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Buying a Home Without the Money

This writer gives his reasons for buying a home now instead of waiting for a 20% down payment.

Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What is Your Top Question About Personal Finance?

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Best Money Tips: Never Buy These Things at a Thrift Store

Today we found articles on items you should never buy at thrift stores, free ways to make your skin more beautiful, and how to host a kid-friendly dinner party.

5 Sites That Will Pay for Your Old iPhone

If you want the new iPhone 7, but balk at the price tag, these five sites can help you get the most money for your old phone.

Best Money Tips: Cheap Things to Do With Your Kids on Spring Break

Today we found some fantastic articles on cheap things to do with your kids on spring break, costly mistakes taxpayers make, and smart ways to use extra cash.

Getting Started with Preserving: Mint Jelly

When I was little, my grandmother would can all sorts of things. She had a big garden full of produce that would wind up in jars in her pantry. With a pretty big garden of my own,

13 Financial Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season

Don't forget this very important person on your holiday gift list — you! How about one of these smart financial gifts?

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Life After Bankruptcy: What's Next?

There are repercussions to filing for bankruptcy, but like with other setbacks in life, you can recover. There is always hope!

5 Reasons Tax Prep Software May Be Right for You

I’ve been doing my own taxes for about 5 years now. Even as my needs have changed (I’ve gone from a simple 1040EZ to a more complex small business partnership structure), I’ve fou

CitiMortgage Told Me to Default on My Loan

Only in the completely screwed-up world of the lending industry would this be a logical and serious piece of advice. But that’s basically what I was told after calling CitiMortg

How to Minimize Cell Phone Charges When You Travel Abroad

International roaming charges on cellular phones are super expensive. Beat those high prices with some clever workarounds.

4 Fun Activities to Get Your Grinch into the Holiday Spirit

If your guy is more "Bah Humbug" than "Happy Holidays," get him into the spirit with these ideas.

The 29 Companies With the Best Maternity Benefits

The U.S. is among the few countries that doesn't mandate paid maternity leave. These 29 companies offer generous maternity benefits anyway.

Best Money Tips: Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets

Today we found some stellar articles on cheap and easy costumes for pets, conquering lifestyle creep, and going green to save money.

Best Money Tips: Clever IKEA Furniture Hacks

Today we found some great articles on IKEA furniture hacks, apps that are changing how we spend money, and products to buy before Black Friday.

6 Personal Finance Tips for Extroverts

After you get done glad-handing the room, Smiley, take a moment to reflect on how your personality influences your money. You may wind up with more.

Best Money Tips: How to Score the Best Flea Market Finds

Today we found articles on scoring the best flea market finds, the worst jobs for the future, and eco-friendly back-to-school tips.

8 Ways Telework Can Save You $20,000 a Year

Everyone touts the work life benefits and savings of telework for employees, but why should business owners want their people working at home?

Understanding the Gold Standard

The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.