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This Is How the High Cost of Cheap Gas Hurts You

Turns out cheap gas isn't so cheap after all.

Make These 5 Money Moves Before Applying for a Mortgage

It might seem like everyone under the sun gets approved for a mortgage, but don't be fooled — home loans are no joke. Make these money moves before applying.

8 Ways to Get Paid to Read

The next time you're relaxing with a good book you could be getting paid for it.

How to travel to and from Canada

Getting to and from Canada is getting to be a real pain in the ass. [more]

The 8 Things That Are Always Cheaper at Target

Target is hitting the bullseye for ultra-low pricing on these eight products. Shop smart and save with these choices.

The 5 Best Pet Flea Shampoos

Keeping fleas away from your pets during summer isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pet flea shampoos and they'll stay flea-free.

How to Manage Your Money During a Spousal Separation

If you and your spouse decide to separate, you'll still need to agree on how to handle your money — together. Here's how.

What You Don't Know About Sushi

Think you know a thing or two about sushi, eh? I thought the same thing until Trevor Corson, author of The Zen of Fish made a guest appearance on my local radio station to dispe

7 Cheap Treatments for Year-Round Allergies

If you’re like me, your allergies don’t always stop with the changing of the seasons. If you too are unwilling or unable to budget more than $700 a year on prescription allergy med

11 Open House Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow

You may be excited about finding your dream home, but you still need to mind your manners at an open house.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Give to Charity?

Tell us how you give to charity and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

12 Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work

Apart from the satisfaction of a job well done, becoming better at your job can lead to a raise or a promotion (or both!). Here's how to make it happen.

5 Questions You Should Ask at Every Job Interview

Don't waste an opportunity — be sure to ask these questions during your next job interview to help determine whether the position is the right fit for you.

Wage slave, debt slave

This article has its roots in an article I wrote some time ago that used the terms wage slave and debt peonage—terms that some people objected to. Those making free choices aren't

12 Everyday Money Tasks You've Been Doing Wrong

Minimum payments, retail therapy, yikes! Don't let these bad money blunders burn through your cash.

How to Spring Clean Your Whole Life — One Step at a Time

Spring cleaning can seem overwhelming, but there is a way to organize your entire life, one step at a time.

5 Tips to Cut Moving Expenses

Moving is stressful and expensive, but there are ways to cut costs. Trust me: I've worked for a moving company.

20 Delicious Recipes for Canned Clams

Canned clams may not top everybody's list of favorite seafood staples, and that's a shame, because the affordable bivalve is delicious in dips, soups, pastas and more.

Stop Slouching! 5 Ways to Improve Your Posture

Studies show a link between poor posture and poor health. Make your mother proud; stop slouching with these five simple ways to improve your posture.

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Summer Activities?

Tell us about your favorite summer activities and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!