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12 Easy Ways to Save on Common Beauty Buys

Want to look like a million bucks without spending a million bucks? These beauty hacks will have you saving in no time.

6 Affordable Kid-Free Vacation Ideas

You've earned some time away from the kiddos. These trips will let you enjoy some kid-free time without breaking the bank.

10 Easy Holiday Lighting Hacks

Get that festive glow the frugal way with these helpful Christmas lighting hacks.

Best Money Tips: Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Today we found some great articles on mistakes to avoid when selling your home, changing your life for the better, and revitalizing your finances.

The 5 Best Jump Starter Kits

There are few things worse than car trouble, but the right tools can minimize the misery. Use any of these jump starter kits the next time your car won't start.

3 Ways to Travel Free (Or At Least Really Darned Cheap!)

How would you like to get out and "see the world"? Visit the Carthage Ruins or spend a week just hiking across Europe. Paris, Italy or maybe the Bahamas... there's really just no e

11 Financial Moves to Make the Moment You Get Fired

Getting fired can feel like your world is falling apart. Make these financial moves right away and you'll start putting it back together again.

Trim Costs with Cheaper Kid's Haircuts

A recent tabloid article compares the homemade hairstyle of Brangelina's toddler with the designer salon-style of Tom and Katie Cruise's kid. Is there a happy and frugal medium fo

How Much Does it Cost Every Time you Get Into Your Car?

I was horrified when I discovered exactly how much it costs me to drive into town for groceries. Do you know exactly how much it costs you?

Beginning the Free Life Insurance Quote Process

If you have a high-risk condition or you're looking for a life insurance policy that doesn't require a medical exam, please give us a call!

These 10 Simple Swaps Will Make Your Baking So Much Better

Next time you find yourself short on butter, oil, or other pantry-staples mid-recipe, one of these tasty swaps just might save the day.

Want a Company to Hear You? Talk to Their “People.”

Sure, you could call a company's customer service line in times of trouble. I've done it in the past with excellent results. I've also run into the occasional “I don't care.” Th

The Avocado Face Mask and Other Natural Beauty Experiments

Use these recipes to make an avocado face mask and other DIY natural beauty products.

Tips for Playing Credit Card Roulette

It's exciting, it's risky, and it means you might get to eat for free -- or pay the entire bill. Discover the fun and danger of credit card roulette.

Protecting Yourself from Medical Billing Mistakes

By some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills out there have mistakes on them, so it’s in your best interest to know what you’re being charged for.

Cyber Monday Tips From Our Senior Editor

In this interview with FOX 5 in Washington DC, our Senior Editor tells you about the best Cyber Monday deals and ways to save even more.

Best Money Tips: Small and Big Ways to Save Money

Today we found some great articles on small and big ways to ave money, working out on a budget, and financial to-dos for 2014.

Your Web Presence Will Soon Be More Valuable Than Your Credit Rating

Soon it won't be enough to remove those compromising tweets and selfies. To succeed and prosper, you need to build an attractive online persona.

Learn good financial habits from your parents. Or not.

One of the big advantages that children of the middle-class and wealthy have is that they grow up in a household where a huge amount of financial knowledge is embedded in its day-t

The 7 Worst Money Mistakes Married People Make

For many couples, money is the biggest source of stress — often because of these critical marriage and money mistakes. Are you and your spouse making them?