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Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
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Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
10 Most Valuable Things to Plant in Your Garden This Spring
Once the snow melts away, make sure you plant these things in your garden.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Debt Snowball Method
If you're trying to pay off a stack of debts, the snowball method can give you the motivation you need to knock them all out. Learn how.
5 Natural Wonders You Can See For Free
You can cross these wonders off your bucket list without paying an entrance fee. All you need to do is get yourself there.
How to Pull Your Small Business Out of a Cash Crunch
End the anxiety that comes with running a business on poor cash flow by using these strategies.
20 Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Summer
Let the sun shine on savings with these fun and family-friendly summer activities. The best part? They're super cheap!
Beware Celebrities Bearing Prepaid Cards
From the Kardashians to Justin Bieber, celebs are endorsing prepaid cards. Learn how these cards can drain your funds faster than saying, "Baby, baby, baby."
4 Mindful Spending Habits That Will Save You Money
These mindful spending strategies can help you resist those impulse buys.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use a Workout Plan?
Tell us whether you have a workout plan and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Why I (Heart) My High Deductible Health Insurance Plan
I was a born and raised HMO baby. Health insurance had always meant plopping down a $15 co-pay at each appointment and letting my insurer pay the rest. Since insurance was a bene
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.
10 Ways You're Being a Terrible Neighbor
Unless you enjoy being a terrible neighbor, maybe keep the sloppy parking and late night fireworks to a minimum.
8 Cheap Ways to Play Video Games
If you can resist the urge to have the latest console and games, there are lots of terrific video games available at terrific discounts — online and off. Here's where to look.
5 Ways to Pay Off High Interest Credit Card Debt
Don't let high interest credit card debt totally derail your money. Pay it off, quickly, with a few smart moves.
5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement
Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
Could You Put Away a Million Dollars by Driving a Used Car?
Everyone loves that new car smell. But wouldn't you love saving that money and turning it into a million bucks even more?
5 Ways to Invest Like a Pro — No Financial Adviser Required
You don't need to hire a financial pro to invest like one. Try these DIY tips, and watch the confidence roll in.
The 5 Best Coloring Pens
Add some sharp color to your pages with coloring pens. Just use any of these colored pens and your drawings will be vibrant and beautiful.
10 Ways to Repair a Burned Bridge
We've all ended a work or personal relationship badly. Mend a broken connection and you'll regain a valued friend or a colleague -- forever this time.
8 Free Things You Can Do on Any Vacation
What can you do to entertain the family on vacation without breaking the bank? Quite a lot, actually.