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6 Ways to Ease Your Parents Into Assisted Living

Mom and dad took care of you — now it's your turn. If moving your parents into assisted living is right for them, take steps to make it stress free.

Can Black Google Save You Energy?

An Australian company, Heap, has come up with a search engine that could Save 750 Megawatt-hours a Year. How will they do it? They've turned Google black. From what I've read, ther

The $25 gadget that keeps my home and family safe.

How much would you pay to sleep soundly at night, knowing your home is secure and your family is much safer? Well, I'd pay anything to be honest. But after my lockbumping post back

8 Times to Avoid Dividend Stocks

Dividends can be a neat way to watch "free money" roll in, but beware. Sometimes you're better off without the cash.

Tactics for avoiding the thumbprint-for-cash request

Does providing a thumbprint or fingerprint to cash an honestly-received check make you feel like a criminal? The practice adopted by many U.S. banks to protect itself and its custo

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9 Things to Consider Before Retiring to a Tiny Home or RV

If your retirement dream home is tiny — or on wheels — you may want to make these considerations before taking the plunge.

2-Minute Read: What You Need to Know About FICO Scores

Here's everything you need to know about FICO scores, and it'll only take you two minutes to read.

It's A Small (And Changing) World After All

It's easy to stick our heads in the sand and say that the answer to "Life, The Universe, and Everything" is 42. But we all very well know that the world we live in is

White On! 9 Alternative Uses for Bleach

Bleach is more versatile than you think. When you use your imagination, it can be downright amazing. Here are nine cool uses for that bottle under the sink.

Best Money Tips: Get Free Stocking Stuffers

Today we found some fantastic articles on ways to get free stocking stuffers, reasons to make your child's Halloween costume, and amazing job perks.

7 Employer Benefits That Can Leave More Spending Money in Your Pockets

Beyond health insurance and a 401K, does your employer offer any other perks? Because these cash-y benefits are pretty great.

Best Money Tips: Save Money and Have Fun During the Holidays

Today we found some stellar articles on saving money and having fun at the holidays, ways to save $1 a day, and steps to make your money last a lifetime.

Best Money Tips: How to Audit Your Finances

Today we found articles how to audit your finances, questions to ask yourself while minimizing, and Starbucks hacks that will save you money.

6 Ways to Save on Pregnancy Expenses

Oh baby! Shopping for your soon-to-be bundle of joy can be as frugal as it is fun with if you know what to look for — and where.

How the Banks Were Fleeced -- A Primer to Mortgage Fraud

Have you seen homes in your neighborhood sell for unreasonable prices and quickly end up in foreclosure? If this is a common occurence then perhaps there is a ring of thieves commi

13 Small Kitchen Appliances That Aren't Worth the Money

Culinary gadgets may look irresistible in the store, but they're really just clutter on your countertop and a drag on your budget.

What to Buy, and Avoid Buying, in January

Believe it or not, January is a great time to find deals on winter wear. Read on to learn what else is on sale (and what isn't) as another new year begins.

25 Last Minute Gifts That Keep on Giving

In a bind for a last-minute gift that isn't, well, lackluster? Here are 25 perfect presents that keep the cheer coming.

8 Things to Wait Until After Christmas to Buy

Sure, Black Friday gets all the big discount hype, but the deals post-Christmas can't be beat!