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Book review: Cash-Rich Retirement
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Todd Wilbur is a name you may well have heard before. For lack of a better word, he’s a copycat…and a cool one at that. From homemade Twinkies to homecooked Big Macs, Todd can recr
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If you'd like to make some home improvements now and recoup those costs when you sell, these are the 10 renovations that earn the best return.
Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Thing About Fall?
Tell us what your favorite thing about fall is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
What Is Life Insurance?
Life insurance is a way to protect your family should the unthinkable happen to you. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains how life insurance works.
8 Morning Mantras That’ll Help Keep Your Finances on Track
Keeping your finances on track takes work, and surprisingly, a little bit of Zen. These daily reminders can help you reach your money goals.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Finding Food
From the streets of LA to the forest floor, Max Wong is finding brilliant ways to cut food costs on her way to finding an extra $31K this year.
What your house is really worth
There are several things you can do with a house that you own. During the housing boom, most of the attention was focused on two of those things: You could sell it, or you could
5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 08/08
Including $149.95 (from $285) for a Le Creuset Signature Round Wide 3-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven... and more!
7 Important Things You Should Know About Balance Transfer Cards
If you plan to pay down high interest credit card debt with a new zero-interest card, make sure you understand the potential downsides.
How to Get the Greenest Lawn on the Block — Naturally
A lush lawn does not require a lush dollar amount. Try one of these inexpensive and environmentally-kind tricks to get the greenest grass on the block.
You're Wasting Up to $42,532 by Not Investing Your Gasoline Savings
Use the dollars you're saving at the pump these days to drive your investments rather than your car. It really adds up!
6 Money Lessons I Learned Working as a Corn Detasseler
Never underestimate the money lessons a summer job can teach — even in the corn field!
18 Clever Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Shopping Bags
Plastic bags may no longer be free at your local stores. If you're going to pay for them, make sure you know how to reuse them smartly.
13 Things to Teach Your Kids About Credit Cards
Credit cards can be dangerous tool in the wrong hands. Educate your kids before they ruin their credit.
10 Things You Can Do Today to Be Happy
Feeling good about yourself and others is not out of reach. Drop the negativity and start taking steps to feeling happy today.
5 Thoughts I Had After Paying Off My Credit Card Debt
A lot goes through your mind when you finally overcome credit card debt. After "Whoo-Hoo!," what comes next?
Are You Wasting Your Credit Card Rewards on One of These Stupid Things?
Some credit card rewards are better than others. Make sure you're making the most of your rewards by avoiding the ripoffs and grabbing the best deals.
6 Signs Your College Is a Scam
Higher education is always a good idea, right? Wrong. Some colleges are a total scam.