If you're not keeping track of debt, you're probably not making much progress in paying it off. Follow one of these methods to easily track and pay off your debt.
Sharing seldom-used items among friends and neighbors is a great (and earth-friendly!) tactic for saving money. Here are the best things to borrow, not buy.
Keeping your home free from dust mites and other allergens isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these allergen sprays and you'll always breathe easy at home.
It can be very easy to be manipulated into accepting a lower salary than you are worth. Part of this is a lack of information - it's hard to know what a job should pay. The other p
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
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Ways to Track Debt
If you're not keeping track of debt, you're probably not making much progress in paying it off. Follow one of these methods to easily track and pay off your debt.
When Is It Okay to Share Your Social Security Number?
There are very few times when giving out your Sosh is a good idea. Find out when it's okay — and when it absolutely isn't.
Ask the Readers: What Helps You Be More Productive?
Tell us what helps you be more productive and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
30 Uses for the Humble Cardboard Box
Explore 30 creative tips to reinterpret, reuse, and recycle the humble cardboard box.
How to Get Into a Good School District for Less
You don't have to buy an extremely expensive house to get your child into a good school. Here are some other approaches to consider.
How to Get Rid of and Avoid Late Fees
Of all the ways you can waste money, paying late fees is one of the worst. Learn how to never pay another late fee again.
The Best 10 Items to Borrow
Sharing seldom-used items among friends and neighbors is a great (and earth-friendly!) tactic for saving money. Here are the best things to borrow, not buy.
15 Alternatives to Nagging
If you need other people to do things, you don't need to nag. These gentle methods will get things done without driving you (or anyone else) crazy.
10 Cool DIY Home Improvements for $20 or Less
Add some pizazz (and property value) to your home without breaking the bank. All you need is $20 and a few hours to yourself.
The 5 Best Allergen Sprays
Keeping your home free from dust mites and other allergens isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these allergen sprays and you'll always breathe easy at home.
How to Do What Identity Theft Protection Companies Do...for FREE
Identity theft protection is a big business. We show you how to protect your identity for free.
6 Ways the Government Helps Disaster Victims Recover
The government is playing a vital role in helping disaster victims get back on their feet. Find out how your tax dollars work!
How to Learn From Your Mistakes
To move forward in life, you must learn from your mistakes. Find out how to cut through ego, stop simply persevering, and start getting things right.
21 Frugal Ways to Reward Yourself Right Now
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But what about you? Reward yourself with these easy, cheap, and relaxing activities.
The Best Age to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
If you want to buy long-term care insurance, don't wait until it's too late.
Earn More Money by Demanding It
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5 Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for Summer
Before you know it, summer heat will be here. Is your home ready?
The Upside of Down
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Fight the Winter Blues?
Tell us how you fight the winter blues and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Can You Afford to Have a Baby?
Here are some financial considerations to plan and account for prior to sprouting your own little guys.