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6 Things Investors Should Know About the October Effect

October is perhaps the scariest month for investors. Or is that just a spooky myth?

13 DIY Halloween Costumes for Your Pets

Let your four-legged friends in on some Halloween fun, too. Make one of these simple and spook-tacular pet-friendly costumes.

21 Fresh Food Delivery Services That Can Save You Big

Fresh food, delivered directly to your door! Grocery delivery is all the rage right now, and these are the services to look for in your neighborhood.

Why Health Care Should be Part of Your Retirement Savings Plan, Too

Retirement planning isn't just about saving for the fun stuff. In fact, one major piece may be missing from your retirement plan.

Make Your Own Moon Sand, Dirt Cheap

While moon sand is certainly not a bank-breaker, it is costly for what is basically wet sand. So, I did a little digging and discovered a way to make your very own moon sand.

Join the rentier class

You don't hear much about the rentier class any more. Perhaps that's because we all expect to be members by retirement age. Perhaps it's because even the very wealthy

How to Pay Off These 4 Types of Debt

Before you start making significant payments towards your debt, make sure you're doing it the right way, and in the right order.

Volunteer to Travel: 11 Opportunities for Free or Very Cheap Travel

Here are 11 options for free or very cheap travel through volunteering.

10 Money Moments That Are Awkward for Everyone

Ever forget your wallet on a date? Believe it or not, there's a graceful way out of that awkward moment and these nine others, too.

Money-Making Lessons From the Girl Scouts

Slinging cookies is tough business. One Cookie Mom shares 11 money lessons she's learned from working with the Girl Scouts.

The stuff I try never to buy new

I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take tha

The 5 Best Kitchen Dish Towels

Keeping your dishes sparkly clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these kitchen dish towels and your dishes will stay forever flawless.

Have you ever seen such amazing junk?

My recent post about reusing old plastic bottles inspired me to look around at other ways to use, well, garbage. And I found a site that really made me think twice about the con

6 Places to Find Cheap (or Free!) Education

Knowledge is power, and it doesn't come cheap. Luckily, there are cheap ways to get smart and boost your career without racking up student loan debt.

Ask the Readers: What Time Management Tools Do You Use?

Tell us about your time management tools and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The 6 Monthly Telecom Bills You Can Negotiate

Tired of being gouged by your Internet, cable, or wireless provider? Pick up the phone!

The 5 Best Flosses

Keeping your teeth clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five flosses and your chompers will sparkle.

10 Holiday Gifts That You (Yes, You!) Can Make With Paper

Looking for a fun, frugal, DIY holiday gift? You can make many wonderful gifts from paper, and all you need is a little inspiration, ambition, and a few pieces of paper.

How to Improve Your Finances Using Social Media

Social media is more than just viral videos and baby pictures — use it to boost your finances, too!

7 Financial Moves You Must Make in 2014

Don't simply resolve to make these smart money moves in the coming year — actually take action!