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6 Ways to Celebrate a Raise Without Spending It All

When you get a raise, it's tempting to go all out and celebrate. You can still do that — without spending all your new hard-earned dollars.

6 Mosquito-Repellent Plants With a Dual Purpose

These inexpensive herbs and flowers can add decoration to your garden and flavor to your meals...and they just happen to deter mosquitoes too!

The 5 Best Contour Powders

Make your skin look flawless by using the right contour powder for your face. Any of these five best contour powders are great choices!

What Americans Can Learn From How the Rest of the World Saves Energy

After traveling to Europe and Australia, one writer has learned a several energy-saving tips that he's eager to bring home.

How to Travel Internationally With Your Kids

Traveling with your kids in tow can get expensive and chaotic. Here's how to minimize the costs, and the frustration.

Great Ways to Advertise Your Yard Sale

Having a yard sale to get rid of your clutter is great! Well...it is if anyone shows up. Ensure that they do with these advertising techniques.

Best Money Tips: Stock Up on These Fall Pantry Staples

Today we found some great articles on pantry items to stock up on this fall, signs you’re about to be fired, and an easy way to improve your exercise technique.

25 Things You Shouldn't Buy at the Grocery Store

The grocery store has become a one-stop shop for a variety of items. But doing all of your shopping at the Piggly Wiggly might be costing you serious cash.

5 ways to get better sleep...TONIGHT!!!

I'm not what you would call "A Good Sleeper." Never have been, at least not as long as I can remember. Since going through a day zombie-like is not fun (and not very

Get Ready for Christmas: 7 Things You Should Do Today

It can be frustrating to see stores roll out Christmas displays so early, but you can save money and sanity if you start thinking about the holidays now too.

Best Money Tips: How Much You Should Spend in Retirement

Today we found articles on how much you should spend in retirement, ways to save money on Father’s Day gifts, and how to use your vacation to improve your everyday life.

Finding the Right Job: There’s Plenty of Phish in the Sea

My husband and I are no strangers to the job hunt scene. Before he was even out of college, we were scouring the newspapers, searching the onli

Does a plastic cork make for a lousy wine?

I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this

The 5 Best Money Podcasts

You can find podcasts about everything, even personal finance. Add these to your queue and improve your finances whenever the time is right.

The 5 Worst Money Mistakes New Grads Make

You're leaving college and entering the wonderful world of adulthood. This means avoiding the money mishaps that can throw your life off course.

How to Find Free Campsites in the U.S.

Looking to save money on your next camping trip? Here's how to book a campsite that's completely free.

Save Big at These 4 Discount Supermarkets

Skip the major markets and check out one of these discount grocers instead — you might slash your food bill in half!

Here's When You Should Switch to Your Partner's Health Insurance

Ready to jump ship from your work-offered health insurance to your spouse's? Be sure to weigh these six key factors first.

Pay yourself last is okay too

Every book on personal finance says that you should pay yourself first--get the money out of your checking account and you won't even know it's missing. There's a lot o

Saving for Retirement: Highlights From Our Chat With CalSavers

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with CalSavers on Saving for Retirement!