As with many overpriced services, getting a better deal on pay-TV isn't hard. Just call armed with better competitive offers and threaten to leave. I did it on-camera in this story
Life without a microwave might seem prehistoric, but it's easy. Learn how you can depend less on nuking your food and avoid another cumbersome kitchen appliance.
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13 Things Successful People Do Every Morning
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then maybe morning is the most important time of the day, especially if you're aiming for success.
Thirteen Minutes to a Lower Cable Bill
As with many overpriced services, getting a better deal on pay-TV isn't hard. Just call armed with better competitive offers and threaten to leave. I did it on-camera in this story
8 Clever Ways to Sample the Good Life
A fishstick budget sure puts a damper on having caviar taste. Get a taste of the high life regardless with some clever workarounds.
To Buy or Not to Buy? Criteria for Thrift-Store Clothes Shopping
Do you enjoy thrift-store shopping? Here are tips for what to buy, and what NOT to.
9 Dream Jobs You're Never Too Old to Pursue
If there's a career you've wanted to pursue since you were a child, go after it now. It's never too late to chase your dreams.
12 Surprising Ways to Reuse Aluminum Foil
Why throw aluminum foil away when you can use them to sharpen scissors, reduce static cling, and protect your plants!
Jumpstart Your Job Search With Instagram
Instagram is a lot of fun, but it can also be used strategically to help you land your next job. Really!
Top 10 "Unusual" Uses For Duct Tape
From wallets to emergency sunglasses and even boats, duct tape really can fix (or make) almost anything.
The 5 Best Coloring Pencils
Add a little color into your life with the right art supplies. Use any of these coloring pencils and brighten the pages in front of you.
Wages Are Rising — Here’s How to Get Your Cut
Believe it or not, wages are finally beginning to rise. Make sure your boat is rising with the tide by making some critical career moves.
6 Little Ways to De-Stress (and Enjoy Life More)
Everybody's stressed — even you. Take the edge off with some simple, scientifically proven stress relievers.
Don't Miss Kiplinger and NAPFA's Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Day!
On September 25th, Kiplinger and NAPFA will be holding Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Day to help answer all your retirement questions!
What's Better: Less Debt or More Savings?
Does your high-interest debt count as an "emergency?" Well, yes, but not one worth draining your entire emergency fund.
How to Fix 18 Common Wardrobe Malfunctions
A clothing malfunction can happen at the worst time — before a big meeting, during a date. Stay covered with this collection of easy, quick fixes.
12 Surprising Things You Didn't Know You Should Be Negotiating
If you aren't asking, you aren't getting. Start asking for deals on these purchases big and small and save!
7 Ways Psychologists Say Saving Boosts Your Mental Health
Saving money is good for your bank account, but it's also good for your mental well-being. Start saving and start feeling better about yourself!
How to Make Your Favorite Summer Produce Last All Year
Strawberries and cherries might only be in season during the summer, but with the right skills and gear, you can eat them all year long.
Life Without a Microwave
Life without a microwave might seem prehistoric, but it's easy. Learn how you can depend less on nuking your food and avoid another cumbersome kitchen appliance.
No-Sew Ways to Update Your Wardrobe
If you have some outdated clothes that you want to revive, these easy updates will give you a new look, no needle and thread required.
Buying a House? Here's Where to Keep Your Down Payment
When you're saving for a house in the near future, it's the return of the money, not the return on the money, that matters most.