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Don't Make These 5 Laptop-Buying Mistakes

Avoid making these five purchasing mistakes the next time you buy a laptop, and you'll save yourself a bundle.

Back to Reality: Coming Down after the Holidays

Whatever holidays you celebrate in November, December, and January, they're over now. We spend November and December gearing up, getting ready, anticipating days off from work, tra

3 Cheap and Easy Formulas for Homemade Windshield De-Icer (Plus Bonus Tips)

It’s that dreaded time of year. Each trip to town requires a 10-minute pre-start on my car, and the hated task of scraping my windshield. There are several options to help you wi

Never Borrow Money for These 5 Buys

You really, really want it... and oh, that credit offer just looks so tempting! But be forewarned — you'll regret it if you buy it.

Building a Better Business

In the early days of your startup, try and do as much as you can for free. You’d be surprised at how easy it is to save money by thinking just a little creatively.

Get a quick $2000...just by using your ears.

How's your hearing? Think you have the kind of listening skills that would put the CIA to shame? Well, there's a website out there that's ready to put its money where its mouth is.

Going to Be a Mommy? Know Your Rights

What if you have an employer that is not committed to accommodating your choice to bear children? The good news is you have rights.

The Economic Stimulus Bill: Will The Heavy Debt Be Worth It?

The economic stimulus bill has been hotly debated, not just in Congress but also on Main Street. Now that we know what will be getting funding from this package, many are wondering

7 Nutrients You Need More Of

The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified a handful of vitamins and minerals Americans weren't getting enough of. What are these seven nutrients, exactly?

Is Student Loan Debt as Bad as It Seems?

Student loan debt is clearly a major financial burden for recent grads, but is it as bad as other kinds of debt?

Get Over the Hump Like a Soldier (Book Giveaway)

Learn how to keep the motivation going after the initial excitement of going after your financial goals has worn off.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 11/12

Today's deals include 35% off LeapFrog Toys, $520 off Invicta Mens Watch, 70% off Ice Age 1-4 Christmas Collection on Blu-ray, and more!

Where to Turn for Help When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund

If we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times — you need an emergency fund! But if disaster strikes, these last-minute answers can cover a cash crunch.

How to Get More Sleep Without Spending More Time in Bed

Would you like to sleep better without spending more time in bed? The key to a more restful night is here!

7 Ways to Protect Yourself From Theft While Traveling

Vacation is meant to be relaxing. Don't let thieves spoil it!

How to Make Your Fortune: Become Your Own Hero

Your average fictional hero can teach us a lot about living in the real world, starting with understanding motivation and goals, and finding a way to reach them.

6 Weird Things People Sell for Cash

When the recession began to really hit home, there was plenty of chatter about selling your plasma, undergoing paid medical tests, and even cutting off your lovely locks for a prof

The 5 Best Bluetooth Headsets

If you spend a lot of time on your phone, a bluetooth headset is a must-have tool. Here are our picks for the five best.

Here's How the Major Airlines Determine When and How You Board

Up the odds of scoring a bulkhead or an emergency exit seat and avoid the middle seat with this guide to airline boarding practices.

The 5 Best Men's Cross Training Shoes

When you want to get fit, you need the right footwear. Just put on any of these five cross training shoes and your stride will remain strong.