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11 Unexpected Things Covered by Homeowners Insurance

From volcano eruptions to riots, your homeowners insurance has you covered for even these unexpected things.

Awesome Accomplishments: 50+ Questions to Ask Yourself and Figure Out What You've Done

Figuring out what you've accomplished at work is essential to demonstrating your value to employers. Here are 50+ questions to jumpstart the process of articulating awesome accompl

This Simple Calculation Will Tell You If You're Getting Your Money's Worth

"Use value" can help you get the most bang for your buck. And it'll probably save you a few bucks, too.

10 Super-Cool Ways to Add Hidden Storage to Your Home

If your living space is cluttered and you just don't know where to put everything, try one of these clever ways to keep your stuff out of sight.

Secrets to World Travel (and Blogging About It)

There's a lot to know (or rather, to learn) about traveling the world and writing about it. These two books can help you get up and go.

18 Times in Life When Less Is More

From food to Facebook, and everything in between, you really could stand to do with less. Sometimes a LOT less.

Book Review: The Road Out of Debt

The classic story of victory over debt is success through work and frugality. But real life is not always so positive, and that's why this book is so useful.

College Guide

This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.

6 European Cities Where Retirement Is Actually Affordable

If your retirement dream involves a stint abroad, check out these affordable European cities that offer cheap digs and a whole lot more.

Chill Your Sunscreen and 25 Other Beach Trip Hacks

Make the most out of beach days by keeping it clean, organized, and affordable. You'll wish you'd learned these tricks sooner this summer!

Watching Tots: How to Get Started in Babysitting

Teens make good pocket money by babysitting, but there's no rule that says adults can't do it, too. Here's how to get started.

6 Ways Brand Loyalty Costs You Money

You'd think being loyal to certain brands would be financially rewarding, but not always.

Coming to Terms With Your Long-Term Debt

If you're in debt, you're not alone. Millions of people are struggling with payments, but coming to terms with your long-term debt might be the key to paying it off.

4 Quick Ways to Decide if a Company Is Worth Your Investment

You don't have to be an insider to glean valuable insights about a company. These four public sources of info can tell you a lot of what you need to know before you invest.

The Only 4 Things a Vegetable Garden Needs

Getting seeds to sprout into a bountiful harvest seems like a lot of hard work. The truth is, your garden only needs a few fundamentals to produce well.