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Yes, You Can Pay for Education With an IRA

There's more than one way to help pay for college. This little known tip could save you from taking out student loans.

10 Fastest Growing Jobs That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago

The world was a different place 10 years ago — and these now-lucrative careers were just getting started.

5 Wise Uses for Milk of Magnesia

Milk of magnesia is often used to treat tummy troubles. Discover other savvy uses for the stuff, from skincare to odor control.

7 Times You Don't Have to Give Your Social Security Number

A lot of people may ask for your Social Security number, but not all of them are entitled to it.

5 Signs You Need to Come Out of Retirement

Retirement doesn't always deliver on the promise of easygoing days of rest and relaxation.

Best Money Tips: 10 Countries Where Retirees Can Live Large and Save Big

Today we found articles on the best countries to retire, how to score cheap flights this summer, and cheap and easy dessert recipes.

6 Things Buyers Will Hate About Your House

You may love your '90s-chic, paisley-print wallpaper, but potential homebuyers probably will not.

5 Steps to Take If You're House Poor

The housing crash and recession have left many of us feeling house poor. The first step in getting out is understanding how deep we're in.

The 5 Best Glass Water Bottles

Staying hydrated on the go without creating environmental waste isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five glass water bottles and the Earth will love you for it.

Build a Cable to Control Your Android Phone While You Drive

The music app on my Nexus One starts and stops randomly when a standard stereo plug is plugged into the 3.5mm headphone jack. I did a bit of research and decided that I could solve

25 Beautiful Things You Can Make With Paint Sample Cards

The cheapest way to spruce up a space is with paint. Sample paint chips, that is.

Beware These Sneaky Fees on Discount Airfare

Discount airlines promise to get you where you're going on a dime. Are they really such a deal?

8 Great Jobs for the Next 10 Years

What will the job market look like in the next 10 years? Find out which careers are a good pick in this quick guide.

Dishwasher Smells Bad? Here's How to Fix It

Yikes! Dishwasher smelling a little foul these days? It's a simple fix —anyone can do it!

10 Financial Lessons We Learn From Our Grandparents

Some rules of personal finance are handed down for generations. How many of these "cents-able" money lessons from Grandma and Grandpa are yours, too?

First Progress Platinum Secured Credit Cards: 3 Strong Cards to Choose From

First Progress offers not one, but three options in their line of secured Platinum Mastercards to help you rebuild your credit.

Why I Hate Credit Card Points

Is racking up frequent flier miles a bad idea? Learn why one writer wants almost nothing to do with credit card rewards, unless they're cash back.

5 Ways to Make Money From Mother's Day

Turn Mother's Day into a moneymaker with a these clever income-earning ideas.

Debt repayment is not an expense

Over and over again, in budgeting articles and even books on personal finance, I see sample budgets that include debt repayment as if it were an expense. This shows a fundamental

How to Spot Counterfeit Money

Have you ever gotten a bill where something seemed a little off? Ever wished you could quickly check to see if it was good? Well, here's how.