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15 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.

4 Best States to Start a New Business In

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well for many Americans. Their small business ventures would fare particularly well in these four states.

Save 50% or More on Local Stuff with Groupon and Others

An exploding field of new Web sites is delivering an elusive and desirable type of deal: Steep discounts on very local goods and services.

Best Money Tips: 98 Cheap Summer Date Ideas

Today we found some amazing articles on cheap summer date ideas, remaining frugal while traveling, and free (or nearly free) summer projects for kids.

14 Dumb Things Holding You Back From Losing Weight

Been dieting and exercising but still can't shed the fat? One of these dumb things might be keeping the weight on.

6 Great Reasons for Paying off the Mortgage on Your Home

Even though the economy is still rough, there are plenty of reasons why you should pay off your mortgage as soon as you can.

The 5 Best Swiss Army Knives

Need a handy tool set that can fit right in your pocket? These 5 superb Swiss Army Knives will ensure that you're prepared for anything.

Ask the Readers: Do You Honestly Follow a Budget? (Chance to win $20)

What do you think it takes to "budget" effectively? And do you do so yourself? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!

Never Miss Free Ice Cream Again: Complete Calendar of Annual Free Stuff Days

Companies big and small celebrate holidays famous and obscure with freebies. Find out when and where to get yours.

Trading Options Is a Sound Investment (and It's Simpler Than You Think!)

If mutual funds and individual stocks are passe, take a look at options. They're a lot less complicated than you think.

Beware These 5 Important Tax Changes for 2017

The tax code is ever-changing. Here's what you can expect when you file in 2017.

7 Weird Ways to Keep You and Your Stuff Safe

If fences, locks, and motion-sensing lights are protecting your stuff, it's time to apply some creativity to personal security.

How to Buy Stocks, Priceline-Style

Setting your own price for stocks is easy if you know what strategy to use. And you don't even need William Shatner to negotiate for you.

Confident People Have These 10 Things in Their Homes — Do You?

Look around your home. Do you possess many of these talismans of the self-confident?

Student Loans: How to Make Post-College Decisions

Making decisions about student loans doesn’t have to be difficult. But it should be personalized.

5 Bedtime Routines of Famous Financial Gurus

From Bill Gates to Oprah, the world's most successful people have one surprising habit in common — a bedtime ritual.

Best Money Tips: Where to Cash in Your Clutter

Today we found some helpful articles on where to cash in your clutter, things you didn’t know about procrastination and how to cure it, and travel tips for infrequent travelers.

4 Ways to Have a Better Day

Whether your day is annoying, infuriating, sad, frustrating, or just plain dumb, learn how you can turn it around.

Best Money Tips: Simple Life Hacks That Can Save You $100

Today we found some great articles on life hacks that save you $100 each, DIY cleaning products that cost only pennies, and fast food deals that can stretch to multiple meals.

Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate St. Patty's Day

Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to celebrate St. Patty's Day, ways to improve your credit score, and tips for some great shut eye.