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Don't Miss These 7 Great Tax Deductions for Parents and Caretakers

Being a caregiver requires investments of time, emotion — and money. Don't miss these seven deductions for parents or caretakers this tax season.

10 Ways to Have a Cheaper Easter

Easter is not the most extravagant holiday but that bunny can still bite your budget. Fill this year's basket with frugal tips as well as treats.

Is Your Marketing Campaigns Working?

Improve your sales and marketing efforts with a few quick and easy charts and graphs.

How High Is Your Score on the Most Important Measure of Wealth?

Net worth is your compass for personal finance. Do you know the basics? Take our net worth IQ test and find out!

10 Things People Without Debt Do

Debt is not a fact of life. Learn from the lifestyles of those who break free and get on track to following them out of the hole.

7 Great Sources of Financial Aid for Switching Careers

Higher education doesn't have to be out of reach. With these grants, scholarships, and fellowships, you can afford to train for a brighter future.

Food Going Bad Quickly? Here's How to Fix It

Spoiled snacks keep ending up in the trash? Stop wasting food (and cash!) by learning how to store it properly.

8 Cool Mint Tools for Managing Your Money

Many people know that Mint.com is a powerful budgeting website — but its tools might be even more comprehensive than you realize.

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.

How to Deal With Reverse Culture Shock When Returning Home

Lots of people experience culture shock while traveling, but reverse culture shock upon returning home can be overwhelming, too.

How the Fair Credit Billing Act Protects You

The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) was created to protect consumers. Here's how it protects you.

The Way to Your Honey's Heart Is Through the Kitchen

Skip the last minute reservations and make your Valentine's Day dinner at home. You sweetheart will thank you!

Cheap Ways to Get These 8 Expensive Indulgences

Caviar taste on a fishsticks budget? We'll tell you how you can enjoy the caviar — and some other indulgent treats — for far less than you expect.

More Bang for Your Buck: Paint Me Frugal

Paul's post about DIY got me to thinking about all of the times that I wasted money on trying to improve my home. There have been many of these times, more than I care to share. [more]

The 5 Best Hair Curlers

To get perfect curls that last, not any hair curler will do. You need one of these best five hair curlers.

Best Money Tips: Teach Your Kids about Money

Today we found some awesome articles on teaching your kids about money, why your tax refund may be delayed, and preparing for a layoff.

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.

The AMAZON URL hack generator. Save big $$$.

In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]

Beyond the Mouth: 14 Uses for Dental Floss

Floss isn't just for freshening breath and fighting plaque; it's also amazing for DIY fixes and curing everyday problems. Discover these 14 great uses.

11 Creative Ways to Reuse Egg Crates

Turn trash into treasure with these adorable, crafty, and eco-friendly ways to repurpose your egg cartons.