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Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?

The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch

Eat Better and Save Money With These Easy Two-Night Meals

Not up to meal planning for a whole week? Meal plan for two days with these first night dinners that offer plenty of delicious next night options.

7 Style Secrets for Women That Flatter Every Shape

Whatever your shape, you can flatter it with the right fashion choices, from fit, to pattern, to accessories. Learn how!

Selling Your Groupon Coupons

If you've bought a Groupon or Living Social coupon but can't (or don't want to) use it, these sites will help you sell it to someone who wants it.

Which is Cheaper: Flying or Driving?

Is it cheaper to fly or to drive to your destination? There are some good rules of thumb to follow when deciding whether to drive or fly.

Curing Warts, Removing Splinters, and 19 Other Bizarre Uses for Banana Peels

From greening your garden to moistening meat, banana peels have plenty of surprising uses. Plus, discover 7 bonus uses for bananas themselves.

3 Ways a Master's Degree Can Boost Your Career

Want a chance to mingle with upper management? Getting a master's degree gives you more than just education — it can be a shortcut to network your way up.

Best Money Tips: Make Fewer Mistakes

Today we found some great articles on how to make fewer mistakes, the 10 golden rules of saving on everything, and warning signs to help you know if you are spending too much!

10 Jobs That Robots Can't Do, Yet

It seems like every day, robots take over more jobs. But for now, these career fields are safe.

How to Sell a Home Without a Traditional Agent

Real estate agents take a hefty commission from your home sale. Want to avoid that financial hit? You can sell your home without a traditional agent.

25 Productive Things to Do on a Rainy Day

Dreary drizzle might be demotivating, but there's no reason you can't get things done. The next time you're stuck inside, do one (or more!) of these 25 things.

5 Ways Even Ordinary People Can Become Paid Models

You don't have to look like Giselle Bundchen to make serious cash modeling. You just need to know where your look is in demand.

How to Budget When You're No Longer Broke

You went from barely making ends meet to being flush with cash. Don't abandon your broke budget!

15 Ways to Gain More Confidence Today

Feeling blah? Down on yourself? Plain-old crummy? If you need a pick-me-up, follow these suggestions for a quick confidence boost.

10 Ways Even Shy People Can Fake Confidence and Get Ahead

Fake it 'til you make it is a lot easier said than done. Even shrinking violets can exude confidence with these simple posture and speech hacks.

The 5 Best Blackout Curtains

Sleeping when the sun is up isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these blackout curtains and the sun will never disturb your snooze again.

Why you can't trust a real estate agent.

Surely a real estate agent would want to get you the very best price for your home. After all, they earn commission. The more they sell it for, the more they make, right? [more]

5 Signs You're Ready to Sell Your House

The housing market is red-hot. But are you truly ready to sell?

How to Be Frugal (Without Becoming a Hermit)

Being frugal doesn't mean being stuck at home alone reading library books and watching free TV. Discover how to save money — and get out of your house.

What You Should Ask Your Financial Adviser at Your Annual Meeting

Financial advisers are there to answer your major money questions. Make sure you're asking these big ones whenever you meet!