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How to Turn Your Black Thumb Green

Don't let past failures keep you out of the garden this year. Grow your own flowers, veggies, and herbs with these simple tricks!

Fast Food, Slow Food, and Your Dollars at Work

Trying to eat well while spending less is a tough balancing act. However, buying more expensive food today may save you money in the long term.

15 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.

14 Dumb Things Holding You Back From Losing Weight

Been dieting and exercising but still can't shed the fat? One of these dumb things might be keeping the weight on.

9 Ways to Put All That Snow to Good Use

When the weather outside is frightful, turn that piled up snow into something delightful. (Or at least useful.)

Trading Options Is a Sound Investment (and It's Simpler Than You Think!)

If mutual funds and individual stocks are passe, take a look at options. They're a lot less complicated than you think.

5 Big Winter Expenses That Could Freeze Your Budget

Winter's not done yet! Avoid these wintertime expenses so you don't blow your budget before spring's blooms arrive.

Beware These 5 Important Tax Changes for 2017

The tax code is ever-changing. Here's what you can expect when you file in 2017.

Best Money Tips: Be More Effective Using Best-By Dates

Today, we give you a workplace use for "best-by" dates, tips to do more with less work, advice on public speaking, and ideas for a green Halloween!

November 11: The Last Free National Park Day of the Year

Plan a final outdoor adventure for 2011, and discover how to get free entrance to parks year-round.

The 12 Most Dangerous Foods You're Buying

Bacteria, heart disease, and cancer, oh my! These are the most dangerous foods you're probably buying.

Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping

"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.

Best Money Tips: Ways for Families to Save in September

Today we found some amazing articles on ways for families to save in September, financial steps to a rich life, and turning financial disaster into financial independence.

10 Scams to Avoid in 2011

Most of us work hard for our money, and last year, scammers worked hard to take it away from us. Here are last year's top scams and how to avoid them.

How to Live a Retired Life Before Retirement

You don't have to wait until retirement to start living like you already have.

Avoiding Social Media Slip-Ups at Work

Yes, you can get fired for complaining about work on Facebook, and even the smartest, savviest people can stumble. Follow these suggestions to stay safe.

11 Laundry Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

Your clothes aren't getting clean and it's all your fault. How many of these washday mistakes are you making?

4 Pet Expenses That Aren't Worth It

Our pets bring us lots of love — and lots of expense, some of it wasteful. Get a handle on your budget by eliminating these unnecessary pet costs.

Best Money Tips: De-stress At Your Desk

Today we found some great articles on ways to de-stress at your desk, how to succeed, and ways to be credit card smart.

Make These 5 Fixes After a Home Sale Falls Through

You got an offer, and you're ready to close. There's only one problem — your home sale fell through. Now what?