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Ask The Readers: Do You Have a Financial Advisor?

Tell us whether or not you have a financial advisor and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

13 Ways to Make Money From Valentine's Day

Instead of spending your precious dollars on a Valentine's Day gift, why not earn some by offering something precious to the lovestruck?

Ask the Readers: What Was Your First Paying Job?

Tell us about your first job and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Book review: Farewell, My Subaru

There are a number of books now by people who set out to live a more local, more sustainable life, and wrote a book to document their experiences. Most of them approach the proble

What to Do If You Didn't Save for Your Child's College

The best time to start saving for your child's education was 18 years ago. If you missed out, there are still ways to help them afford college.

Buying Shiny New Things Without The Guilt

Saving beforehand without dipping into savings or paycheck takes the guilt out of buying process.

Conspicuous Spending: Fading to Black

In the black community and many other communities there is a sense that material possession and flair denotes character, accomplishment and power. It's a poor dad mentality and a

10 Awesome Jobs for People Who Want to Work From Home

It is possible to have a great job working from home — just follow one of these career paths.

The 5 Best Gaming Mice

When playing computer games, you need all the right stuff at your fingertips. Just use any of these gaming mice and victory will be within your reach.

EpiPens and Other Ways Companies Have Profited From Your Pain

The EpiPen price hike is no special circumstance. Pharmaceutical companies are making bank on your illness, one pill at a time.

7 Money Moves You Will Always Be Thankful For

What are you most thankful for this year? Here are few financial matters to add to your fall cornucopia of gratitude.

How We Are Our Own Saboteurs

The three biggest life decisions we make may be sabotaging our ultimate financial goal. Those three big choices include where to live or settle down, who to marry, and what prof

You Might Be Breathing Wrong — Here's What You Should Do Instead

Many of us take breathing for granted and miss some of its benefits. Learn how to breathe right to feel less stressed and more energized.

12 Back-to-School Shopping Tips for the Busy Parent

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.

7 Easy Ways to Lower Winter Energy Costs

Rising home heating costs are a sure sign winter's almost here. Keep utility costs manageable with these easy home energy efficiency boosts.

Do You Need Medigap Insurance?

Discover what a Medigap policy is, and why, in the complex world of health insurance, you may eventually need one.

How Millennial Investors Can Get Past the Great Recession

The Great Recession spooked many millennials. How can they overcome their financial fears and begin investing?

5 Things You Shouldn't Order on Amazon

Not so fast on that mouse-button, frequent Amazon shopper -- the ginormous Internet retailer doesn't always offer the best price. It still pays to shop around.

11 Delicious Bacon Recipes That Only Sound Expensive

Spruce up your next meal with America's favorite cured meat. These decadent bacon dishes are delicious and cheap — secret's safe with us!

Defensive Dentistry: How to Avoid Expensive Dental Problems

Dental issues can be painful and expensive...and they're not particularly fun, either. The solution? Taking good care of your teeth, so problems don't occur.