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The 5 Best Refrigerators

Get the best combination of energy efficiency and organization with one of these excellent refrigerators.

Will 4.5% mortgage rates jumpstart the housing market?

It seems like everyday the folks in Washington are rolling out a new plan to fix our economy. The Federal Reserve is running out of room to cut their federal funds rate, so now th

The Cheap Lazy Foodie: 3 Frugal Dishes Without Compromise

3 frugal, easy, and tasty recipes for the lazy and broke foodie.

Science Shows That Saying Thanks Can Improve Your Health and Happiness

You really do have a lot to be thankful for. Discover why making a regular habit of expressing gratitude for those things is good for mind, body, and soul.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money This Halloween

Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money this Halloween, money mistakes to avoid when trying to save money, and creating a family budget.

Best Money Tips: How to Retire By 55

Today we found a strategy for early retirement, questions that will help you declutter, and the details on Hulu’s new cable TV service.

Three bad ways to fund mortgage lending (and maybe a good way)

Any institution that wants to fund mortgages has a problem. They want to lend the money out for thirty years, but the money they have to lend comes from deposits that can be withdr

8 Quotes to Inspire Your Dream Career

If your current pays-the-bills job isn't your dream career, this collection of wisdom just might give you the push you need to find more joyful work.

Flashback Friday: 102 Amazing Food Hacks You Have to Try This Summer

Looking to switch up your food routine for summer? Start with these delicious summer food hacks.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/29

Today's great deals include 50% off Halloween candy, sweaters under $50, cordless electric kettle $29.99, and more!

These 10 Frugal Lunches Are Delicious Hot or Cold

Tired of hot lunch, when it's warmer outside? These lunches are versatile in temperature, and amazing in taste.

6 Ways to Score Free Food at Chick-fil-A

Love Chick-fil-A? Get your fill — or more — with discounts and freebies from the popular quick serve chicken sandwich chain.

Walgreens Clinics Provide Free Health Care for the (Very) Recently Unemployed

If you’ve found yourself avoiding the doctor because you’re recently laid off and not sure what to do, we’ve got news for you! Walgreens Take Care clinics are opening their doors

The 5 Best Treadmills

No more excuses! Having a treadmill at home can make it a lot easier to exercise. Here are our picks for the five best.

12 Crucial Things Homebuyers Overlook at Open Houses

Know the difference between the things that matter and those that don't, when looking at an open house.

Buying a Rental Car? Here's What You Need to Know

From mileage and maintenance, to costs and red flags, here's everything you need to know about buying a former rental car.

How to Build Credit Without Using Credit Cards

You need to build your credit history, but you want to do it without traditional credit cards. Okay! Here's where you can start.

Little Road Trips Here and There: Little Savings Everywhere

While we’ve been pondering shorter vacations, staycations, and the like, there is nothing like the great American road trip to feel truly connected to this great land of ours. It d

Ask The Readers: What is Your Personal Finance "Story?" (A Chance to Win $10!)

Everyone is writing a book these days (even a few personal finance blogs we know.. *ahem*). If you could, what would you call it? What would you cover? Answer for your chance to

These Are the 8 Most Common Homebuying Mistakes Foreclosure Experts See

A HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counselor shares what she's learned helping homeowners through the housing crisis — and how you can avoid the same fate.