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The 5 Best Electric Drills

No toolbox is complete without a handy electric drill for all your home improvement needs. Check out our five top picks to find the one that's best for you.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Money on Valentine's Day

Today we found articles on ways to make money on Valentine’s Day, bad cleaning habits to avoid, and retirement planning for every age.

Win a Ticket to the I_Blog Conference!

I'm speaking at this year's I_Blog Conference in Perry, Iowa and you can win a ticket to attend!

The 12 Herbs and Spices Every Pantry Should Have

Not sure what spices to stock in your pantry? These 12 herbs and spices cover most kitchen situations — whether cooking or baking.

Best Money Tips: 80+ Delicious Meals for $5 or Less

Today we found articles on amazing meals that you can make for under $5, germ magnets that need spring cleaning now, and tips to help you decide whether to rent or buy.

Best Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car

Today we found some great articles on the best time to buy a car, online jobs for college students, and Warren Buffet's tips for investing.

The Importance of Friendly Letters

Electronic messages are fast but impersonal. Learn why you should send a friendly letter instead.

20 Little Ways to Make Your Stuff Last Longer

Extend the useful life of the things you own — and extend the life of your savings account — with a few, easy, maintenances tricks.

Why One-Third of Americans Haven't Saved for Retirement

The good news is that two-thirds of Americans have saved at least something for retirement. Do any of these explanations sound familiar?

7 Habits That Are Quietly Making You Fat (and Have Nothing to Do With Eating)

Scale groaning a little more each time you step on? Lots of bad, little diet and fitness habits add up to big pounds. Think small fixes and lose it!

Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to End Bad Spending Habits

Today we found articles on simple ways to end bad spending habits, green moves that will help you save money, and weird things you can sell on eBay.

6 Alternative Ways to Do Thanksgiving

Time's almost run out to get ready for Thanksgiving. Instead of doing the usual thing again, try one of these fun takes on an old favorite holiday.

4 Exciting World Cities You Can Afford to Retire In

Retirees can stretch their pensions (and their imaginations) by retiring overseas. Consider these affordable locales and start planning now!

10 Times at Work You're Just Wasting Effort

Maybe the best way to get more done is to start doing less. Are you spinning your wheels all day at work?

What to Expect After These 5 Personal Financial Disasters

When a financial crisis hits, it helps to know exactly what to expect — and how to bounce back.

Do Daily Deals Make Good Gifts?

Groupons and other daily-deal coupons are a great way for you to save on restaurants, classes, and more...but are they also a great way to save on gifts?

Can't Pay Your Taxes? Here's What to Do

Tax season is upon us, and for many that means money owed. Here's what to do if you can't afford to make your tax payment.

I Pay for Things You Get for Free

Yup, I pay for things you get for free...and I save a lot of money in the process. Here's how you can do it too.

Best Money Tips: Make Extra Income With These Flexible Side Gigs

Today we found some great articles on flexible side gigs that will help you make some extra money, popular home upgrades that aren’t worth it, and using social media to save money.

6 Kinds of Insurance That Aren't Worth It -- And What to Do Instead

Logic tends to get overlooked when it comes to "better safe than sorry." But for these six types of insurance, safer simply isn't worth the cost.