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The 5 Best Weed Trimmers

Hate having weeds muck up your beautiful lawn? Check out our picks for the top five weed trimmers and rid your home of them today.

Your digital life can become overwhelming quickly if you don't get organized. Start decluttering your bytes!

There's a natural impulse to donate after a natural disaster. But donating goods over money is not always the best idea.

A credit score in the 700s is pretty good and the rewards are nice. But for those few who crack 800? The financial world is their oyster.

We love our smartphones and tablets, but that glow comes with some costs. Is it time to cut back for better health and happiness?

It's smart to cut some corners while traveling — but not for everything. Find out where to scrimp and where to splurge for the best vacation ever.

Whether you work in corporate America, or a family-owned business, you probably have a boss. And there are a few things they wish you'd tell them.

Credit card debt is a tough cycle to break. If you're making these mistakes, it's only going to get tougher.

The next time you're listless, grumpy, or just plain bored, follow these suggestions to spend your time, rather than spending money.

Envy is a mega-danger to your finances. The green-eyed monster can even ruin your investments.

Many Americans who are paying off credit card debt are doing it the wrong way — are you?

You may not make it like Mark Zuckerberg does, but the internet is filled with opportunities to earn side money -- or even a lot more.

A viral Facebook post has parents everywhere wondering: Should you charge your young kids rent?

If you're the parent of a special-needs child, the 529 ABLE account can be a valuable resource in helping your child thrive.

Everyone needs an emergency fund, but with interest rates on savings accounts so low, where should you keep this money? Here are your options.

Money management is always doable — even when life is busy.

The first step toward easing your homebuying jitters is to stop faking yourself out with these falsehoods.

Your child is ready to leave the nest. Have you armed them with the right money skills they need to flourish?

When a big storm hits, you won't have much time to get your loved ones to safety. Make sure you have a plan in place for your pets, too.

Keep your credit reputation ship-shape and you'll qualify for more — and better — credit later. Here's how.