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8 Assets You Can Count on During Tough Times

When the going gets tough, the tough get going toward these eight dependable assets. What's backstopping your finances?

Friends Don't Let Friends...

In the past few decades the Ad Council has been running an ad with the tag line "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk". This ad campaign has been instrumental in decreasing drunk

Identify and Solve Your Spending Mysteries

Where does the money go? If you don't know, that's a problem. Discover how to identify your mystery expenses and get back on budget.

How to Find Ethically Sourced Products You Can Afford

If the hefty price tag is dampening your enthusiasm for fair trade, get smart about sourcing your ethically produced must haves.

6 Times We Are Likely to Lie for Money

When are we most likely to tell little white lies (and even some whoppers)? When money's at stake, of course.

TradeKing Review: The Best Brokerage for New and Intermediate Investors?

TradeKing's low fees and minimums, great research tools, and active community make it a good choice for your online brokerage.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Gmail Account

Many of you probably have a Gmail account, but do you use it efficiently? Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your Gmail account.

5 Things You Need to Know About Credit Scores

Over the past few years, consumers have been increasingly aware of the importance of a credit score. It is a good idea to learn as much you can about this important number.

Bear Markets Explained

When the market becomes a lumbering, angry grizzly, we're all at risk of getting attacked. Learn all about bear markets and how they can affect you.

5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Search and Destroy

It's Day Three of your plan to tackle debt reduction. Where can you trim the fat from your budget to find extra cash to direct toward debt?

10 Painless Ways to Save for Vacation

10 easy ways to save $1,650 a year--the cost of an average American vacation.

10 Habits of Financially Happy People

What's the secret to financial happiness? If you answered "More Money," guess again.

26 Green Websites that Save You Money

There are countless green websites on the internet today, ranging from tips about green parenting to business ideas for eco entrepreneurship. But, what if you're looking for ways t

How to Balance Saving for Retirement, Emergency Fund, and Paying Off Debt

Funding the personal finance Big Three — debt repayment, retirement, and emergency cash — is possible if you follow a balanced plan, like this one.

The 6 Most Important Health Appointments You Must Stop Avoiding

It's easy to delay or even skip visits to the doctor or dentist. Here's why you need to make — and keep — your important annual visits.

5 Quick Fixes to Salvage a Good Meal

We all can make mistakes in the kitchen. Instead of throwing out what we think we have ruined, there are some handy tips that are so easy to do and can save an entire meal from the

Best Money Tips: Tips to Increase Productivity

Today we found some great articles on increasing productivity when working from home, lessons learned from Depression-era parents, and what to do with a busted smartphone.

Here's Why Multitasking and Money Don't Mix

Science says multitasking hurts our productivity. Here's how multitasking keeps you from your financial goals, too.

21 Frugal Ways to Make All Your Outfits Look Awesome

With some accessories and a good eye you can quickly — and cheaply — make any outfit look incredible. Here's how!

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money on Your Vacation

Today we found some fantastic articles on saving on your vacation, saving on wedding favors, and retirement savings.