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5 Dumb Investments Smart People Make

Investing early and often is smart money management — usually. Avoid these common mistakes and you'll keep your portfolio safe and growing.

Don't Carry a Balance? Here's Why You Still Need a Credit Card

You never carry a balance on your credit card, so why do you need one at all? Well, there are a few good reasons.

The 5 Best Telescopes

Getting a good look at all the stars in the sky isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these telescopes and you can gaze all you want upon the galaxies.

How to Save for Retirement While Caring for Kids and Parents

In between caring for your parents and your kids, you need to care for yourself, too — especially your financial future self.

How to Get Rid of Bees

These buzzy insects are important for pollination, but they're not quite fun when they're within stinging distance of your front door. Here's how to deal with them.

Best Money Tips: Simple Strategies to Save on Everything

Today we found some great articles on simple ways to save on everything, what you must know about tax preparers, and how to prevent the flu from spreading.

Best Money Tips: Slash Your Grocery Bill Without Clipping Coupons

Today we found some awesome articles on slashing your grocery bill without clipping coupons, things you can cut from your budget now, and saving strategies that work.

Don't Miss These 7 Great Tax Deductions for Parents and Caretakers

Being a caregiver requires investments of time, emotion — and money. Don't miss these seven deductions for parents or caretakers this tax season.

4 Ways To Negotiate Your Debt When Cash Flow Is Slow

When you owe a vendor more than you can pay, you and your vendor both have a problem. Solve it.

The 25 Best Things to Buy on Craigslist

We all know that Craigslist is a real money-saver. But it's especially great for these 25 items, which are readily available on the site at rock-bottom prices.

9 Quick Workouts You Can Do During Commercial Breaks

Turn TV time into a real workout by adding these quick, but intense fitness routines to your viewing habit.

3 Ways Your Body Sabotages Your Money

You might think your brain is behind the wheel of your money decisions, but watch out — your own body might be spending more than you think.

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How to Get Health Insurance If You Missed the Open Enrollment Deadline

Missed the Open Enrollment deadline? Avoid a coverage gap by taking advantage of these other ways to sign up.

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4 Things You Should Make Your Adult Child Pay For

The transition to adulthood is financially tricky. That doesn't mean parents should be bailing out their kids' every bill.

Packing it in - The Independent of London issues a challenge

The Compact is giving up all new purchases in a year, bar food and medicine, to save the environment.

Is Your Emergency Fund Big Enough to Keep You Afloat?

About 40% of Americans are unprepared for a sudden loss of income. Could your money handle the worst case scenario?

Malaria-Resistant Mosquito: Frugal Research or Future Pox?

File this one under "Wow, that's a great idea... or is it?" Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a mosquito containing a gene that makes it resistant to the malaria virus. [more]

8 Great, Cheap Summer Vacations

Don't let your summer vacation empty your wallet. Whether you're looking for excitement or relaxation, try one of these frugal getaways.