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Watch All The Documentary Movies You Can Handle, Free Online - And Yes, It's Legal.

So you love watching movies for free, and you also love getting instant access to them. Well, if those movies happen to be documentaries, there is a great free online resource for

5 Free Wesabe Alternatives | Goodbye Wesabe

The Wesabe free online personal finances tool will shut down effective July 31st, 2010. If you are a Wesabe user, you have until then to download all of your data.&nb

Learn How to Travel Forever From These 7 Digital Nomads

Dreaming of quitting the 9-to-5 routine for a life of adventure? These digital nomads can show you how they did it.

The 5 Best Heart-Rate Monitors

Exercise is great for you body, but you may be working out too hard. These five heart-rate monitors will keep you from overworking your body.

The Surprising Truth of Investing: Mediocre Advice Is Best

While you might wish for superior investing advice, it turns out mediocre advice is really all you need.

Winter Blues: 13 Proven Ways to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder

This winter, I am prepared with an arsenal of tips and supplements that will shake those winter blues away. Here are 13 proven ways to beat SAD.

Why This Isn't Your Grandparents' Economy

Why can't we save money like our parents and grandparents? Learn how modern economic realities make financial independence more challenging.

Meet Meg Favreau, Our Senior Editor

Frugal living is a lot like eating food, and not just because I love both things.

Do You Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House?

Don't let the giant down payment dash your dreams of homeownership. You have other options!

6 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your House

Before you hire a realtor and put up that For Sale sign, you'll want to ask yourself these home-selling questions.

While Waiting for Rates: I-Bonds

You could reach for yield by taking on more risk, or you could suck it up and wait for rates to go up. If you prefer to wait, consider I-Bonds.

How the Fair Credit Billing Act Protects You

The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) was created to protect consumers. Here's how it protects you.

5 Everyday Routines of Wealthy People

There's no one trick to becoming fabulously wealthy, but a structured daily routine may be a step in the right direction.

How to Go on Vacation Without Getting Behind on Work

Work doesn't take a vacation when you do. Learn how to leave work behind without coming back to an overflowing inbox.

8 Signs You Need a Social Media Detox

Social media is fun, until it becomes your whole life. If you can relate, it might be time for a social media detox.

6 Breathtaking and Affordable Alaskan Destinations

Alaska is an absolutely gorgeous state, with sights that will take your breath away. Unfortunately, it's also expensive to visit. But don't worry. We got you.

9 Ways to Job Hunt Without Getting Caught

Looking for a new job? Here's how to job hunt without getting caught.

Can the government help in a recession?

Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp

5 Surprising Ways the Rich Get Richer

The rich get richer. You could get jealous, or you could get inspired to find out how wealthy stay that way, and copy them?

12 Green Living Habits That'll Save You Every Month

With just a few small tweaks to your routine, soon you'll be treading lightly and carrying a heavy wallet.