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Looking On The Bright Side: How to Find A Silver Lining In The Current Financial Crisis

While this might be the biggest economic disaster of our generation, it might not be the big bad wolf that we all think it is. Quite the contrary, this little financial lesson migh

4 Bad Money Habits You're Teaching Your Kids

Kids are little sponges that soak up every subconscious lesson — including our awful money habits.

The 5 Best Shampoos for Colored Hair

Keeping your colored hair shiny and rich isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these shampoos for color-treated hair and your color will last and last.

The 5 Best Air Mattresses

Sleeping comfortably while camping isn't easy, but it can be. Just get any of these air mattresses and you'll sleep like a baby, even in the great outdoors.

How to Build Your Best Travel Budget

You know you need a budget for day-to-day life. Why not make one for your next great getaway, too?

13 "Bad" Habits That Are Actually Good for You

Stop fidgeting! Actually, go ahead — here's why you should quit trying to correct that and 12 other allegedly bad habits.

6 Secrets to Mastering the Debt Snowball

The debt snowball method really, truly works. Now, you just need to master it!

Best Credit Cards for Jewelry Stores

A guide to the best jewelry store credit cards.

5 iPhone Apps Your Dog Wants You to Download

Want to be a better pet parent? Check out these top iPhone apps that every good doggy mommy or daddy should download.

9 Simple Acts of Self-Care for the Sandwich Generation

When caring for your parents and your children at the same time, stress is bound to find you. Remember to take care of yourself, too.

How to Keep Your Job Hunt From Busting Your Budget

You want to go all out in your job search, but you don't want to go broke in the process.

5 Ways You May Benefit from the American Jobs Act

Details of the President's latest economic stimulus plan have been released. What's in it for small business?

10 Ideas for Using Your FSA Before Year End

Need to use up the funds in your flexible spending account before 2012? Make it happen with one (or more!) of these 10 purchases.

Going Green: How to Live a (Nearly) Cash-Only Life

Whether you have a problem with credit-card debt or just want a new way to budget, it might be time to go for the green.

The 5 Best Pieces of Financial Wisdom From Warren Buffett

If you're looking for timeless financial wisdom, then turn to the Oracle of Omaha himself. Start with these personal finance fundamentals.

Can't afford to live on your pension or Social Security in the U.S.? Why not find a cheaper place to live? No, not Canada - the other communist mecca... that's right, China! Ha ha! I know I'll get all kinds of flack for that one. [more]

The Surprising Reasons Your Fixed-Rate Mortgage Payment Could Rise

They say nothing is set in stone, and your monthly mortgage payment is no exception. Plan ahead for these possible house payment price hikes.

How Much It Costs to Own a Dog

If you're thinking about getting a dog or just want to know how much it costs to own one, this post dives into everything you need to know (and then some).

Is Starting a Small Business for the Tax Deductions Worth It?

Some people recommend starting a side business to get more tax deductions. But if that plan sounds too good to be true, that's because it probably is.

Get a Week's Worth of Dinners Out of One Chicken

Save money and eat healthy with this delicious plan for stretching one chicken into a full week of meals.