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Why You Should Stop Keeping Your Money Problems to Yourself

Keeping your money problems mum won't make them go away faster. In fact, it might only dig you in deeper.

How to Budget During a Crisis

Life happens. When a financial crisis is upon your shoulders, your best defense is a smart budget breakdown.

Are You Ready for Home Ownership?

My husband and I just moved to the Great Northwest, and we batted around the idea of purchasing our first home. [more]

Best Money Tips: How to Stop Overspending With Friends

Today we found articles on how to stop overspending with friends, what you need to know about crowdfunded real estate, and ways to set a realistic budget for your household.

8 Reasons to Stay Calm When the Market Tanks

Panicking over the recent market downturn? Deep breaths. Your money will be okay this time, and next time, too. Here's why.

Best Money Tips: 21 Smart and Surprising Uses for Salt

Today we found some great articles on smart ways to use salt, how to supercharge your afternoon with a coffee nap, and financial planning tips for millennials.

Best Money Tips: Small Changes for a Happier You

Today we found some great articles on small changes that will make you happier, challenges your budget will face this fall, and a few rules for bringing less stuff into your home.

Getting more for your money in the most unexpected place

I often get on my soap-box about bad customer service. I also preach (sorry) that you should all expect more for your money, be it shopping online or grabbing the weekly groceries.

I Got Duped! Dealing With Credit Card and Merchant Disputes

So you bought an awesome thing-a-ma-jiggy or service with your credit card. But when you got it home you discovered the item doesn't work, the service was a heist, or the

Best Money Tips: Teaching Kids About Saving Money

Today we found some fantastic articles on teaching kids about saving money, the best job hunting tips of the year, and things you must know about the Roth IRA for 2013.

Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs

Today we found some stellar articles on frugal ways to beat the winter blahs, resources for a complete job search, and what to do with unwanted gifts.

Pursuing Retirement Goals in the New Year: Highlights from Our Chat with AARP and Ad Council

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with AARP and Ad Council on pursuing retirement goals in the new year!

10 Affordable Ways to Make Your Holiday Gifts Look Amazing

Don't blow your gift budget on the wrapping! These savvy alternatives are both adorable and frugal.

Should You Ever Buy Eyeglasses Online?

You just may see the savings extra clearly when you buy your next pair of prescription glasses online.

Student Loans: The Third Way to Ruin Your Finances

"Is college worth it?" has become a difficult question to answer — and answering wrong could saddle you with years of debt. Here are your options.

5 Dumb IRA Mistakes Even Smart People Make

Investing in retirement is a great first step, but if you're making any of these easy-to-avoid IRA mistakes, you're hurting your returns.

Will high inflation persist?

Every financial calculation that you make is influenced by your expectations for future inflation: how much to borrow, where to put your savings, and whether your last raise was a

The 5 Best Dryers

Whether you're looking for gas or electric, these reliable dryers provide great value.

The 9 Easiest Food Budget Wins

Let's face it — a grocery budget is easy to blow. But with these easy budget tips, you'll be a frugal foodie in no time.

Best Money Tips: Steps to Living a Life You Love

Today we found some fantastic articles on living a life you love, conserving bathroom water, and carving more time out of your day.