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Ask the Readers: Do Your Kids Have Chores?

Tell us if your kids have chores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Welcome to Container City - How Shipping Containers Are Recycled into Green Dwellings

At any port you can probably see hundreds to thousands of empty shipping containers just sitting around waiting to be loaded. In recent times these containers have not only transp

Ask the Readers: Do You Have Side Income?

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Money Management Lessons: Not Quite 10 Years to Life

I thank my lucky stars (and the patience of my husband) that it didn’t take me quite 10 years to get a handle on my financial situation. At 29, I’m hardly what you would consider

Ask the Readers: How Do You Define Financial Success?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Make Money From Your Hobbies?

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Host a Party on a Budget?

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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite DIY Halloween Costume?

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Strategic Thriftstore Shopping

True confessions? I'm a girl and a depression shopper (as in shopping, not unlike cheesecake, makes me momentarily happy like millions of other Sex and the City watching gals). But

How to Find and Hire a Real Estate Agent

Choosing the right real estate agent is the first of many difficult decisions home buyers and sellers must make. Here's how to make the right choice.

Why Would Anyone Pay Mortgages With Credit Cards?

Today I received an email that advertised a program where you can earn rewards by paying your mortgage with a credit card. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea.

Your Kitchen: Splurge on This, Save on That

No need to splurge on every kitchen tool worthy of a pro chef. Even seasoned cooks can save by knowing where to economize.

Ask the Readers: Have You Had Any Surprise Expenses This Year?

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Will house prices keep dropping?

I don't think much of the "buy low, sell high" model for house purchases. I think a house should be purchased as a place to live, in which case the main questions are whether you

Best Money Tips: How to Master Make-Ahead Meals

Today we found helpful articles on how to master make-ahead meals, unexpected tips to prepare for any interview, and financial mistakes that newly single people make.

4 Easy, Natural DIY Facial Products You Have to Try

Many natural beauty products are made with ingredients already in your kitchen. Save time and money with these easy-to-make recipes.

4 Reasons Why Green is Good, But Isn't Always Better

I'm all for taking care of the world around us. Is it possible, however, that we've taken “green” issues at more than their face value? Do we accidentally limit our discernment a

Ask the Readers: What Advice Would You Give a College Freshman?

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Best Money Tips: Mind-Blowing Life Hacks

Today we found some great articles on mind-blowing life hacks, business ideas for teenagers, and saving money while staying cool.

Ask the Readers: Who Inspires You?

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