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Forgiven Mortgage Debt May Lead to Huge Tax Bills

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act is expiring at the end 2012. Find out what it could mean for you in the coming year.

5 Financial Risks Worth Taking

It can be hard to put our money "at risk." It can be even riskier not to.

Best Money Tips: Secrets of Incredibly Productive People

Today we found some great articles on the secrets of incredibly productive people, reasons why you’ll never get rich, and how to handle three awkward money situations.

5 Habits Science Says Will Make You Smarter

Give your a gray matter a boost. These five habits will make you sharper, more alert, smarter, and cleverest of all — they're easy.

10 Wonderful Ways to Use Wallpaper

Forget the stuffy wallpaper at your great aunt's house — these trendy wallpaper projects are super stylish. How will you put wallpaper to creative use?

Turn Off the Oven: 25 No-Cook Meals

Hot? Tired? Dread touching your oven? Don't worry — these 25 recipes will help you eat for cheap while keeping cool.

4 Times Student Loan Refinancing Can Save You Big

To re-fi or not to re-fi… managing a student loan today is surprisingly complex. Consider these factors before you decide.

The Types of Health Insurance Plans

When you're trying to navigate the health care maze, it can be difficult to even know what kind of plan you need. Eliminate the mystery with this guide.

How to Beat Grocery Price Increases

Facing grocery price increases caused by food shortages can be daunting — but with these frugal techniques, you can drastically cut your bill.

Best Money Tips: How to Get the Most Cash at Your Yard Sale

Today we found a step-by-step guide for getting the most cash at your yard sale, the best places to score cheap Halloween candy, and ways to fight groggy mornings.

Training Your Dog: 9 Hazardous Habits (and How to Break Them)

A dog doesn't need to graduate from an (expensive) obedience school to be good. Learn how to teach him the habits that will keep you both happy.

Best Money Tips: 70 Money Skills Everyone Should Know

Today we found 70 essential money skills everyone should know, what to look for in your side hustle business, and personal finance principles for a richer life.

10 Easy, Delicious Canned Cranberry Recipes

An abundance of leftover canned cranberry just may be your ticket to a new, delicious dish. Stock up and enjoy cranberry year 'round!

Sit in on a Class at MIT for Free!

What do John Hopkins, the University of Notre Dame, and Osaka University of Japan have in common? They all offer free access to their online in

Personal Finance Blogs: Highlights From Our Conversation With The Plutus Awards

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with The Plutus Awards on personal finance blogs!

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

Ask the Readers: Do You Buy or Pack Your Lunch?

Tell us if you buy or pack your lunch and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: How to Juice on a Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on how to juice on a budget, choosing productivity tools, and investing in real estate without speculating.

5 Surprising Ways Social Media Stars Make Money

Unboxing toys and gadgets and sharing Minecraft tips and tricks nets superstar Instagrammers and YouTubers millions of dollars every year. That's right: millions.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Get a Job Quickly

Today we found some stellar articles on ways to get a job quick, upping your LinkedIn game, and tips for finding and using online coupons.