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10 Inexpensive Spring Spruce-Up Ideas for Your Home

Are you ready for some spring redecorating...but your wallet isn't? Don't worry! You can spruce up your space with these 10 budget-friendly DIY ideas.

6 Ways to Resist a Splurge

A sure way to bust a budget is to cave in to every wish and whim. Get control of your urge to splurge and regain control of your money.

Is Target Really Just as Bad As Wal-Mart?

There is plenty not to like about the practices of both the nation's leading big-box retailers. But a few subtle differences -- and one h-u-g-e one -- make one of them the o

What's an employee to do? Part 2

The trend toward replacing traditional employees with varying combinations of temps, contractors, outsourcing, and off-shoring is old news now.  That gives us a bit of perspective

Charged With an Overdraft Fee? Get Your Money Back!

Get hit with a bank overdraft fee? Put on your negotiation face to remove that fee, and then follow this simple plan to make sure it doesn't happen again.

The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?

My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meanin

Why I (Heart) My High Deductible Health Insurance Plan

I was a born and raised HMO baby. Health insurance had always meant plopping down a $15 co-pay at each appointment and letting my insurer pay the rest. Since insurance was a bene

The 3 Best Cities With Rent Control

Is rent control your secret weapon to a coveted, affordable apartment in the country’s most expensive cities? The rules are tricky, but maybe!

7 Amazon Prime Perks You've Forgotten to Use

Amazon Prime isn't just free two-day shipping. Are you taking advantage of the unlimited photo storage, free video streaming, grocery delivery, and more?

Best Money Tips: Save $1,000 by Black Friday

Today we found some awesome articles on saving $1,000 by Black Friday, finding the right life insurance policy, and getting the best deal on a fridge.

10 Healthy Ways to Have Ice Cream for Breakfast

Yes, you can eat ice cream for breakfast, and not feel guilty!

5 Emergency Situations You Must Prepare For (and 5 You Can Ignore)

It won't be the end of the world as you know it if you plan for likely calamities, but you probably don't need to prep for the end of the world.

Walt Disney Offers Refunds for Baby Einstein DVDs

A group of lawyers threatened a class action lawsuit last year against Disney for deceptive practices since their Baby Einstein videos are heavily marketed as educational but resea

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy This Black Friday

With all the websites, magazine ads, and televisions commercials telling you what you should buy, I thought it may be helpful to provide you with a list of the top 5 things you sho

How to Downsize and Declutter

Here's a simple timeline for sorting and decluttering painlessly with a three-phase strategy: 3-month plan, 6-month plan, and the year-or-more plan.

The Ultimate List of Hangover Cures

The party season is almost upon us, and you'll have more than enough occasions to drink a little more than you should. Are there any good hangover cures out there? It turns out the

5 Times It's OK to Be "Selfish" With Your Money

Being selfish isn't always a bad thing. Especially when it comes to certain situations involving your money.

The 10 Cheapest Ways to Fly First Class

Fly first class for little or no extra expense by planning carefully or just asking nicely.

How to Handle a Massive Medical Bill

Surprise medical bills can torpedo even the most well-planned budget. These simple steps help minimize the financial pain.

Best Money Tips: Do's and Don'ts of Flea Market Flipping

Today we found articles on the dos and don’ts of flea market flipping, easy ways to go meat free, and how to plan an eco-friendly vacation.