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Execution, Not Ideas, is Key. Duh!

Do you have many ideas but you've never put them into action? Admit it, you are lazy, and you lack the talent of initiation.

How to Downsize and Declutter

Here's a simple timeline for sorting and decluttering painlessly with a three-phase strategy: 3-month plan, 6-month plan, and the year-or-more plan.

The Ultimate List of Hangover Cures

The party season is almost upon us, and you'll have more than enough occasions to drink a little more than you should. Are there any good hangover cures out there? It turns out the

Best Money Tips: The Best Times to Buy New Smartphones

Today we found articles on the best times to buy new smartphones at a discount, fun spring activities, and the highest-paying jobs you can get without a degree.

Ask the Readers: How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Family? (Chance to Win!)

Tell us how much it costs to raise a family for a chance to win!

14 Pricey Things You Shouldn't Buy (And What to Get Instead)

If you've got caviar tastes and a fishstick budget, buy domestic. That and 13 other great cheap alternatives on the other side of the click.

Best Money Tips: 75 Things You Don't Need to Buy

Today we found articles on things you really don’t need to buy, budget-friendly ways to do retail therapy, and apps that pay you for your selfies.

Share Your Thoughts: Consolidating Student Loans

What should one reader do to consolidate his student loan payments?

5 Times It's OK to Be "Selfish" With Your Money

Being selfish isn't always a bad thing. Especially when it comes to certain situations involving your money.

7 Fresh Veggies You Can Grow From Kitchen Scraps

Don't discard those onion tops or avocado seeds! Plant them in your garden instead and grow your own.

If You're Doing These 5 Things, Your Saving Efforts Are for Nothing

Saving is hard, but chances are, if you're doing any of this stuff with your money, you're not saving at all.

5 Ways to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Make those New Year's resolutions last all year with these techniques to help new habits stick.

How to Handle a Massive Medical Bill

Surprise medical bills can torpedo even the most well-planned budget. These simple steps help minimize the financial pain.

5 Ways to Save Money in the New Year

Make 2011 your best financial year yet with these tips to jump-start your savings.

11 Easy Ways to Fix Your Whole Life This Summer

Rather than focusing on getting your body "bikini-ready," make a few easy lifestyle changes and live your best life.

10 Amazing Veggie Burgers to Make Tonight

Store bought veggie burgers aren't very frugal (and not very delicious). Make your own at home for a cheaper and tastier alternative.

9 Signs Your Work-Life Balance Is Off

If you think work-life balance is checking emails in the checkout line, it's time to re-evaluate.

9 Items City-Dwelling Dudes Should Keep in Their Bags

Guys don't need much, but these essential items should be in every man's everyday bag.

Save Money with a Dependent Care Tax Credit and FSA

If you pay for day care or other services, you may be able to save thousands with an FSA, the Child and Dependent Care Credit, or both.

Best Money Tips: Save Money on Event Tickets

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save money on event tickets, how to fall back in love with your job, and free things to do this year.