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Ask the Readers: What Money Lessons Did You Learn From Your Mom?

Tell us about the money lessons you learned from your mom and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

3 Times to Consider Declining Your Employer's Health Coverage

Open enrollment is right around the corner, and with it comes your opportunity to make decisions that could dictate your medical expenses for an entire year. Is considering droppin

Protecting Yourself from Medical Billing Mistakes

By some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills out there have mistakes on them, so it’s in your best interest to know what you’re being charged for.

How to Eliminate Holiday Debt

A little too generous this holiday season? Get back in the black with these quick debt-busting tips.

When Is the Best Time to Lock in a Mortgage Rate?

Knowing exactly when to lock in a mortgage rate can make a big difference on the cost of your home.

Cyber Monday Tips From Our Senior Editor

In this interview with FOX 5 in Washington DC, our Senior Editor tells you about the best Cyber Monday deals and ways to save even more.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Friday 12/06

Today's deals include 60% Off Downton Abbey, 60% off Kingston HyperX Solid-State Drive, 75% Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set, and more!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 01/29

Today's deals include Emergency AM/FM/WX Crank Radio, Kindle Romance $0.99, 60% off 14k Yellow Gold Heart Button Earrings, and more!

Alice.com: How to Save on Toilet Paper and Diapers Without Working Hard

Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell

Best Money Tips: Carry a Water Bottle to Save Money

Discover the savings in a water bottle, cheap ingredient substitutions, 15 out-of-the-box ways to use petroleum jelly, and more!

I Am Doing Well Financially. Now What?

Eventually, there comes a point in time when you can actually afford a few niceties in life. How will you react?

How to Survive a Recession: Notes from the Broken Dog Days of Summer

What if we changed our mindset just a little bit regarding the America of consumerism? What would it look like if we just stopped caring about making it and started living instead?

Best Money Tips: Ways for Families to Save Money in August

Today we found some fantastic articles on ways for families to save in August, items you should buy generic, and avoiding lifestyle inflation.

Best Money Tips: Stand Out! (And Avoid Layoffs)

Today, we share ways to stand out at your job, travel tips for those with health issues, green gift wrap ideas, and more!

Best Money Tips: 5 Costly Summer Travel Mistakes

Today we found articles on costly summer travel mistakes, stores where you can also save 10 percent or more, and laundry tips and tricks that everyone should know.

Best Money Tips: How to Get Groceries for Free

Today we found some great articles on how to get groceries for free, frugal date at home ideas, and tips for preparing for an interview.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 3/3, 12pm Pacific for Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Staycations, how to be a tourist in your own town. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate.

Best Money Tips: How to Live Like a Millionaire for a Day

Today we found articles on ways to live like a millionaire for a day, how to survive long flights, and side hustles you can do with your partner.

Don't Choose These 10 Cities If You Want to Retire Comfortably

Unless you've got an extra deep retirement fund (and no allergies), you should probably cross these potential retirement locales off your list.

13 Holiday Gifts That Aren't Worth the Money

Time is running out on holiday shopping season! Take a deep breath, don't panic, and avoid buying any of these overpriced and wasteful "gifts."