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Ask the Readers: Will This Winter Be More Expensive? (Chance to Win!)

Let us know if you think it will cost more to heat your home or office this year for a chance to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Never Use Your Credit Card to Pay for These 10 Things

Paying with plastic can be really convenient — it can also be really, really expensive. Avoid the extra costs by avoiding these 10 purchases.

How to Express Condolences Without Saying Something Stupid

Do you feel awkward when you try to express condolences? Try these techniques to show your sympathy.

25 Fun, Frugal Things to Do Tonight Besides Watch TV

Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.

Best Money Tips: Want to be a landlord?

Today, we give you tips for buying a rental property, organizing your home for the holidays, and using your credit cards — the smart way.

Why I Still Write Paper Checks

I know people who never write checks, but I'm not one of them. Here's why.

The 8 Worst Home Sale Horror Stories

Buying or selling a house is rarely easy, but these eight home sales turned into actual home sale horror shows.

8 Job-Getting Tips from a Guy Who's Hired 500 People in the Past 5 Years

August Nielsen hires people. Lots of them. He's waded through a sea of resumes and rejection letters, and his advice could help you land your next job.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/4, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win Prizes!

Topic: Getting Your Financial Life Together! Join our conversation with Erin Lowry for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #GYFLT to participate.

The One Word You Need to Start Using Today to Have a Better Life

Really— this one little word possesses incredible power to make the world better. You can thank us for it later.

How These 8 Company Stocks Fared Following Scandal

From oil spills to exploding phones, these companies are no strangers to scandal. How has it affected their shareholders?

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/11, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Keeping Mother's Day Affordable! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

Best Money Tips: How to Make More Space

Today, we share ways to reclaim your space, tips for growing an organic garden, and tried-and-true ways to fight the flu.

Beyond Debt-Free: Getting By in the New Economy

Living debt-free is a great goal — but as the economy remains shaky, is that enough? Discover more ways to make sure you're on solid financial ground.

Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips for Backyard Grill Masters

Today we found articles on money-saving tips for backyard grill masters, over 50 hacks that will save you money on Amazon, and tips for planning an affordable honeymoon.

Social Media: An Easy Source of Coupons

Have you "liked" your favorite stores on Facebook? Learn how a few clicks of your mouse or check-ins on your phone can equal major coupon savings.

Tech-Savvy People Have These 10 Things in Their Homes — Do You?

If you're reading this you're already kind of tech-savvy. But if you've got most of this stuff, then you are really, actually tech savvy.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money Without Trying

Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money without trying, student discounts every student should know about, and ways to slam the brakes on impulse buys.

6 Things You'll Encounter When Taking Over a Loved One's Finances

Chances are most of us will eventually have to manage our parents' money. It's not as easy as it looks.

Lower Interest Rates with Credit Sesame and Lending Club

First I consolidated my credit cards using a service that barely changed my inflated interest rates. Then I got a better deal — here's how.