll without catching all those germs.

11 Ways Freelancers and Telecommuters Can Make Friends and Network

Working from home has its perks, but let's face facts — it gets a bit lonesome.

11 Easy Memory Hacks

Start remembering more of the stuff that matters with this collection of simple — and surprising — memory enhancement tricks.

12 Ways to Tell the Difference Between Being Frugal and Being Cheap

How far is too far when it comes frugal living?

6 Ways to Make a Snowbird Retirement Affordable

So you want to pack your bags and spend the cold winter months of your retirement somewhere warm? Here's how to do it on a budget.

14 Crock-Pot Dishes to Serve at Your Next Party

Your slow cooker already makes weeknight meals a snap. Why not rely on the same ease and convenience to help you feed your party guests?

10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap

The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.

6 Secret Homemade Stain Removers That Kick Butt

Save money with these simple homemade stain removers.

The 5 Best Liquid Eyeliners

Mastering the art of the cat-eye isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five liquid eyeliners and eyes will pop just how you hoped they would.

How to Choose and Store Fruit for Maximum Freshness and Flavor

Cut down on food (and dollar) waste by learning how to choose fresh fruits and how to store them once you bring them home.

The Only 5 Rules You Need to Know About Investing in Real Estate

With home prices appreciating nicely these days, you may be tempted to invest in residential real estate. Here's what you need to know.

10 Habits of Financially Happy People

What's the secret to financial happiness? If you answered "More Money," guess again.

4 Secrets to Getting the Lowest Rate From Travel Websites

Did you know that travel websites might be charging you more just because of the computer you're using? Learn how to avoid that and three other sneaky tricks.