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Sometimes I wish I had beautiful long blonde hair and ample cleavage.

Not on my body of course; that would be freakish. And if you’re visualizing it right now, I’m really sorry…especially if you’re eating. No, I’m basically reacting to several incide

The 5 Best Washing Machines

Whether you're looking for an old timey top-loader or a modern front loader, picking the right washer out of hundreds of choices isn't easy. We've narrowed it down to five.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Parties?

Tell us about how you save on summer parties and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

"Can you spare a square?" 5 quick tips on toilet paper usage.

That classic scene from Seinfeld got me thinking over the weekend. Is there a strategy for using toilet paper? Is it worth our time? But when I spend money to literally flush the p

Are You Wasting $300,000 on Lunch?

If you're dropping dollars on takeout lunches every day, you just might be eating your retirement.

Ask the Readers: Do You Prefer Ebooks or Printed Books?

Tell us how whether you prefer ebooks or printed books and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

How to Save 10-20% on Online Purchases, Every Day

You don't have to be an extreme couponer to find great deals online. Learn how to get major discounts on online purchases, every day.

Ask the Readers: Do You Still Shop at the Local Mall?

Tell us whether you shop at the local mall and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Productivity Tool?

Tell us about your favorite productivity tool and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

How to Save Big at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Muggles can plan a fun, frugal trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a few tricks up their sleeve. No magic required.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Active in the Winter?

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Ask the Readers: Which Websites Have the Best Designs?

Tell us which websites have the best designs and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Lifestyle Inflation: The Ultimate Financial Trap

Lifestyle inflation takes extra money and turns it into a vain attempt to buy joy. Avoid it by changing your perspective on money and happiness.

Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Side Gig?

Tell us whether you have a side gig and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What Goals Did You Achieve in 2015?

Tell us about the goals you achieved in 2015 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Housing Values in Relationship to Proximity to Certain Stores

When you're house hunting you already look for good schools and low crime. Maybe you should add a Starbucks and Trader Joe's to your list, too.

Ask the Readers: Do You Do Batch Cooking?

Tell us whether you do batch cooking and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Do You Know Your Retirement "Number"?

You might think you know the amount of money you'll need for a comfortable retirement — but you could be basing that off the wrong number.

Paying While Traveling: Which Is the Smartest Option?

Not all payment options are equal, especially while you're traveling. Here's how to avoid fees — and worse — while paying on the road.