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The 5 Best Deep Fryers

Deep-fried food are deeply delicious. Serve up tasty French fries, eggrolls, fried chicken, and more with one of these excellent deep fryers.

20 Most Useful Pet Food Websites

If your pet has a picky palate, you can save on time and money by shopping at these online pet food vendors.

10 Frugal and Delicious Meals to Make With Your Kids

Get your kids started early on healthy and frugal habits like cooking at home — and save yourself some effort at meal time. It's win-win, yum!

9 Gifts to Give the Neighbor You Like

If strong fences make good neighbors, what do great gifts make? Give a couple of these this holiday season and find out!

6 Smartphone Apps to Help you Save Big

Some people won’t stop to clip a coupon, but dig the idea of downloading an application for their phone that will help them save more than a few bucks on their next purchase. Are y

Things You Should Know About HAFA: The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program

On April 5, 2010 a new program called the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives, or HAFA, will further expand the foreclosure prevention efforts of the Obama administration. Thi

10 Things Small Investors Should Know About Big Corporate Mergers

Corporate mergers make for a great news story. But what do they mean for everyday shareholders?

10 New Beauty Products You Need to Know About

Get ready for fall with this collection of the season's must have beauty products and tools.

12 Awesome Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar

From dressing your salad to softening your callouses, you'll find a use for apple cider vinegar in every room of your home.

Actually, the Rich Don’t Create Jobs. Demand Does

There's been a lot of talk in the last few months about taxes on the rich. But do the rich really create jobs, or is it a smoke screen?

The 5 Best Knife Sharpeners

A sharp knife makes meal prep easy, and it's a whole lot safer, too. Keep your edge with one of these best five knife sharpeners.

9 Actions to Take When You're Denied a Credit Limit Increase

You want a higher credit limit, but your lender isn't on board. Some smart money moves now can solve this problem before you ask again.

6 Times It's Actually Okay to Be Underwater on Your Home

Many homeowners are still digging out from the housing crash. While we'd all rather have some equity, being underwater isn't always bad.

4 Easy Ways to Automate Your Everyday Life

Don't let the little things distract you from the big picture. Free your mind for bigger things by putting your life on autopilot.

The 5 Best Hair Straighteners

A good quality hair straightener like these five best choices will leave your hair silky, smooth, straight or wavy without causing a lot of damage.

How to Get a Cruise Cabin Upgrade for Free

Want a balcony or suite upgrade without breaking the bank? These upgrade strategies won't cost you a thing.

Deal Killers: 5 Phrases to Avoid When Negotiating

Negotiating can sometimes be stressful, and that stress can make buyers and sellers say dumb things. Learn to score better deals by avoiding these phrases.

Job hunting: What is your dutch wife?

When I was in college, I worked in the computer center. When my boss wanted to hire a new operator, he asked a couple of us to go over resumes. That experience, which gave me som

It can be done; how to fold the perfect fitted sheet.

I'm no slouch when it comes to folding laundry. I'll happily do my share, although my wife does way more than I do. However, I've just never understood that folding nig

FICO vs. Fakes: Are You Getting the Wrong Credit Score?

FICO has a formula that rates your creditworthiness. Other companies do too, but using their services could get you in trouble. Learn why.