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How to Revive an Old Retirement Fund

If you've been neglecting your nest egg, it's time to bring it back from the dead.

All About Black Friday

Yeah, we all know that Black Friday has good deals. But from the history of the name to tips for shopping and more, learn everything else about the "holiday."

The 5 Best Knife Sharpeners

A sharp knife makes meal prep easy, and it's a whole lot safer, too. Keep your edge with one of these best five knife sharpeners.

6 Times It's Actually Okay to Be Underwater on Your Home

Many homeowners are still digging out from the housing crash. While we'd all rather have some equity, being underwater isn't always bad.

7 Liabilities That Will Ruin Your Net Worth

Building net worth isn't just about generating income. It's also about getting your borrowing under control.

Best Money Tips: 27 Ways to Make the World a Better Place

Today we found some great articles on ways to make the world a better place, smart tactics for taming your laundry, and hostel etiquette for the budget traveler.

10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap

The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.

Best Money Tips: Grocery Saving Strategies

Today we found some great articles on grocery saving strategies, making your wedding venue more affordable, and how volunteering can help your career.

Exercise (and alcohol) good for your brain

A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe

5 Unmistakeable Signs You're Slacking at Work

Put the phone down and stop missing deadlines. These are the signs you need to step up your game up at work — and soon!

10 Ways Bonds Can Hurt Your Portfolio

Bonds can be an important part of your investment strategy, but they can also be a drag. Find out if bonds are sapping the life from your portfolio.

Best Money Tips: How to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget

Today we found some great articles to help you eat healthy on a tight budget, save money on coffee, and make Halloween costumes that cost next to nothing.

Best Money Tips: Tips for Cutting Back This Christmas

Today we found some stellar articles on cutting back this Christmas, Black Friday myths debunked, and why your career is your most important investment.

10 Clever Ways to Improve Your Home Gym

Skip the membership and save a ton on your fitness regimen. These home gym pump-ups will have you excited to get your sweat on.

5 Turkey Alternatives That Won't Break Your Holiday Budget

Sure, turkey is traditional but there's no reason you can't celebrate the harvest with an affordable and delicious alternative.

Find the cheapest hotel in seconds

Let's cut to the chase; when you're shopping around for hotels, you want the best location, the best star-rating and the best service for the lowest possible price. Usually

Being routinely creative

It might seem like creativity would flourish best in the absence of any constraining routine. In fact, the opposite is true: Having a routine is very useful for protecting your c

7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Beyoncé

Men and women alike can take away a few critical money lessons from Queen Bey herself.

The 10-Step Staircase to a Comfortable Retirement

The secret to saving enough for retirement is simple. Start early and increase the amount you save over time. For many people the hardest step on the journey is that first one.

Everything You Need to Know About Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

The names Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae probably ring a bell, especially if you've applied for a mortgage lately — but who or what, are they, exactly?