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7 Great Sources of Financial Aid for Switching Careers

Higher education doesn't have to be out of reach. With these grants, scholarships, and fellowships, you can afford to train for a brighter future.

8 DIY Backyard Home Improvements That Save You Big

Summer's around the corner, which means extra hours in the day for home improvement. Spruce up your backyard with a spiffy and affordable project.

How to Sell Your House Despite Your Messy Kids

Kids make a mess. You can still make a quick home sale despite the disarray.

6 Ways to Make Your Home Into an Investment

Homes can be money traps. But by treating your house like an investment, you can earn money instead of losing it.

Are we over the deals at Overstock.com?

Do you use Overstock for the latest deals, bargains, and biggest bang for your buck? Are they still going strong?

Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself

Today we found articles on simple self-care ideas, how to use journaling to improve your productivity, and effective tips to get a job without experience.

Why You Shouldn't Eat at Chain Restaurants

The portions are big, and the food is reliably the same...but is it worth it to eat at chain restaurants? One writer says no.

Best Money Tips: Habits of the Happiest People in the World

Today we found some great articles on habits of the happiest people in the world, ways to save big at Ikea, and the types of people you should avoid if you want to become rich.

Pay 1 cent, get a RAZR and $100. Seriously!

  As a dealhunter, I've seen a few offers that have defied reason. Here's another one. Drop by Amazon at this link and pick yourself up a nice new Motorola cell phone for the grand total of $0.01. Not a bad deal. But it get's better. [more]

13 Delicious Early Summer Recipes to Try on Your Grill

It's almost mid-summer and that means we're deep into grilling season. Mix up your routine with these delicious summery recipes to try.

What You Need to Know About Working While Collecting Social Security

Many people look forward to drawing Social Security benefits while still working and drawing a paycheck. Of course, there's a catch.

The AMAZON URL hack generator. Save big $$$.

In a previous post I mentioned url hacking. It's basically just a way to figure out how to get to the bargains more quickly, and involves finding the codes for the different departments on Amazon and matching them to a sale percentage. [more]

Beyond the Mouth: 14 Uses for Dental Floss

Floss isn't just for freshening breath and fighting plaque; it's also amazing for DIY fixes and curing everyday problems. Discover these 14 great uses.

The State Sales Tax Holiday is coming...

...if you're lucky enough to live in Tennessee. [more]

Best Money Tips: Work Out Without Over Working Your Budget

Today we found some great articles on working out without over working your budget, saving money every month, and where you can listen to music for free.

Astoria Bank Secured Visa Credit Card Review

The Astoria Bank Secured Visa Credit Card has low fees and offers interest on the security deposit.

How to Spring-Clean Your Debt

Spring is in the air! Time to make your debt repayment plan bloom.

Saving Goals for Every Age

Every time you enter a new decade of life, ask yourself: Is my savings on track?

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 7/12, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Summer Travel! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

Vacation Safe: 11 Tips for Hotel Safety

You shouldn't have to worry about your safety while on vacation. And, if you follow these suggestions, you won't.