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6 Things to Keep You Sane on a Plane

Air travel is no picnic (unless you count bad coffee and tiny bags of pretzels as perfect picnic foods). Here are must-haves to remain comfortable on any flight.

6 Tips for Spring Cleaning on a Budget

The spring cleaning season is here. But consumers don't have to clean out their wallets in order to make the annual event a success.

Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Worth It?

Depending on your car and your aversion to risk, mechanical breakdown insurance can prove to be a smart investment...or a waste of funds.

6 Smart Ways to Use Old Savings Bonds

Dig out those old savings bonds, find out what they're worth, and teach your bonds to do more than reliably collect interest.

5 Surefire Signs You Have Too Much Debt

Are you toeing the line of too much debt? These warning signs say so.

7 Ways to Repurpose Your Old Christmas Tree

Before you toss that dried up Christmas tree on the sidewalk, give it new life instead!

7 Personal Finance Milestones Every 20 and 30 Year Old Should Hit

Are you on track toward reaching your financial goals? Get back in the game by scratching off these key financial to-dos.

How to Dress for Success Before You're Successful

You really can build a get ahead wardrobe even if your current gig won't support dressing for the job you want.

Asustek launching budget laptops starting at $199.

You probably already know about the $100 laptop (One Laptop Per Child). [more]

Six Great Tech Tools for Planning Your Own Death

We don't like to think about it, but planning our own death is one of the most important things we can do for our loved ones. These tools can help.

10 Refillable Things That Will Save You Cash

Free refills? Not exactly. But whether you're at home, the coffeeshop, or the office, these 10 refillable, reusable things will help you save lots of money.

What Happens to Debt After Divorce?

Divorce doesn't only involve the distribution of assets; it involves the distribution of debts, too. Here's what to expect when you untie the knot.

Book review: Your Money or Your Life

This book is one of the classics of modern frugality, and it's been a source of some controversy. At the bottom, though, its message is a simple one: Pay attention. Pay attention t

Job hunting: What is your dutch wife?

When I was in college, I worked in the computer center. When my boss wanted to hire a new operator, he asked a couple of us to go over resumes. That experience, which gave me som

Save Money on Insurance

Most of us have insurance of one sort or another. But if you're like me, the prospect of a trip to the insurance agent's office isn't something that keeps you awake with excitement

Best Money Tips: Halloween Costumes to Make on the Cheap

Today we found some great articles on Halloween costumes to make on the cheap, saving for retirement, and fees you should always negotiate.

5 Obstacles You Can Expect on Your Journey to Financial Freedom

The road to financial freedom is paved with good intentions — and there are a few potholes along the way, too.

10 Things to Stop Doing on Social Media by 30

Acting like a child on social media isn't such a great look when you're a grown, professional adult.

9 Must-Have Items You Need to Create the Perfect Remote Office

Working from anywhere in the world is a freelancer's dream, but in order to make it a reality, you need the right office items.

5 Ways to Save Money on Braces

Braces can be a necessary medical treatment — and they can also be exceedingly expensive. Here are five ways to blunt the sharp cost of straight teeth.