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The 5 Best Detangling Sprays

A detangling spray leaves hair easy to brush, which means keeping it manageable and healthy is no chore. These five bests are all good choices.

Score! How to Host a Great Game Night

If you want to have fun and socialize without dropping lots of cash, a game night is totally the answer. Here's how to make it awesome.

8 Reasons You're Bad at Money — And How to Fix It ASAP

Bad money habits are hard to break — but you can do it. It's time to ditch the excuses and fix your finances.

The 5 Best Instant Tents

Setting up a tent quickly isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these instant tents and you can pop up a cozy shelter in a flash.

8 Technologies We Wish Were Never Invented

The future is now — and it's slightly more annoying, unhealthy, and destructive than we we ever dreamed of. Where's the "undo" button?

9 Smart Financial Gifts to Give New Grads Besides Cash

New grads love cash, but these other money-oriented gifts can really help propel them into adulthood.

10 Tasty Ideas for Leftover Turkey

So it's The Day of the Turkey (at least here in the US) and we all know there will be leftovers. Since I can only eat so many TLT (Turkey, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwiches, I&#

How to Save on Babysitting Without Ending Up on the Local News

When babysitting rates hit $14 per hour — per kid! — it's time to think about cheaper (but safe) ways for parents to get stuff done and have fun.

How Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score

Not all credit inquiries will affect your credit score. Here's what you need to know about those that do and those that don't.

Frugality and the Myth of Self-Denial

Contrary to popular opinion, frugality isn't all about self-denial. Discover how little luxuries can help keep you frugal.

Seven Tips For Buying a Second Hand Car and Walking Away Happy

Here are a few tips to help make sure the second-hand car you are buying doesn't end up being a second-hand nightmare.

Using Your Roth IRA as an Emergency Fund — Ever a Good Idea?

You know you need an emergency fund, but you just don't have one. When "disaster" strikes, where can you turn for fast cash? Your Roth IRA can help.

6 Ways to Score Free Food at Chick-fil-A

Love Chick-fil-A? Get your fill — or more — with discounts and freebies from the popular quick serve chicken sandwich chain.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Bidding on Freelance Gigs (Book Giveaway)

Many aspiring freelance writers get caught in a race to the bottom on content job bidding sites. Earn what you're worth with these tips from a successful blogger.

10 Easy Luxury Hair Treatments From Your Kitchen

Many of the ingredients in pricey hair care products are derived from plants — plenty of which you probably already have in your fridge or pantry.

Master These 15 Interview Questions

Land a job interview? Great. Now seal the deal by learning how to answer these 15 common job interview questions.

31 Delicious, Cheap Recipes That Use Up Your Herb Garden

Fresh, home-grown herbs are delicious and frugal — but can often go to waste. Use up your garden's bounty in these tasty cookies, cocktails, and more!

How to Help Your Kid Build Their First Budget

Everything your teen needs to master their money starts with you. Teach them budgeting basics that will last a lifetime.

14 Fun Ways to Spend a Snow Day Indoors

Winter days can be a drag, but with the right plan, you can turn the cabin fever into lots of fun.

How Parents Save Money at Costco

Raising kids isn’t cheap, but shopping at Costco can help parents cut costs on everything from infant formula to toys.