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Would You Dance to Avoid a Fee?

Would you dance? See what happens when ATM users bust a move to get their cash fee-free.

Supermarket Shopping for Savers: 6 Ways to Avoid Their Tricky Traps

Going to the supermarket and sticking to a list is an exercise in discipline and requires fortitude and resilience of epic proportions. Employing tips like “don’t shop when you’re

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.

The Best 4-Step Plan to Manage Your Medical Correspondence

How do you process the deluge of statements, notices, and bills for your healthcare? Processing them with these four steps could make the difference between overlooking important p

Want to Have Fun? Give Yourself a Deadline

You've read all sorts of tips and advice about setting goals and reaching them. Turns out they work pretty good for having fun, too.

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!

9 Money Moves to Make the Moment Your Credit Cards Are Paid Off

Congratulations! You're finally free of credit card debt. Now what should you do?

A Recipe for Youth Financial Literacy

Kids can begin to learn money management skills through a basic program that can be started in or just before Kindergarten.

Best Money Tips: How to Make Money While Shopping Online

Today we found some great articles on how to make money when shopping online, landing a big raise next year, and things to buy in October to save big.

Will Obama's new mortgage plan really reward responsibility?

Today President Obama announced a new $75 billion Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan to the world. It is touted as a plan that helps responsible homeowners who have not

You Missed a Student Loan Payment. Now What?

Whoops — did you miss a student loan payment? Don't panic! Here's how to fix your situation.

Credit Unions vs. Banks: What's the Difference?

Banks and credit unions both have their benefits...and the potential to be totally annoying. Here's how to figure out which institution is right for you.

9 Qualities to Look for in Well-Made Clothing

Before stocking your capsule wardrobe with some sweet new outfits, make sure they're worth the cost — and will last a good long while.

9 Best Money Saving Channels on YouTube

YouTube is useful for a lot more than funny cat videos. Learn a thing or two from these money-saving gurus while the kitties cavort!

How (and Why) to Buy Life Insurance

Buying Life Insurance seems to be one of those “I’ve finally grown up, I guess I need life insurance” sorts of decisions you make. It often comes into play when you buy a house, ge

Best Money Tips: Surprising Things You Can Negotiate

Today we found some awesome articles on surprising things you can negotiate, thrifty Thanksgiving side dishes, and maximizing your investment return.

Best Money Tips: Need-to-Know Tips for Healthy Skin

Today we found articles on need-to-know tips for healthy skin, car insurance add-ons that are totally worth it, and the steps to achieve a perfectly roasted marshmallow.

Best Money Tips: Cheap Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season

Today we found some awesome articles on free or cheap ways to celebrate the holidays, what Nelson Mandela can teach you about finances, and giving during the Christmas season.

The 5 Best Wine Openers

If you want to round out that gift of wine, pair it with one of these excellent, easy-to-use wine openers.

Rebel with a Cause: ING Direct CEO Arkadi Kulhmann Talks Shop

According to Arkadi Kuhlmann, CEO and President of ING Direct and author of "The Orange Code: How ING Direct Succeeded by Being a Rebel with a Cause", credit cards are the opium of