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Great Financial Gifts for Children

Financial management is one of the most important lessons you can teach children — start early with these great (and fun!) financial gifts for kids.

Deal: 50" HDTV, XBox 360, Halo 3, 1600 XBox Live points AND a $100 NFLshop certificate, all for under $1100.

It's Friday, it's time for another deal. I must preface this by saying I'm not really a huge fan of the XBox 360, not because it's a bad console but I'm no fan of the reliability r

How to Entertain Your Grandkids Without Going Broke

Keeping the grandkids entertained doesn't require the latest game system and a bucket of cash. You can do it for next to nothing… and they'll love it.

10 Pointless Fees That Are Sabotaging Your Budget

Just because you have been paying that fee doesn't mean you need to keep on paying it.

Don't Let Your Bank Pick Your Homeowner's Insurance

If you let your home insurance lapse, your bank can force you to pay insurance that can cost 5 to 10 times as much. Learn how to avoid this predicament.

A Google employee perk we can all get free

I recently found an amazing (and I don't use that word lightly) resource from Google that I think is completely under-used and seriously under-marketed. This resource is cal

Are Starter Homes Still a Thing?

Starter homes used to be the norm. But in today's housing market, you might not need those homeowner training wheels.

Here's How Billionaires Are Preparing for the End of the World

If you're rich enough, you can live out the end of the world in true luxury.

Doubling Your Money with the Rule of 72

Did you ever wonder how financial professionals can so quickly mentally calculate how much money you’ll have in 30 years based on an investment return? Seems like magic, huh? Well,

How to Turn Groceries Into Gasoline

Grocery store gas discount programs can be a great way to save money on fuel — if you shop wisely. Learn how to make the most of these discounts.

Start Saving More With This One, Simple Tool

If you're struggling to get by paycheck to paycheck, a spending book will help track where your money is going — and where you can start saving.

4 Common Household Leaks You Can Fix Without a Plumber

If your water bill is rising, and you can't afford a plumber, roll up your sleeves and find and fix those costly leaks yourself. You can do this!

Money Resolutions: 6 Ways to Take Control in 2013

The start of the new year is a great time to give your saving and investment strategy a makeover. Here's how to get started.

5 Signs It's Time to Find a New Bank

Poor service, endless fees, inconvenient locations… Why put up with it when you can go elsewhere for banking services?

The 7 Best Conversation Starters

Why stick with the old "What do you do?" to get to know someone new? Try one of these openers at your next gathering and let us know what you think!

Travel Planning With Class

Bring up class and most people start to get touchy. Unfortunately, it's an unavoidable reality when traveling. Different groups of travelers define themselves and others by cla

How to Create a Financial 5 Year Plan

To improve your financial future, you must first decide on your financial goals and then create a plan to reach them. Here's how to do both.

The 5 Best Eyebrow Powders

Perfectly polished brows are the key to unlocking your beauty. Add any of these amazing five eyebrow powders to your makeup routine.

The 5 Best High Yield CDs

"High yield" does not describe many savings accounts and CDs these days, but these five banks offer the best yields currently available.

The 5 Best Mid-Sized Cities for Millennials

You don't have to make it there to make it somewhere. Enjoy big city living without the big city cost in these five medium-sized metropolises.