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How The Economic Crisis Challenges Our Financial Beliefs

As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec

Why We're So Materialistic (Even Though We Know It's Dumb)

Getting control of our spending and our finances would be a lot easier if we weren't so materialistic. So why are we?

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.

15 Bad Networking Habits That Will Kill Your Job Prospects

Networking is important to a successful job search, but if you're guilty of any of these habits and gaffes, you're better off staying home to answer Craigslist ads.

6 Great Side Jobs You Can Do on Your Bicycle

Need some extra cash? A bike is all you need to get a killer side job.

5 Painless Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill

Dial in to these smart bill-lowering tactics, and watch your cell phone bill get a whole lot smaller.

The Cheapest Way to Fly to Europe

Not all frequent flyer rewards programs are created equal. Learn which programs offer the best deals on flights to Europe.

The Second-Best Way to Make your Household More Secure

You already know the best way to make your household finances more secure: emergency fund, insurance, diversified investment portfolio, marketable skills. But once you're doing

20 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Dollars

Before you tighten your belt, wring the waste out of your grocery budget with this collection of proven ways to trim food costs.

10 Great Wines Under 10 Dollars

Looking for a wine that won't cost a lot of money and still taste great? From red to white to sparkling, each of the awesome wines on this list is $10 or less.

How to Invest If You're Worried About a Stock Market Crash

Market fear is hard to shake. If you're afraid a crash is coming, you should keep on investing; here's how.

How to Protect Your Retirement Account From a Hack

You know your bank account and credit card can get hacked. But are you forgetting to monitor your hard-earned retirement savings?

10 Spa Treatments You Can Do at Home

You don't need to empty your wallet at the spa to enjoy facials, manicures, and more. Discover 10 luxurious treatments you can do on your own.

The 5 Best Camera Bags

Lugging your camera and camera accessories everywhere you go isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these camera bags and your camera will be protected at all times.

4 Money Lessons You Can Learn From the Joneses

The Joneses seem like they have it all. It turns out they have some valuable money lessons to offer, too.

7 Best World Cities for Cheap Eats

Pack a bag! These food-lovers' meccas will satisfy the itch to travel and try new cuisine — all without breaking the bank.

7 Questions to Ask Before Moving Out of State

Whether you want a change of jobs or a change of scenery, moving across the country is not a step to be taken lightly.

Urgent Care or ER? How to Decide Where to Go

You're hurt or sick, and you need quick cre. The question is — urgent care or the ER?

9 Money Questions You Should Be Able to Answer by Age 30

You're turning the big 3-0. Do you have the answers to these all-important money questions?

4 Ways to Come Clean When You've Been Financially Unfaithful

Admitting your wrongdoings to a partner is hard. Add money to the mix, and that makes things even harder.