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Are You a Doormat? 17 Things Assertive People Never Say

There's nothing wrong with being easy-going, but if too many of these phrases are familiar, you may be selling yourself short. Start stepping up!

Find out what to watch out for at outlet malls so you end up with a deal, not a dud.

From anchoring to the Midas Touch, learn how restaurateurs and their employees exploit consumer psychology to get you to spend more.

Recently we've grown tired of traveling to big, traditional Thanksgiving gatherings, so we decided to create new traditions for just the two of us.

All small purchases add up quickly and ruin budgets, but these wastes are just silly — or even harmful. Find out what not to buy.

Get familiar with the psychology of persuasion and turn the tables during your next sales negotiation.

What are you afraid of? If you're like a lot of other scaredy-cats, it's probably clowns.

Tired of jumping through hoops to use your airline miles? Check out this list of travel rewards credit cards that make flying free easy.

Today, we share uncommon uses for yellow lemons, tips for growing basil, and tricks to make moving furniture a breeze.

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Emily Guy Birken on getting your financial life together!

It's white, it's cold, and it wants to take your hard-earned money. Follow these suggestions to get snow cleared while keeping cash in your wallet.

You're young, you're earning an income, and you're ready to save for retirement. It's time to open a Roth IRA.

A few small lifestyle changes is all it takes to lower bad cholesterol — and only one of them is exercise. Get going for a healthier heart!

Life coaches can help us make positive changes. If you can't afford the time or money for one, take steps to coach yourself. You can do it!

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Tiny spaces mean tiny storage and if you've got even a little bit of stuff, it's everywhere. Keep it out of sight with these clever storage ideas.

Need some extra cash? These online side hustles — some new, some new and improved — could earn you a pretty penny.

Your slow cooker can work the night shift, too. Try these easy and delicious recipes that cook breakfast while you sleep.