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A Recipe for Youth Financial Literacy

Kids can begin to learn money management skills through a basic program that can be started in or just before Kindergarten.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/08

Today's great deals include 50% off superhero and sci-fi costumes, 70% off KORS Michael Kors shoes, Bosch 12-Volt 2-speed drill/driver kit $99, and more!

Pitting Airline Against Hotel Rewards

If you've ever hesitated before redeeming your airline miles and wondered if you're getting a good deal, you're in good company.

Best Money Tips: How to Make Money While Shopping Online

Today we found some great articles on how to make money when shopping online, landing a big raise next year, and things to buy in October to save big.

Make Old Furniture Shine With These Simple Refinishing Tricks

Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.

Best Money Tips: Save Money at Trader Joe's

Today we found some great articles on saving money at Trader Joe's, career lessons from cats, and things extraordinary people give to others.

18 Clever Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Shopping Bags

Plastic bags may no longer be free at your local stores. If you're going to pay for them, make sure you know how to reuse them smartly.

My 2016 Budget Challenge: Does Taking a Regular Day Job Mean Giving Up?

The freelance life ain't always easy. Max is on the hunt for a regular, good old fashioned job offer — and money isn't the only reason why.

Best Money Tips: Surprising Things You Can Negotiate

Today we found some awesome articles on surprising things you can negotiate, thrifty Thanksgiving side dishes, and maximizing your investment return.

Behold: The Secrets of the Grocery Store

A trip to the grocery store may be a hit or a miss, depending on your perspective. Some people love going to the store each week and others detest it with a passion. But there are

Another path to recovery: higher incomes

Preventing a collapse of the financial system is part of preventing a depression. However, the shorthand term for this--getting the banks able and willing to lend--is misleading.

Look Out Consumers: Debt Collections Get Scarier

While consumers already have to be on constant alert about so many things involving their personal finances, there are still those that find ways to take advantage of a bad situati

Best Money Tips: Protecting Yourself From a Target-Sized Data Breach

Today we found some stellar articles on protecting yourself from a Target-sized data breach, affording a pet, and adding flair to to your desk.

10 Things You Can Do Today to Be Happy

Feeling good about yourself and others is not out of reach. Drop the negativity and start taking steps to feeling happy today.

Ask the Readers: Who is Your Online Personal Finance/Frugality Hero? (A Chance to Win $10!)

Is there an online blogger, columnist, or personality who has really inspired you to take charge of your finances? Do you secretly hope to meet a big-name PF writer some day? Is

10 Sneaky Vacation Costs That Add Up Quickly

You've booked your ticket. You've packed your bags. You're ready to go. But hang on … some hidden vacation costs are about to spoil your fun.

Ramp Up Your Business by Specializing

As an entrepreneur, you would think that precluding certain types of customers in favor of a smaller – but specialized – market would be akin to shooting yourself in the foot. But

Coming Soon: Good Times for Temp Workers

During a recession is the worst time to be a temp -- whatever work companies have will go to employees, as a way to avoid having to lay them off. Another bad time is middle of a re

5 Times You Shouldn't Refinance Your Mortgage

Thinking of refinancing your mortgage? Hang on — usually a refinance is the right choice, but not always.

Best Money Tips: Avoid These Roadblocks to a Secure Retirement

Today we found articles on roadblocks to a secure retirement, things you shouldn't wait until Black Friday to buy, and a surprise fee that you might find when you rent a car.