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How Free Extended Warranties Work on Credit Cards

Did your pricey purchase break just months after your warranty expired? Your credit card has you covered.

Make Your Own Ketchup

Zingy and filled with tomato goodness, this easy-to-make ketchup can provide better flavor than the store-bought stuff.

Don't Ruin the Party: 11 Things Guests With Good Social Skills Never Do

If you want to get invited to your host's next shindig, don't do this!

The 5 Best Diapers

Keeping your baby clean and accident-free isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these diapers and there's will much less mess with your little one.

This One Mistake Could Delay Your Retirement by 10 Years

Buying a home is a big decision and if you don't do it right, you could be paying for years and years. Use cash flow to help make the right choice.

They Offered You a Promotion and No Pay Raise. Now What?

These days, a shiny new job title doesn't always mean more money. Weigh your options before you accept a promotion without a pay raise.

5 Reasons Stealth Wealth Is the Best Wealth

Stealthy money is healthy money.

25 Fun, Frugal Things to Do Tonight Besides Watch TV

Get up offa that couch, switch off the TV, and spend some quality time tonight with your family or your finances or your favorite loyal friend.

8 Easy Health and Fitness Tricks for Travelers

Don't kiss healthy habits goodbye just because you're on vacation! Try these simple routines to stay fit when you're far from home.

Why I Still Write Paper Checks

I know people who never write checks, but I'm not one of them. Here's why.

How These 8 Company Stocks Fared Following Scandal

From oil spills to exploding phones, these companies are no strangers to scandal. How has it affected their shareholders?

8 Ways to Get Fit While Hanging Out With Animals

Yes, you can get in shape and hang out with your four-legged friends at the same time!

10 Surprising Ways to Use Bungee Cords

Bungee cords come in many colors and sizes and that means you can be stylish when you're using them for more than tying down loose loads.

4 New Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund

You've heard it all before: You need an emergency fund. See if these new persuaders don't convince you.

How to Make Your Kids Room Look Awesome for Under $100

You don't have to spend a lot to gussy up a kid's room — you just need some creativity and a sense of humor. Get inspired with these fun ideas.

How to Secure Business Financing Without a Personal Guarantee

You can build your business credit fairly quickly and potentially eliminate the need for a personal guarantee if you plan for it from the outset.

Cheap, Quick Homemade Breakfasts

Whether you're wide-eyed or totally groggy in the morning, there's a cheap, quick, at-home breakfast for you. Try one of these great morning noshes.

6 Creative Ways to Save Money With Bulk Buying

Don't limit your bulk buys to big box warehouse stores. From meat to gas, there are bulk buy opportunities aplenty to help you save a whole lot more.

7 Makeup Items You Should Ditch Today

Whether your makeup drawer is cluttered or super organized, take a moment this spring to clear it of these potentially harmful beauty products.

7 Portable, Affordable Fitness Gear Items for Travelers

Keep fit on the road with these seven pieces of fitness equipment.