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Tax Planning: 5 Things to Do Before the End of the Year

There's a mere month left to 2010; learn what you should do now to maximize your tax savings.

7 Savory Food Gifts

I love sweets, but by the time December gift-giving comes around, I can feel my cavities forming. Here are some savory alternatives to traditional sugary gifts.

4 Big Business Accounting Tools Every Side Gig Needs

Operate your side hustle like a big business to maximize income — and avoid issues with the IRS.

Get a Deal Every Time You Shop with These Tools

If you have the right tools, you can always get a deal. Learn how to always get what you want, at the price you want.

10 Little Words That Will Get You the Best Price, Every Time

There's nothing complicated about getting the best price — you just need to know what to say.

6 Money Moves to Make If Your Net Worth Is Negative

Net worth is an important marker of personal financial health. What do you do when it hovers in subzero territory?

The 8 Weirdest Cases of Credit Card Theft

While credit card theft is no joke, from time to time those thefts (and those post-theft purchases) are entertaining. And often weird.

The 5 Best Light Therapy Lamps

Having trouble sleeping? These light therapy lamps can be the key to getting your body's biological clock back on track for better rest.

15 Things Most People Screw Up When Meeting the Parents

Meeting the parents is filled with pitfalls. Impress everybody — including yourself — by avoiding these common mess-ups.

45 Other Things to Do on Super Bowl Sunday

The Super Bowl isn't for everyone. If you prefer baking to blind sides and decoupage to touchdowns, here are some alternatives to watching the game.

The Absolute Worst Ways to Ask for a Raise

You deserve a raise. You know you do! But ask the wrong way, and you won't get a dime.

7 Job Search Stunts to Get You Noticed by Employers

Stunts like these may not be right for jobs outside of media and marketing. But if resumes and LinkedIn updates aren't working, why not give one of them a shot?

How to Save Big on Everything for Your Wedding

Your wedding day should be one of the happiest days of your life. But it shouldn't have to be one of the most expensive.

Studio Apartment Living: A 5-Point Survival Guide

Apartment living can be challenging enough, but the often-maligned studio has its own special concerns. Use these tips to make the most of your four walls.

Fixing Mistakes: 7 Steps for Any Situation

Mistakes aren't fun, but the sooner and more thoroughly you deal with them, the better. Here are the essential steps to take.

The 5 Best Label Makers

Staying organized isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these label makers and your stuff will never get lost.

Building the Life You Want with the Money You Have: Highlights from Our Chat With Donna Freedman

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Donna Freedman on building the life you want with the money you have.

Best Money Tips: Avoid Buying These Things This Summer

Today we found articles on things to avoid buying this summer, genius cleaning hacks on Pinterest, and side hustles you can start with a pickup truck.

Dropping the Price of Gas to $2.50 a Gallon in a Week

Could a few well-chosen words by President Obama cause the price of oil, and therefore gasoline, drop sharply in just a few days? It's worth a thought.

Five "Jobs" for Children

Is your child too young to get a real job? These five entrepreneurial activities are great ways for kids to earn their allowances and raise cash.