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When Tradition Meets Necessity: The Reintroduction of Soppin’ Bread

On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo

Kick that Cell Phone Contract: Save with a Prepaid Plan

If you are married to your cell phone, you may not mind paying top dollar for your service plan, but you can save big money by going prepaid. Here's how.

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6 "Tourist Towns" That Are Actually Great to Live In

They may look picture-perfect on a postcard, but these tourist towns are also ideal spots to put down roots.

5 Strategies To Wipe Out Your Credit Card Balance

I have a couple of friends who live by their credit cards.  Unfortunately, they both have lower income jobs and live in survival mode, while continuing to participate in one financially [more]

Get a Great Container Garden Started With This Guide

It may be cold now, but you can get started on your summer vegetable garden with this collection of container basics.

5 Good Reasons to Keep Your "Clunker"

The United States recently approved another $2 billion in funding for the "cash for clunkers" program after the program burned through $1 billion in less than a week. Although th

6 Unconventional Ways to Find Your Next Job

If LinkedIn has stopped producing leads, it's time to take the job search somewhere new. Here are six great ideas that might get you your next gig.

Best Money Tips: Make Your Clothes Last Longer

Today we found some great articles on making your clothes last longer, superfoods you can actually afford, and ways to keep your receipts in order.

This Is When You Should Borrow From Your Retirement Account

The usual advice is to never, ever borrow from a retirement account. Here are a couple of scenarios when it might be a good idea.

Do This One Thing a Day to Defeat Clutter Forever

Got a problem with clutter? Make this one commitment, and your house (and life) will become awesomely clutter-free.

So You Caught a World Series Home Run — What's It Worth?

Cubs and Indians sluggers will belt more than a few into the stands during the World Series. For the lucky fans who grab one, what's the ROI?

Skills That Can Save You Money Part 1: Parallel Parking

See why something as basic (well, to some) as parallel parking can be a ticket to big savings.

11 Small Ways to Save Big on Ink

Printers are cheap but printer ink is pricey. One-time and day-to-day adjustments can help prevent waste and save money.

The 5 Best Bluetooth Speakers

Audio aficionados rejoice! Great wireless speakers now exist to free up the way you can enjoy your music. Here are our picks for the five best.

5 Countries That Welcome American Retirees

Taking your retirement abroad is a good way to stretch your retirement dollars. Before you go, consider these American-friendly locales.

Freelance Your Way to More Income and Flexibility

The Internet has changed so much of our lives — especially our work lives. Harness the power of the network so set yourself free.

The 5 Best Internal Solid State Drives

Want to boost the speed and storage space on your computer? These internal solid state drives will do just that without burning a hole in your wallet.

8 Most Common Mistakes When Doing a Balance Transfer to Eliminate Debt

Balance transfer cards can be a great tool to pay off your debt faster, but there are also costly errors you should try to avoid.

Christmas Shopping With Fake Money: Time to Get Started

Last year when I shared my techniques for holiday shopping with "fake money," many of you wanted to try it. Well...let's get going! Here are some new ideas for generating fake mone