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Start Now: You Can Make These 23 Delicious Holiday Gifts

The early bird gets the worm, and also saves a ton of money by making delicious holiday treats!

Everything You Need to Know About Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment remains high, even years after the Great Recession. If the worst happens with your job, here's how to get help.

9 Frugal Winter Activities to Keep Kids Busy During Holiday Break

The kids are home for the holidays! But can you keep them entertained without busting your budget? You sure can!

4 Signs Your Kids Might Be In Danger Online

While you may think you’re sitting safe with your existing internet security software and a little “over the shoulder” guidance, there are additional things you can do to keep web

8 Most Common Mistakes When Doing a Balance Transfer to Eliminate Debt

Balance transfer cards can be a great tool to pay off your debt faster, but there are also costly errors you should try to avoid.

Stop Making These 7 Basic Budget Mistakes

If your budget keeps biting the dust, it might be because you're constantly making these basic mistakes.

10 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Hotels

Hotels are expensive! Cut the cost of a night's stay with these clever lodging cost cutters.

6 Ultimate Money-Saving Tips for Travelers

Don't let the cost of travel keep you stuck at home. Save major dollars on your next trip with these tips.

Where to Take Your Batteries, CFL Bulbs, and Other Hard-to-Recycle Stuff

Have a junk drawer filled with loose batteries? We all do. Here's how to get rid of those — and a lot else — the right way.

7 Ways Students Can Travel Abroad for Less

Traveling can be incredibly enriching for students. Here are a few ways they can make their travel dreams an affordable reality.

10 Packed Lunch Ideas You'll Want to Steal From Your Kids

Getting everybody's lunch ready weekday mornings can be a real chore. Save time and money with these lunches enjoyed by kids and parents alike.

Best Money Tips: How to Miss Your Goals

Today, we share the ways that a goal can fall through, creative uses for dryer sheets, home recipes for car cleaning products, and more!

12 Hidden Costs of a New Job

You landed the new job and you're getting a raise — Yay! Now, how much will your new job really cost you? Make sure you understand these costs.

5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home When You're Single

Single homeownership is on the rise. Before you embark on the homebuying process solo, consider some important factors.

How to Celebrate Earth Day

Help the planet (and save yourself some money) by celebrating Earth Day. Plus, learn ways to practice sustainability all year round.

Dropping the Price of Gas to $2.50 a Gallon in a Week

Could a few well-chosen words by President Obama cause the price of oil, and therefore gasoline, drop sharply in just a few days? It's worth a thought.

Best Money Tips: How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online

Today we found articles on online shopping safety tips, diet foods that actually make it harder to lose weight, and simple ways to make your home more cozy.

Good Press: 6 Steps to Writing Killer Op-Eds and Commentaries

Don't get caught in a press-release rut; behold the power of the op-ed.

The 5 Best Facial Cleansing Devices

Keeping your skin clear isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these facial cleansing devices and your face will always be fresh and glowing.

Why Holding Onto Too Much Stuff Is a Burden for Your Loved Ones

Material items will not follow you into the afterlife, so you might as well declutter your home while you're still here.