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Science Proves It: You NEED to Take a Vacation

If the boss balks at your plan to take two weeks off, show him this. Brain science says you'll return more energized and productive than ever!

Flashback Friday: 160 Gift Ideas for Everyone You Know

Still looking for that perfect gift? Our collection of gift guides will help you narrow your search.

30 Signs You Were Raised by Healthy Parents

Was junk food strictly verboten in your house growing up? How many of these signs of healthy living do you recognize from your childhood?

What's in Store for the Economy?

The truth is that the economy, just like a most other things in life, simply can’t be measured in straight line gains and losses. The economy is so much more than a line g

Best Money Tips: Super Easy Ways to Save Money at the Movies

Today we found articles on easy ways to save money at the movies, alternatives to Mint.com, and wedding favors that cost less than $1 each.

7 Mantras to Sharpen Your Resolve to Downsize and Declutter

Boost your decluttering efforts by tidying your mind with a clear mantra and stay focused on keeping only the things that satisfy your goals, wants, and desires.

Best Money Tips: How to be productive while doing other things

Today, we give you a way to be productive without seeming to, an easy template for effective complaint letters, tips to save on printing, and more!

7 Signs Your Takeout Habit Has Gone Too Far

If your go-to dinner plan involves opening your GrubHub app, your takeout habit has probably gone too far.

Best Money Tips: How to Improve a Bad Day

Today, we share ways to get through a bad day, tips for a smooth and easy potluck, and advice to help you turn off work on the weekends.

Flashback Friday: 52 Money Mistakes You Need to Stop Making

Making a few money mistakes in your 20s is fine, but these bonehead errors should really stop happening by your 30s and beyond.

Best Money Tips: Savings in a Small Home

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we give you the silver lining to living in a small home, alternative ways to spend Black Friday, tasty suggestions for leftovers, and more.

You May Be Putting Your Retirement Money in the Wrong Place

ETFs? Index funds? Stocks? Where should you put your retirement money? It depends on your situation and goals. Here's how to decide.

Half of Americans Are Wrong About Their Retirement Savings

Most Americans have no idea what their retirement outlook is, for better or worse. Are you one of them?

10 Homemade Child Products That Are Cheaper and Better Than Store Bought

Kid stuff is expensive! You'll save a lot and wind up with better kid stuff if you make these common products at home, instead of buy.

What to Do After Losing Your Social Security Card

A lost Social Security card is easy to replace. Things become a little dicier, though, if your number falls into the wrong hands.

Best Money Tips: How to Get Groceries for Free

Today we found some great articles on how to get groceries for free, frugal date at home ideas, and tips for preparing for an interview.

Best Money Tips: 43 Ways to Save Money

Today we found some awesome articles on 43 ways to save money, foods you don't need to buy organic, and how to keep your head after losing your job.

Hobby Lobby, Who Exactly Are You Trying To Fool?

Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?

Four Common Mistakes to Avoid in Running Your Small Business

You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.

Best Money Tips: How to Live Like a Millionaire for a Day

Today we found articles on ways to live like a millionaire for a day, how to survive long flights, and side hustles you can do with your partner.