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8 Rules of Etiquette We Wish Were Still Around Today

It's great that we've thrown aside some rigid social rules and live freer, more casual lives. But some of those old manners were kinda great, too.

Designer Amy Doan, of Shrinkle, shares on her stellar success as an eBay fashionista.

The world was a different place 10 years ago — and these now-lucrative careers were just getting started.

Does your credit card offer concierge services? Here's a breakdown of what that really means.

By your third decade here on earth, you aren't a kid anymore — so stop acting like one.

Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?

Feel like you're just living payday-to-payday? Having trouble figuring out where all your money goes? Then a zero-based budget just might be for you.

Tell us about a financial mistake that still haunts you and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

From small buys to major life purchases, negotiation can make or break the deal. Win your next haggle-sesh by avoiding these common mistakes.

Conduct a do it yourself taste test and save $100,000. Decide whether you prefer the generic or brand name in one afternoon sitting.

Fitness experts will tell you that tracking progress is a good motivator. These free tools will help you do that, without hurting your budget goals.

Don't know your P/E from your EPS? That's OK — catch up on the basics here, and you'll become a savvier investor.

Cards with annual fees often offer bigger rewards and better perks, but how do you know if you're actually coming out ahead?

Tracking expenses is the first step toward wise money management. These apps help you monitor spending — and much more.

Earn more rewards and travel perks when you fly with Southwest Airlines.

What you say is what really matters, right? The truth is, how you say it is often more important. Avoid these common errors for sharper messages.

Small risks always payoff in the thrill of the gamble and sometimes they payoff in much more. Take a chance on these — you've got nothing to lose!

Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?

Rules are made to be broken — even supposedly ironclad personal finance rules. Find out when it's okay to skirt money management law.

We don't often encourage you to spend more at the grocery store, but if your budget allows, consider adding these superfoods to your grocery list.