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Book Review: Off the Grid

I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.

Extend the useful life of the things you own — and extend the life of your savings account — with a few, easy, maintenances tricks.

Surprise! Those single-task gadgets around your kitchen can actually do a lot more.

The stock market's movements are anybody's guess, but a few key factors can hint at either a bull or a bear.

Inevitably your decluttering campaign hits a roadblock — what the heck do you do with this...thing? Here's what.

Runner's high is a real thing, but exercise can boost overall happiness for the long term, too. Get out there and get moving!

Sure, that dripping faucet might be annoying, but does it make financial sense to fix it? Find out with these simple calculations.

If you have a house, you have a potential moneymaking star. Your home is ready for its close-up!

PB&J is quick, easy, and delicious. But even the most ardent peanut-butter-and-jelly lovers can get bored by eating the same three ingredients.

Don't let the news dishearten you. Americans aren't completely terrible at money.

Too often, drivers pay more than they need to for car insurance. Discover how to avoid common mistakes and save lots of cash.

Washing hair everyday with regular shampoo can leave it flat and dry. Keep your hair looking its best with one of these best 5 dry shampoos.

Discouraged because you didn't meet a credit card payoff goal? Don't get down on yourself — get back to bringing those balances down.

If you're generous, make sure you get all the tax breaks coming to you. From car mileage to meals, you might be surprised by what you can deduct.

These food processing secrets will make you think twice about where your grocery money goes.

With the Internet and other resources, it can be easy to solve problems without actual problem solving. Learn why you should do things the hard way.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Take these steps now to build up your ability to withstand a financial crisis.

Does your credit card offer concierge services? Here's a breakdown of what that really means.

Tax deductions can save you a lot, but who wants to worry about them during the holidays? Here's what to do now to prepare for the end of the year.

Becoming a money master requires skills — but not necessarily financial skills.