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Want to Be Happier? Work These 7 Magic Words into Your Vocabulary

The words we say and think have a strong influence over our moods and emotions. Harness their power to gain (and spread) more happiness in your life.

10 Big Expenses You Can Easily Get Rid Of

The 80/20 rule applies to budgeting, too — 80% of your spend goes to 20% of your expenses. If you can cut those big costs, the savings are big, too.

The Easiest Ways to Save on Your Next RV Camping Trip

Want to camp across the country with a roof over your head? RVing is the way to go and here's how to do it for cheap!

10 Surprising, Non-Physical Benefits of Exercise

You know exercise is good for physical fitness, but it's good for so much else. Get moving and start reaping the benefits!

17 Ways to Serve Potatoes on St. Patrick's Day

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, pour yourself a pint and cook up some of these perfectly festive (and frugal!) potato dishes.

10 Ways to Make Your Shoes Last Longer

Extend the life of your footwear — and the heft of your wallet — with these cheap and easy ways make your soles last longer.

Which Salt Is Best?

There are dozens of salt options at the grocery store. After taking into account price, taste, and other benefits, discover which ones are really worth their...salt.

The 5 Best Battery Phone Cases

Keeping your phone battery from draining while you're out and about isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these battery phone cases and your phone will always have life.

6 Ways to Split the Bill Without Losing Friends

Having dinner with friends is always fun, but awkwardness ensues when the bill arrives. It doesn't have to be that way, though.

Milking It: 5 Easy Homemade Cheeses

From cottage cheese to mozzarella and more, these five cheeses are delicious and totally easy to make at home.

How to Use the Holidays to Teach Kids About Money

The holidays are full of family, fun, and even personal finance. 'Tis the season to teach your kids how to master their money!

10 Life Hacks You Should Master by Age 30

Red Solo cups and calling AAA just won't cut it anymore. Embrace your 30s by mastering the skills essential to adulthood.

8 Terrible Restaurant Values You Should Avoid

Everyone knows dining out is rarely frugal, but some dishes take the cake. If you value value, choose something else from the menu.

7 Reasons You Need to Downsize

If your house is eating up too much of your time, energy, and cash, it may be time to find smaller digs.

5 Store Card Pitfalls to Watch Out for

Store credit cards offer huge discounts to lure customers in, but there's a catch. Read about the pitfalls of these offers and how you can avoid them.

How Natural Disasters Can Change Pricing Worldwide

An earthquake can send waves through much more than water — learn how various natural disasters affect prices for products around the world.

8 Fabulous Last-Minute Places to Spend New Year's

Looking for a place to ring in the new year? Try these fab destinations.

Behind the Times - I learn about Keep the Change

Bank of America's Keep the Change program is the modern solution to a change jar. Are you saving your pennies?

How to Sell Your Home in a Seller's Market

Even in a hot market, smart sellers will work every advantage to get the maximum value out of a sale.

Great Ways to Generate Passive Income

Almost everyone dreams about being financially secure without having to work. Learn how passive income can help get you there.