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Slow DRIP into investing

My first-ever individual stock holding was a Duke Power (now Duke Energy) share that I acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. [more]

9 Benefits of Being a Morning Person

Up and at 'em! It's time to greet the day with a smile and reap the (many) benefits of being an early riser.

Gourmet Pizza for Less than a Buck

 I’m a pizza fanatic. I will never turn it down. Ever. While living in Omaha, I looked forward to lunches with m

How to Go on Vacation Without Getting Behind on Work

Work doesn't take a vacation when you do. Learn how to leave work behind without coming back to an overflowing inbox.

7 Ways to Get the Best Deals on Groupon

Before grabbing that Groupon, do some homework. With just a little effort, you can turn a good deal into a great one.

7 Times You Definitely Will Be Charged Credit Card Interest

When you use credit cards, you should aim to avoid paying interest whenever possible. But there are times when it's unavoidable.

Everything New Parents Need to Know About College Savings

Diapers and formula aren't the only costs to consider when adding to your family. You'd better start thinking about college, too.

9 Ways to Job Hunt Without Getting Caught

Looking for a new job? Here's how to job hunt without getting caught.

How a Sale and Lease-Back Can Help a Homeowner Avoid Foreclosure

Losing your home to foreclosure is not the only option for struggling homeowners. Here's what you need to know about a short sale lease-back.

10 New Car Costs the Dealer Is Hiding From You

A new set of wheels can cost a pretty penny — even more so if you go for some sneaky extras. Beware of these new car costs!

11 Holiday Pet Dangers to Avoid

Keep your pets safe and jolly this holiday season by avoiding some common household dangers.

6 Steps to Avoiding Credit Card Debt Over the Holidays

Follow these six steps and your holiday season will be credit card debt-free.

Flashback Friday: Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month With These 95 Crock Pot Dishes

January is National Slow Cooking Month! Celebrate with our epic roundup of 95 delicious Crock Pot recipes.

How to Find Really Free Freebies

Everybody loves free stuff, provided it's actually at no cost to you. Finding it can be a challenge, however. We hook you up with a few great resources.

The 9 Most Important Lessons I Learned About Money When I Became a Landlord

If you want to be a landlord, you'd better brush up on some important money lessons first.

Are $1 homes worth buying?

This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye

15 Delicious and Easy New Ways to Top Your Burgers

If you love burgers but have been getting bored with the basic lettuce-tomato topping, check out these 15 delicious new ways to top your patties.

3 Steps to Getting Started in the Stock Market With Index Funds

For new investors with limited resources, the stock market can be confusing and intimidating. Index funds are an easy, low risk, and affordable way to get started.

Getting by without a job, part 1--losing a job

Losing a job is always tough. During hard economic times--when it may not be possible to find another job as good as the one you've lost--it's even tougher. Here are a few steps

The 5 Best Noise Canceling Headphones

Whether you work in a busy office, travel a lot, or just love listening to music, these headphones deliver spectacular audio quality and minimize distractions.