This week the Justice Department reached an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors that is meant to spur competition and bring down the standard 6% commissi
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
Are you thinking of making a big change in your life such as quitting your job or getting married? Time important decisions in your life for the best financial result.
A trip to the moon (or even to orbit) is probably out of reach, but there's still plenty of affordable adventure on the ground. Start dreaming with this list.
From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.
Help a bride-to-be celebrate her last single days without draining the last few dollars out of your bank account. Learn how with these fun and fabulous tips.
From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.
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Is It the End of 6% Real Estate Commissions?
This week the Justice Department reached an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors that is meant to spur competition and bring down the standard 6% commissi
Beyond the Sandcastle: 20 Great Ways to Use a Beach Bucket
From garden gathering to beach-themed cakes, there's plenty the versatile, affordable plastic pail can do.
Want Stylish Shoes That Last for Years? Try Frye
A single pair of Frye boots bought for a trip to Italy impressed the wearer so much, she soon bought another pair of boots and two pairs of flats.
Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
Ask the Readers: What New Thing Would You Like to Try This Year?
Tell us what new thing you would like to try this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Ways to Reduce Mortgage Closing Costs
Mortgage closing costs can add up to thousands of dollars. Discover how you can easily and drastically reduce these costs.
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Pay It Off
Whether in a snowball or in an avalanche, it's time to freeze your debt for good. Try one of these strategies to get on track.
5 Essential Tools for Telecommuting
Working from home is great — especially if you have the right tools to make a seamless transition from office to house.
Financial Timing: How Scheduling Important Events Benefits You Financially
Are you thinking of making a big change in your life such as quitting your job or getting married? Time important decisions in your life for the best financial result.
15 Adventurous Things You Should Do Before You Die
A trip to the moon (or even to orbit) is probably out of reach, but there's still plenty of affordable adventure on the ground. Start dreaming with this list.
5 Apps That Pay You To Exercise
Sticking to a diet or fitness routine is hard, but what if there was more incentive than well being and good health — like, say, actual cash?
Bosses Say These Are Their 6 Favorite Qualities in Employees — Do You Have Them?
These qualities managers say they look for in employees could be the difference between getting a raise and getting a pink slip.
8 Reasons You're Still Stuck in a Financial Hole
You're in a financial hole. If you don't quit these bad money moves, ASAP, you're just going to keep on digging.
4 Ways Breast-Feeding Saves Money
From reducing national health-care costs to kick-starting your kid's college fund, breast-feeding is fabulously frugal in more ways than you might expect.
How to Eat Street Food Safely While Traveling
It looks and smells delicious — but how safe is it? Learn how to enjoy food on the road without taking big risks with your digestive track.
9 Things You Need to Do Now to Prepare for Winter
Make it to spring unscathed and cheery by winterizing your home, your car, your family, and your soul.
How to Throw a Fabulously Frugal Bachelorette Party
Help a bride-to-be celebrate her last single days without draining the last few dollars out of your bank account. Learn how with these fun and fabulous tips.
Turn One Room Into Two With These 10 Simple Tricks
You can't create more space in your tiny place, but you can create more spaces with some clever design ideas. You can get more storage, too!
How to Make Your Own Power
From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.
Where to Do 9 Popular Bucket List Items on a Budget
Don't break the bank to complete your bucket list.