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7 Ways to Sleep Better in Fewer Hours
Feel great tomorrow morning by making your limited sleep hours as effective as possible with these great sleep hacks.
4 Ways a Home Energy Audit Will Save You Money
Those drafty windows and ancient appliances are costing you, big time. This is one audit you'll be happy to endure.
Don't Go to College to Learn
There are good reasons to go to college. And, if you do go to college, you will no doubt learn a lot. But you can learn anywhere — and probably learn more, better, and fast
How to Find and Book the Best Vacation Rentals
Finding a quality vacation rental is trickier than it looks. Follow these rules to find both the right place at the right price.
This Is Why You Can't Postpone Planning for Your Retirement (And How to Start)
Only one person is responsible for your retirement plan — you. Find out how you can take charge with these simple steps.
How to Navigate 4 Tricky Family Money Situations
Mixing money matters and family dynamics can make gatherings more awkward than usual. Learn to manage both for happier finances and family.
Dads Who Do Dishes Raise Ambitious Daughters (and 4 Other Ways Any Parent Can Help Their Kid Succeed)
A recent study found that daughters of fathers who help with household chores are more ambitious. Try more ways to encourage children to aim high.
4 Reasons People Don't Retire Early — and How You Can
Tired of the daily grind? Early retirement may be within reach if you can get past four financial and mental roadblocks.
4 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Credit Increase
Before you ask your credit card provider for a limit increase, take the time to ask yourself a few questions, too.
Flashback Friday: 52 Money Mistakes You Need to Stop Making
Making a few money mistakes in your 20s is fine, but these bonehead errors should really stop happening by your 30s and beyond.
Why Women Don't Negotiate
Women aren't as good as men at negotiating salaries, and that costs us. But there's a reason for it, and it's not just because we're scared to ask.
Hobby Lobby, Who Exactly Are You Trying To Fool?
Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?
Is a 15-Year Mortgage a Good Idea?
A 15-year, fixed rate mortgage can save you thousands in interest payments. But is it really worth it?
Best Money Tips: 100 Costumes You Can DIY on the Cheap
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10 Great Ways to Use Duct Tape
From the kitchen to the clothes closet to medicine cabinet, discover unexpected ways that duct tape can help out all around the house.
Debt Management Resources
Debt becomes a slippery slope (and a downward spiral) if you don't know how to manage it well. Here's what you need to know about debt management.
5 Facts Millennials Should Know About Retirement Planning
Retirement saving has never been easy, but for today's young adults, it seems impossible. Here's how to understand today's special saving challenges.
Should You Talk to Friends About Money?
Friendship is one of the most important things in the world — but should you talk about money with your friends? Or is it unavoidable?
7 States With the Lowest Taxes for Retirees
Why deal with burdensome taxes in your golden years? Make one of these tax-lenient states your new home base in retirement.
6 Things Investors Should Know About the October Effect
October is perhaps the scariest month for investors. Or is that just a spooky myth?