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9 Qualities to Look for in Well-Made Clothing

Before stocking your capsule wardrobe with some sweet new outfits, make sure they're worth the cost — and will last a good long while.

Real Estate Investing Is Cheaper and Easier Than You Think

Investing in real estate can seem complicated, expensive, and risky. Truth is, even the average small investor can do it. Here's what you need to know.

18 Clever Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Shopping Bags

Plastic bags may no longer be free at your local stores. If you're going to pay for them, make sure you know how to reuse them smartly.

How (and Why) to Buy Life Insurance

Buying Life Insurance seems to be one of those “I’ve finally grown up, I guess I need life insurance” sorts of decisions you make. It often comes into play when you buy a house, ge

21 Perfect Gifts for Book Lovers

Buying books for booklovers is hard (they'd rather choose). Instead of another gift card, give them something fun that makes reading even better.

Should You Hire a Broker to Buy a Car?

Believe it or not, paying someone to buy a car for you probably won't bust your car buying budget.

Should You Become Your Parents' Caregiver?

Taking care of your parents when they get older is a very personal decision. Here are some factors you should consider in the decision-making process.

Beware, The Nasty Secret Of The Craigslist Free Section

If you love Craigslist, and use the free section to either post products or get great deals, you really need to read this. Because there’s a dirty secret to Craigslist that most pe

6 Ways to Have a Great Late-Night Workout

Late at night may be the only time you have for a workout. To make it great (and still fall asleep on time) follow these suggestions.

Another path to recovery: higher incomes

Preventing a collapse of the financial system is part of preventing a depression. However, the shorthand term for this--getting the banks able and willing to lend--is misleading.

8 Credit Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Mortgage Application

Before you send in your mortgage application, there are 8 things you must fix to have the best chance at getting approved.

How to Know When to Persevere and When to Quit

Persistence is important to success, but knowing when to walk away from a doomed effort is important, too. Read this to learn how to recognize when to quit.

7 Deadly Energy Sinners: The Energy Hogs Hiding in Your Home

You'll find power guzzlers in both likely and unlikely places around your home. But by making some fairly painless changes, you can see big savings.

Best Money Tips: 10 Basic Financial Formulas You Need to Know

Today we found articles on the basic financial formulas you need to know, simple secrets for a fast sale on your house, and what to do when your wallet is stolen.

What You Should Do If You're Stumped During an Interview

Your resume worked and you landed an interview! Don't blow it now with a bad answer to a tough question.

How to Increase the Chance of Someone Returning Your Lost Wallet

It’s not a fun feeling. You’ve reached the checkout at the grocery store, you feel into your pocket, or purse, and realize that your wallet is missing. You heart stops, you walk ou

5 Investing Basics That Can Make You Rich

Following a few fundamental strategies can mean the difference of over $100,000 over your investing lifetime. What are you waiting for? Start here!

10 Things You Can Do Today to Be Happy

Feeling good about yourself and others is not out of reach. Drop the negativity and start taking steps to feeling happy today.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Food During Road Trips

Today we found articles on ways to save on food costs during road trips, 100+ interview tips to get your dream job, and things that extremely likable people do.

Best Money Tips: How to Beat Bad Customer Service

Today we found articles on ways to beat bad customer service, grocery items you’re overspending on, and how to do a wedding for less than $10,000.