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The 5 Best Sleeping Bags

Looking to enjoy the great outdoors without being overwhelmed by the elements? Stay safe and comfy with one of these five sleeping bags.

Back-to-school is already over for many of us, but if you're still shopping, here's how to save money and stay sane.

You don't need to go broke keeping your children active this summer. Some of the best summer activities don't cost anything at all.

If you home-educate, work from home, or even just have a large family living together, it can wear your house — and your budget — out fast.

You don't have to be rich to seem rich and nowhere is this more true than on social media. Start crafting a wealthier virtual you.

With electricity rates and propane prices rising, we learned in a big hurry how to dry our clothes with minimal dryer use.

Lots of little annoyances can add up to serious stress. Cut out those small sources of stress to fret less and enjoy life more.

Everything's negotiable. Find what else you should be asking for from your boss.

Flying economy isn't always terrific. Make your next flight easier and more relaxing with some planning and some smart carry-alongs.

Don't retire just anywhere! These affordable, multifaceted cities are perfect for baby boomers to call home.

A tub of bacteria never tasted so good. Make these easy homemade yogurt recipes for your family and stop paying more for store-bought.

It might be a boost for your ego, but it's a bummer for your wallet. Learn why avoiding early adoption saves you money — and gets you better tech.

Americans are living longer than ever. They need retirement planning that sees them through.

Camping comfortably isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these tents to take on your car camping trip and your family will be nice and cozy.

There's more to the golden years than meets the eye (and wallet). You may want to consider breaking these often misunderstood rules of retirement.

The one thing recent grads have that's more valuable than their degrees is time. Be smart and turn yours into a future of financial freedom.

If money is tight, these easy, smart personal finance habits can help turn your financial life around.

The Roth IRA can be a fantastic way to kick-start your child's retirement savings — and help protect some of your money from taxes.

Overcoming past wrongs and forgiving those who have hurt you can be one of the most difficult things — and one of the most rewarding.

Saving money is cool. Here are 10 easy-to-remember ways to remind yourself.