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7 Ways to Reuse Clothes That No Longer Fit

Dust off those ill-fitting clothes taking up space in your closet and give them a new purpose!

Book review: Life Inc.

Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such

9 Free Things to Do in Any City You Visit

Wherever you travel, chances are you will find plenty of fun — and free — places and happenings to experience the people and culture. Here's where to start looking.

8 Personal Finance Lessons From "Parks and Recreation"

The staff at the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department can teach us a lot about personal finance, whether they mean to or not.

Borrowing from Friends: The Friendship Killer

Friendships are regularly damaged or lost from loans going sour. These are loans that were given and received with the best of intentions, yet few friendships can bear this pressur

Get Your LinkedIn Profile Noticed With a Few Attention-Grabbing Tweaks

A LinkedIn profile is becoming a necessary part of career development. Get yours noticed by making these important changes.

How to Examine Your Healthcare Plan and Save

I’ve been examining healthcare plans for a couple of decades. I’ve been covered under employer-based plans and private individual plans. As a result, I've learned mu

5 Surprising Ways to Get Deals

Discount codes drying up before your eyes? Try these tactics to discover new deals on everyday items!

5 Money Strategies for the Sandwich Generation

Your kids depend on you. Your aging parents depend on you. For the sandwich generation, smart money management is a must.

5 Sales Strategies Your Bank Uses to Make Money

Banks are businesses, too. Keep an eye out for these sales tactics that might be costing you money

Why Does the Stock Market Keep Going Up?

Despite Great Depressions and Recessions of the past, the overall trend of the stock market is upward. Why?

Your One-Month Guide to Spring Cleaning

Overwhelmed by dirt and clutter? Break up your spring cleaning to make it less intimidating, and clean your whole house by tackling just three tasks a week.

15 Genius Kitchen Storage Solutions

You don't need a renovation to get more storage space in your kitchen — you only need inspiration. Get some with these clever kitchen storage ideas.

15 Nutritious Breakfasts for People With Busy Mornings

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — but who has time? You do, if you choose these quick, nutritious (and delicious) morning bites.

Now or Later: How to Decide the Right Time to Buy Almost Anything

You need certain things, but when should you buy them? This shopping guide will help you decide for maximum savings.

9 Clothes Shopping Hacks That Save Time and Money

Skip the frustration on your next shopping spree with a few simple tricks to help you find a style that's right for you — and the clothes that fit.

Here's How You Remove Stains From Almost Anything

You're covered! Learn how to remove practically any stain, whatever it is and whatever it's on, without pricey chemical cleaners.

The 7 Best Affordable Cities to Start a Family

The big city life doesn't have to be a pipe dream. For new or young families, these hopping metros offer everything you want — at an affordable cost.

6 Simple Tips to Keep Your Car Running Longer

How often your car breaks down and how much repairs cost are largely within your control. Learn how to care for your car right, so it keeps running.

13 International Crock-Pot Recipes That Are Out of This World

Life's too short to make the same slow cooker dishes week after week. Expand your crock-pot horizons with these recipes that span the globe.