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The 5 Best Hair Growth Products for Men

The truth is that science still hasn't found a miracle hair growth serum, but these five hair regrowth products will help men with thinning hair.

7 DIY Crafts That Will Save You Money

You can save some serious cash by making decor, gifts, and home goods — without spending a lot on tools and supplies. Let's get crafty!

You Can Start Investing With a Lot Less Money Than You Think

You feel like you don't have enough money to take the plunge in investing. That's not true! You can get started with less than you think.

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent

You take time to research products that will cost you $20 — but how much do you research the person who advises you on spending thousands of dollars?

The 5 Best Pieces of Financial Wisdom From Ben Bernanke

Helicopter Ben, the ex-Fed Chairman and high finance honcho, knows a lot about personal finance, too. Grab these pearls as they fall from the heights.

Can You Afford to Follow Your Dreams? Can You Afford NOT to?

This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad. In the last couple of days, though

10 Cheap, Tasty Wines to Get You Through Tax Season

Doing your taxes isn't fun, but it can be much more enjoyable with a bottle of wine. Try one of these delicious options that offer big flavor at a small price.

6 Smart Money Habits of Introverts

Introverts are known for their quiet energy, but did you know they're also pretty good with money?

7 Things You Can Downsize Right Now

When we think "Downsize" we think trading a big home for a small one. Don't stop there — there's lots of smaller stuff to downsize, too!

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.

Opting out of the money economy

It's a quirk of mine that I've always found the idea of opting out of the money economy to be interesting.

9 Big Companies That Offer Benefits for Part-Time Workers

Part-timers never get perks and benefits, right? Wrong! Find out which employers go the extra mile for their less than full-timers.

8 Ways Clutter Keeps You Poor

Clutter looks bad, stresses you out — and it costs you money. It's time to start moving your stuff from lots to profit.

How 2 People Can See Paris for $500 or Less

Visit the enchanting city of Paris for the historic buildings, world famous art, and the crepes. Just make sure you do it inexpensively with a smart combination of rewards cards.

Explaining Away the Green M&M

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the company behind M&M’s has decided to let the urban legend run wild. No longer will the impotent and un

Travel on Amtrak

With each move by the airlines to claw back a bit of the profit that has vanished into the twin maws of competition and higher fuel prices, and with each move by the government to

Cost Comparison: Emergency Rooms vs. Urgent Care Centers

Emergency rooms provide excellent care, but you can wait eons if you have a non-life-threatening problem and still pay through the nose. The wait at urgent-care centers, on the oth

Are All-Inclusive Vacations and Cruises Worth the Money?

One fee gets you all the food, drink, and fun you can handle for a week. Just make sure that all-in vacation package pencils out before you book it.

Be at Peace in Less Than 5 Minutes

There's a simple, universal secret to eliminating stress, fear, and anxiety. It might surprise you to discover how easy it is to be at peace.

5 Reasons You Shouldn't Buy a House (Yet)

You dream of kissing the renters' life goodbye, but not so fast. You might not be ready to be a homeowner just yet.