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Essential Money Lessons for Recent Grads

Learning the ins and out of managing money can be daunting, especially for young adults. Master these financial fundamentals to get off to a good start.

No Pulling! Dogs Walk Easy With the Easy Walk Harness

Neither dog nor handler enjoys the walk when there's too much pulling. The Easy Walk Harness uses clever design and dog psychology for a relaxing stroll.

Frugalize any recipe

My wife picked up a cookbook at the library--one of those beautiful cookbooks with a gorgeous pictures of each dish. It had an above-average number of dishes that appealed to me.

Book Review: Eco-Friendly Families (Win a Copy!)

I didn’t know what to expect when I started into Eco-Friendly Families by Helen Coronato. I am, after all, only considered “moderately green.” Would this book, with over 200 page

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Best Travel Planning Tips?

Tell us your best travel planning tips and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Huge Credit Card Bill

That hefty credit card bill finding it's way to your mailbox is packing a punch — and to more than just your wallet.

Treat yourself to SELF with a free subscription

Quick deal to start the weekend off just right. SELF magazine is giving away FREE subscriptions to their popular women's publication. Covering everything from fitness and food to h

5 Homebuying Questions You're Embarrassed to Ask

New homeownership comes with more new terms and phrases than one can keep up with. Don't be embarrassed to ask these questions!

12 Unique Ways to Score a Job Interview

If you want to move from applicant to interviewee, don't just send a resume and cross your fingers — try one of these creative methods instead.

12 Questions to Ask Before You Take a Job Offer

So, you've got a job offer on the table. But before you sign anything, make sure you get the answers to some important questions.

The 5 Best Mattresses

Your mattress can affect how you sleep — and how you sleep can affect almost everything else in your life. Rest easy with one of these great mattresses.

The 5 Best Smart Scales

Weighing yourself is never fun, but you can make it painless with the right scale. Just use any of these smart scales and your weigh-ins will never suck.

5 Times Personal Loans May Be Better Than Credit Cards

Sometimes getting a personal loan is a better choice than using your credit cards.

10 Tricks to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook

Keeping tidy while cooking makes for better meals and easier clean-up, and it doesn't take a lot of effort with these labor-saving shortcuts.

America Is the No Vacation Nation

Studies show that Americans are not using all their vacation time and are not given as much vacation time as other developed countries to begin with.

28 Ways to Have Cheap Halloween Fun

Halloween spending has come to rival the Christmas shopping season -- a boon to retailers but not so much to debt-strapped consumers. Here are some ideas for skipping Halloween exp

6 Highly Effective Ways to Save Without Clipping a Coupon

You save big bucks on your next shopping trip, no coupon-clipping required. It's easier than you think!

How to Get Your Finances Back on Track After Losing Everything

Money setbacks happen. Even when it feels like you've lost everything, you can rebuild.

Life After Bankruptcy: What's Next?

There are repercussions to filing for bankruptcy, but like with other setbacks in life, you can recover. There is always hope!

4 Easy-to-Fix Reasons Your Savings Account Isn't Growing

Don't get frustrated by a stunted savings account. Make these moves instead to help your money grow.