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Is this the weirdest freebie ever?

Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of WalMart. Aside from their horrific treatment of workers and the impact they have on the economy, their stores just suck all the energy out o

The Right Way to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Accounts During Retirement

You've spent decades saving for retirement — don't waste your savings on taxes by withdrawing your money foolishly!

20 Money Mistakes Everyone Makes But No One Talks About

When a finance blunder make you cringe, you're not alone. We're all guilty of some of these money mistakes.

Bridging The Gap From Dining Out To Eating In

Feeling guilty about not having bridged the gap from dining out to cooking in? Don't. Follow my lead and I show you how to take baby steps from full-service to self-service.

12 Entry Level Jobs With Surprisingly High Salaries

There's no need to struggle right out of school if you land one of these high paying entry level jobs.

If you're so smart, why aren't you rich?

You don't hear it much any more, but for a long time, "If you're so smart, why aren't you rich" was a pretty effective line for the average Joe when dealing w

5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your Credit Card

Put that plastic away! For these six expenses, you’re better off leaving your credit card in your wallet.

10 Great Jobs for People Who Hate the 9-5

If you have no interest in working a typical, 9-5 office job, then consider one of these 10 careers with flexible hours.

A Million Bucks By 30: A Book Review

This digestible escapade from Alan Corey details his journey from fed-up college grad to self-made millionaire. But is it practical advice for you?

Why invest in the stock market?

The conventional reason for investing in the stock market--perhaps offered with a bit less confidence now that we're in the midst of a stock market crash--is, "It offers higher ret

The 5 Best Deep Fryers

Deep-fried food are deeply delicious. Serve up tasty French fries, eggrolls, fried chicken, and more with one of these excellent deep fryers.

Lucky trade-offs

I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things

The 5 Best Pet Flea Medications

Keeping your pets flea-free during the summer isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these pet flea medications and those pesky fleas will remain at bay.

8 Investments That May Soar During Trump's Term

Trump's economic impact is just guesswork for now, but let's take a look at what investments may soar under his lead, based on what's he's campaigned on.

How to Save Money Buying a New Car and Be Happy

You can actually enjoy the car-buying process. Really. Learn how to shop for a new car and stay sane.

DIY Home Improvement: 10 Free Options for Training and Advice

Doing your own home repairs saves lots of money, and these resources can give you the training you need to ensure your "fix" doesn't make the problem worse.

5 Money Strategies for the Sandwich Generation

Your kids depend on you. Your aging parents depend on you. For the sandwich generation, smart money management is a must.

6 Tips for Spring Cleaning on a Budget

The spring cleaning season is here. But consumers don't have to clean out their wallets in order to make the annual event a success.

Self-Employed? Here's How to Get Your Apartment Application Approved

Being self-employed has its perks — and its challenges. Finding a new apartment can be tricky, but it's not impossible if you can sell your story.

6 Simple Tips to Keep Your Car Running Longer

How often your car breaks down and how much repairs cost are largely within your control. Learn how to care for your car right, so it keeps running.