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10 Fastest Growing Jobs That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago

The world was a different place 10 years ago — and these now-lucrative careers were just getting started.

Savings Rates Below Inflation? Save Anyway

When savings rates are below the inflation rate, it's easy to delude yourself into thinking you shouldn't save. That's a bad idea.

Best Money Tips: Home Decorating Ideas on a Budget

Today we found some fantastic articles on home decorating ideas on a budget, personal finance advice for college students, and summertime tax moves.

7 Parenting Mistakes Everyone Makes But No One Talks About

Even great parents make mistakes. Rest assured you aren't alone in these seven common mom and dad mess-ups.

10 Summer Foods You Can Make in an Instant Pot

Don't heat up your kitchen this summer. Instead, rely on these summer staples you can make an in Instant Pot.

Organizers for a Dollar

Organizers for cell phones and ipods are going for under a dollar at Pacific Designs. But hurry - the sale is only on for a few more days!

7 Monthly Expenses We Don't Realize We Don't Need

When you put together a frugal budget, you are usually careful to make sure you're not spending money where you don't need to. But are you getting rai

How to Protect Yourself From Ticks This Summer

Ticks are bad news in the summertime. This is how to keep them away from your skin.

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Sit in on a Class at MIT for Free!

What do John Hopkins, the University of Notre Dame, and Osaka University of Japan have in common? They all offer free access to their online in

Money-Making Lessons From the Girl Scouts

Slinging cookies is tough business. One Cookie Mom shares 11 money lessons she's learned from working with the Girl Scouts.

5 Sobering Facts About Credit Card Debt

These cold, hard facts about credit cards should be your wake up call. Be smart, tackle debt, and use your plastic responsibly.

The 5 Best Makeup Brush Sets

Keeping your beauty tools in tip top shape isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these makeup brush sets and your makeup tools will last (almost) forever.

5 Frugal Celebrities Who Live Large on a Small Budget

Many celebrities make big bucks, and then use that money to make big purchases. But these five frugal celebrities know how to stretch a dollar.

5 Sure-Fire Signs of an Investment Scam

Even well-educated and honest people can get conned. Learn the signs of a scheme to avoid losing your savings.

Best Money Tips: Save When Building the Home of Your Dreams

Today we found some stellar articles on saving when building the home of your dreams, getting money in a hurry, and finding a great financial adviser.

In times like these, separate the want from the need.

I remember saying to my dad, a long, long time ago, that I really needed a whole bunch of He-Man action figures for Christmas. Oh, and Battlecat, too. My dad looked at me, a hopefu

How a $700 billion bailout became a $800 billion "rescue plan"

You might have thought that the $700 billion bailout bill seemed a bit excessive. You'll be relieved to hear that the bill that the President will sign tonight is worth a mere $800

Cultural Financial Problems and Learning to Cook: Wise Bread on Marketplace

Our Senior Editor was back on Marketplace Money recently, discussing how to have difficult financial conversations and learning to cook (not at the same time).

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