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5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/08

Today's great deals include 50% off superhero and sci-fi costumes, 70% off KORS Michael Kors shoes, Bosch 12-Volt 2-speed drill/driver kit $99, and more!

Make Old Furniture Shine With These Simple Refinishing Tricks

Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.

I Love Tax Season (and Why It's Like Christmas)

I have a confession to make: I love tax season. Not just the days when I do my taxes or when I file my taxes or get a chunk of change deposited to my account, but the entire Tax S

Obama Eases Treasury Costs with At-Home Money Printing Stimulus

Everyone is feeling the economic crunch these days, and that includes the Treasury department. It’s no news to anyone here that there has been increasing unhappiness with President

Best Money Tips: Surprising Things You Can Negotiate

Today we found some awesome articles on surprising things you can negotiate, thrifty Thanksgiving side dishes, and maximizing your investment return.

The 6 Shopping Mistakes Keeping You From a Great Deal

When it comes to scoring a great deal, sometimes knowing which shopping mistakes to avoid is half the battle.

Best Money Tips: Need-to-Know Tips for Healthy Skin

Today we found articles on need-to-know tips for healthy skin, car insurance add-ons that are totally worth it, and the steps to achieve a perfectly roasted marshmallow.

Best Money Tips: Tips for End of Year Tax Planning

Today we found some fantastic articles on tips for end of year tax planning, ways to reduce risk in 2014, and the basic principles for growing wealth.

Look Out Consumers: Debt Collections Get Scarier

While consumers already have to be on constant alert about so many things involving their personal finances, there are still those that find ways to take advantage of a bad situati

10 Tips to Up Your Chances of Getting an Email Response

It's frustrating when you send someone an email and never get a response. Follow these steps to improve your chances.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save $1,000 by Summer

Today we found some great articles on ways to save $1,000 by summer, preparing for an enjoyable retirement, and money saving skills for your 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Ramp Up Your Business by Specializing

As an entrepreneur, you would think that precluding certain types of customers in favor of a smaller – but specialized – market would be akin to shooting yourself in the foot. But

Best Money Tips: How to Enjoy Hawaii Without Going Broke

Today we found articles on ways to enjoy Hawaii without going broke, smart moves for career women this fall, and decorating ideas for a good night’s sleep.

Best Money Tips: Tips to Get the Most From Coupons

Today we found some stellar articles on tips to get the most from coupons, things you should never DIY, and how to avoid certain budgeting problems.

Coming Soon: Good Times for Temp Workers

During a recession is the worst time to be a temp -- whatever work companies have will go to employees, as a way to avoid having to lay them off. Another bad time is middle of a re

The 8 Best Places to Find Deals at the Mall

The mall isn't always a money-waster — you'll find the best deals on everything from shoes to kitchen goods at these stores.

The Cell Phone App That's Saving Me A Small Fortune

Recently, I upgraded to my very first smartphone. And, being the frugal shopper that I am, I quickly searched for the best apps I could find that would help me save money. I was l

Do You "Want" to Be Happy? Then Here's What You Need to Do.

Always feeling like you want something is not the key to a joyful life. Learn how to curb the urge to acquire and achieve the happiness you deserve.

4 Really Expensive Places to Spend Your Holidays

The frugal traveler may want to steer clear of these super pricey holiday hangouts. But go ahead and window shop — it's fun!

New Credit Card Rules: Who Really Benefits?

Credit card industry reform may have good intentions, but will these rules encourage the same behavior that made reform necessary in the first place?