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25 Things to Never Pay Full Price For

Why pay full price when you don't have to? Check out these ways you can save money on nearly everything you need.

7 Signs You're Working for an Impossible Boss

Whether your boss is a tyrant or a poor listener, these management types are never fun to deal with. How impossible is your boss?

10 Cool Ice Cream Cakes for Your Next Celebration

The last thing you need on a summer afternoon is a hot oven. Satisfy your guests sweet teeth and cool them off with an ice cream cake instead.

How to Dress for Success Before You're Successful

You really can build a get ahead wardrobe even if your current gig won't support dressing for the job you want.

The 5 Best Measuring Cups

No kitchen should be without a good measuring cup or two or three. These five best choices will have you baking and mixing like a pro.

5 Low-Cost, Low-Maintenance Alternatives to the Family Dog

  There’s something about owning a pet that appeals to everyone. [more]

10 Smart Ways to Get a Small Business Loan

It takes money to make money, and for small business there have never been so many ways to borrow some. How would a loan help your business grow?

How Much Engagement Ring Can You Actually Afford?

Popping the question can be a pricey prospect. You'll get the "yes" with less stress if you know going in what you should expect to pay.

The 9 Best Storage Products as Recommended by Organization Pros

Before you stock up on storage products, let these organization pros point you to the ones that are worth cluttering up your bank statement for.

Save on School Expenses Without Ruining Your Kid's Childhood

From music lessons to fundraisers and more, even public school expenses can cost you nearly $20,000 per child. Here's how to cut costs.

5 Myths About Credit Card Rewards

Reward cards might be a lot more beneficial (or, in some cases, harmful) than you think. Check out these common myths — and the true story behind them.

6 Affordable Ways to Deter Burglars

Make thieves think twice before stepping foot on your property, with a little help from these super cheap security tricks.

Best Money Tips: 100+ Ways to Make $100 Fast

Today we found over 100 ways to make $100 fast, ways to use up leftover Halloween candy, and how to have fun and save money in November.

Do This If You Have Too Much Credit Card Debt

Step one? Stop digging! Step two? Develop smart spending and saving habits, like these, to get on top of your debt — and stay there.

21 Experiences That Make Great Gifts

Everyone loves unwrapping a present, until it becomes next year's clutter. Consider an experience instead — the memories last forever!

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Top Savings Goal?

Tell us about your top savings goal and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

7 Household Items That Are Better Second-Hand

Keep your eyes peeled at your next yard sale or thrift shop. These second-hand household items only get better with age.

7 Career Tips You Wish You Could Give Your Younger Self

Don't you wish a future you would come back and tell you which career choices you should make?

Use Less Cash for Your JCPenney Purchase

A favorite retailer of households across the country since 1902, JCPenney can have some stellar deals for those in the know. Like most stores, JCPenney has a met

Emergency Preparedness For Your Freezer

We’ve been weathering tornado season with your typical emergency planning and assortment of supplies. Candles, radios, and a clean basement shelter are ready to go at a moment's n