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4 Times Raiding Your Retirement Accounts Early Is Okay

Most experts agree you should "never" borrow from your retirement accounts, with a few exceptions. Here are a few.

Actually, the Rich Don’t Create Jobs. Demand Does

There's been a lot of talk in the last few months about taxes on the rich. But do the rich really create jobs, or is it a smoke screen?

You Can Too: 7 Amazing Things People Have Accomplished in Under a Year

You're capable of more than you think. Don't believe it? Just read what people like you have accomplished in less than a year.

6 Ways to Make a Snowbird Retirement Affordable

So you want to pack your bags and spend the cold winter months of your retirement somewhere warm? Here's how to do it on a budget.

The 5 Best Sleeping Bags for Kids

Making sure the kiddos are warm while sleeping outdoors isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these sleeping bags for kids and they'll remain all kinds of cozy.

Union Bank Secured Visa Card Review

The Union Bank Secured Visa Credit Card offers a low annual fee, additional benefits, and interest on your deposit. It's a solid choice for a secured card.

10 Great Brand Name Beauty Buys Under $20

Save a pretty penny on your next makeup haul. Score these awesome brand-name beauty buys for $20 or less!

14 Dos and Don'ts to Ensure a Happy New Year's Eve

It's time to say goodbye to the last 12 months and ring in the New Year! Have a fun, happy, and safe New Year's Eve with these tips.

Buy raincoats in summer, because winter always comes.

Whether you're buying a winter coat in June or a lawnmower in December — off-season discounts are your friend!

Best Money Tips: 27 Good Financial Habits for Ultimate Success

Today we found some great articles on good financial habits for ultimate success, what it’s really like to quit your job to travel, and cheap and easy meals for your summer table.

It's NATURAL for me to spend as I do!

The new excuse for overspending: "Science made me do it!"

The 5 Best Hair Straighteners

A good quality hair straightener like these five best choices will leave your hair silky, smooth, straight or wavy without causing a lot of damage.

The hidden beauty secrets of the stars.

So, why is a bald guy with no use for hair products and make-up writing about beauty secrets? Good question, right? But as an ad man, it's extremely helpful to know Hollywood secrets that I can use in the low-budget shoots I often attend. [more]

13 Free or Cheap Ways to Be Blissfully Unproductive

Most of the time, we try to be productive...but everyone needs a break. Here are cheap ways to have fun, experience joy, and be blissfully unproductive.

Best Money Tips: Thrift Store Shopping Tips

Today we found some awesome articles on thrift store shopping tips, recession proofing your career, and getting awesome free stuff.

Want to Watch Tons of Movies for Free? Go VHS.

If you want to see (and own!) tons of movies for free, skip the Blu-Ray — VHS is (still) where it's at.

10 Reasons You Probably Overpaid at the Store

You can be the smartest shopper around and still end up overpaying for everyday things. Here's how you're getting tripped up.

Scrumptious Sprouting for Your Meals

Instead of buying those expensive sprouts in the produce section at the store, did you ever consider making your own sprouts?

3 Reasons to Get Your Master’s Degree Abroad

If you're looking to get your master's degree, you might want to study abroad. Here's why.

16 Everyday Things You Shouldn't Be Paying For

If you're still shelling out for any of these 16 commonly free things, you're throwing your money away.