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Tools to Get Organized, Family Style

Many people think I’m incredibly well organized because I can easily manage (certain) projects and recite dates, locations, deadlines, etc. for my family’s activities. The truth is

8 Times Cash Is Not King

Cash is super if you're 12 years old and want to go to the movies. But for the rest of us, the less cash, the better.

10 Cheap Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

Protect your family and keep the air you breathe clean, fresh, and pure with these simple, low-cost indoor air quality improvements.

How to Save 20-100% on Textbooks

Textbooks have nearly tripled in price since 1987 while inflation has increased by only 72 percent. In fact, depending on where you go to school, the cost of textbooks be from 25%

How to Prepare for a Home Purchase in 2010

The housing and mortgage industries took a giant leap backwards last year. Read about what you need to do if you are finally ready to buy the home you've been looking for.

FINANCIAL IQ TEST: How Healthy Is Your Health Care Plan?

Are you maximizing your health care dollars? Do you have the right insurance? And do you know how to protect yourself? Here’s a Financial IQ Test to help you determine how healthy

30 Signs You Were Raised by Healthy Parents

Was junk food strictly verboten in your house growing up? How many of these signs of healthy living do you recognize from your childhood?

Escape the Economic In/Out Patient Care Cycle

As a woman who has been financially independent since the age of 18, I've always believed people who are given too much financial aid from parents or relatives are less lik

6 Ways to Spend Black Friday at Home

How to spend the infamous shopping day getting ready for the holidays without ever leaving your house.

Best Money Tips: Tricks to Save on Summer Travel

Today we found articles on tricks to save on summer travel, top ways to save money, and retirement mistakes to avoid in your 20s and 30s.

How to Turn Your Home Into a Moneymaking Star

If you have a house, you have a potential moneymaking star. Your home is ready for its close-up!

11 Health Foods Not Worth the Money

Many of the foods sold as "healthy" aren't, actually, despite the higher price. Are you eating any of these 11 overpriced health foods?

VA Home Loan Benefits and Myths

Many veterans and active service members don't realize they're eligible for VA home loans, which can both save them money and provide other substantial benefits.

Double-Duty Protection: Multipurpose iPad 2 Cases

From extending battery life to keeping your iPad extra safe and more, these multitasking cases help you get the most out of your tablet.

14 Fun Winter Staycation Ideas

You don't have to break the bank to get some R&R this winter. Get away (without going too far) with these fun winter staycations.

10 Ways to Get a Good Workout... Even With Kids Around

Looking after little kids often means failing to lookout for yourself. Combine child care with quick workouts you can do almost anywhere.

A 94-Year-Old's Take on Making Good Decisions

At 94, my grandmother is as independent, effervescent, and opinionated as ever, and she has some good (and surprising) advice about making decisions.

How to Run Your First 5K

It takes more than just a training plan to run a 5K — especially if you're just getting into fitness. Here's how to make sure you do it safely and happily.

4 Psychological Traps Preventing You From Saving — And How to Fix Them

Saving money is hard — and your brain is not making it any easier. Overcome your psychology and start socking away more of what you make.

The Dirty Secrets of Food Processing. Strong Stomach required.

These food processing secrets will make you think twice about where your grocery money goes.