During the December holidays, it can feel super stressful to even THINK about preparing for the new year. Don't worry! Follow this list, and you'll be ready for 2013.
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The more I talk to people about eBay, the more they are annoyed by one simple fact; the auctions are not, well, auctions any more. Auction sniping and the ensuing last-second biddi
Rather than face an untimely layoff, why not join millions of savvy entrepreneurs and start a business of your own? Here’s how someone with no capital can create their own schedule
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Holiday baking is a sweet tradition, and you'll find plenty of traditional holiday baking ideas here, plus a few new ones for some sweet holiday surprises.
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25 Things to Do Before the New Year
During the December holidays, it can feel super stressful to even THINK about preparing for the new year. Don't worry! Follow this list, and you'll be ready for 2013.
The Pros and Cons of Autopay
Is bill autopay the answer to your problems, or just another problem? As with so many things, it's likely a little of both.
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One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef
25 Reasons Why It's Good to Know Your Neighbors
When there's something strange in the neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Your neighbors, of course! Discover all the great reasons to know who's next door.
10 Things You Can Totally Regift — And 7 Things You Shouldn't
What to do with those unused candles, frying pans, or ugly sweaters? Regift them, of course!
Mental Accounting: Why You Blow Your Tax Refund but Not Your Raise
Learn why we treat some money differently from other money — and how to get a better overall grip on your finances.
10 Ways to Acquire Cheap Formal Wear
You can be cheap without looking cheap — just follow this guide to finding inexpensive, great-looking tuxes and gowns.
6 Best Jobs for Working Moms and Dads
Finding the right work-life balance as a parent isn't easy. These six jobs are wonderfully accommodating for working moms and dads.
21 Times Spending More Will Save You Money
Spending money to save money may sound counterintuitive, but these 21 buys will surely help you pinch pennies in the long-run.
No Hot Water: Now What?
It has happened to the best of us. You step into the shower, fiddling with the temp controls, only to find there is no hot water. You can curse and you can cry, but even the spee
Will Guns Change the Way eBay Auctions Operate?
The more I talk to people about eBay, the more they are annoyed by one simple fact; the auctions are not, well, auctions any more. Auction sniping and the ensuing last-second biddi
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Cook At Home?
Tell us how often you cook at home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Small Businesses That Are Free or Cost Little to Start Up
Rather than face an untimely layoff, why not join millions of savvy entrepreneurs and start a business of your own? Here’s how someone with no capital can create their own schedule
7 Financial Lessons From Breaking Bad
Whether or not you think Walter White got the end he deserved, his rise and fall as a drug kingpin does have something to teach about sensible money management.
15 Delicious Gifts You Can Bake
Holiday baking is a sweet tradition, and you'll find plenty of traditional holiday baking ideas here, plus a few new ones for some sweet holiday surprises.
The 5 Best Routers
One of the biggest Internet rip-offs? Internet service providers charge you to rent their routers. Save money by getting one of these.
7 Telltale Signs a Good Deal Is a Bad Deal
Sometimes, a screamin' deal is really just smoke and mirrors. Don't get taken by these bad deals in disguise.
Can Your Spouse be a Dependent on Your Taxes?
We all want a lower tax burden. When your spouse earns much less, you may be tempted to claim them as a dependent. Should You?
What to Do With Your Wedding Dress After the Big Day
Whether sold for cash or donated for a tax break, give your wedding dress more to do after the big day than hide in your closet.
20 Smart Ways to Spend Your Loose Change
Keep loose change in a dedicated place, and in no time you'll have a nice chunk of change to put to good use. Here are 20 ideas to get you started.