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10 Sites and Apps to Help You Track Your Spending and Stick to Your Budget

One of the best ways to manage a budget and control your money is to actively track spending. All of these apps and online tools make tracking your expenses easy.

Fly Out of These Airports and Save Big on Airfare

If expensive airfare is holding you back, it's time to change your "hub." Fly into one of these cities to save big on tickets.

25 Healthy Changes You Can Make Today

There are myriad ways to increase health and happiness without spending a bunch of money. Here are 25 of them that you can implement right away.

The 5 Best Cookbooks for Beginners

Whipping up a delicious meal isn't easy for rookie cooks, but it can be. Just use any of these cookbooks for beginners and making dinner will be a breeze.

This Simple Calculation Will Tell You If You're Getting Your Money's Worth

"Use value" can help you get the most bang for your buck. And it'll probably save you a few bucks, too.

How to Get a Credit Card When You Have Bad Credit

Bad credit? No Credit? No problem! You can still get a credit card for emergencies or to repair your credit score, if you know where to look.

Are Outlet Malls Worth Your Time?

Find out what to watch out for at outlet malls so you end up with a deal, not a dud.

60+ Things You Can Decorate With Washi Tape

Colorful washi tape is easy to work with and suitable for a bunch of fun design and decoration projects. Where will you stick washi tape next?

Best Money Tips: Must-Have Tools for the DIY Life

Today we found articles on must-have tools for households that like to DIY, food items you should stop buying and make instead, and beginner tips for raising backyard chickens.

9 Unexpected Expenses for Retirees — And How to Manage Them

Lots of things get cheaper as we age, but not everything. Be prepared for these unexpected retirement expenses.

6 Self-Care Rituals to Try When You Find Out You're Pregnant

You just found out you're pregnant! Time to make self-care your number one priority.

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.

10 Terrific Freeze-Ahead Casserole Recipes

It's been a long day, but dinner's easy if you've given yourself a head-start with these delicious freeze-ahead casseroles.

16 Cheap, Low-Cal Condiments to Brighten Up Boring Food

You can keep your food budget slim and make your meals delicious — turn flavorless food into delicacies with these condiments.

8 Hours? 9 Hours? This Is How Much Sleep You REALLY Need

Home many ZZZ's does a person really it need? The answer is "it depends and it's probably less than you think."

11 Steps to Take When Bankruptcy Is Your Only Option

A bankruptcy can sting, but it just may be the lifeline your finances need.

Is MagicJack a Scam?

MagicJack is a device that claims to offer unlimited local and long distance calling for just $20/year. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? I decided to dig around for myself.

8 Fancy Ways to Use Leftover Food

Throwing away food is like throwing away money. These recipes will help you stop wasting both — and make your leftover food taste totally new.

12 Preflight Tricks That Make Long Flights Bearable

Before you squeeze into your seat on that long flight, do these things first.

What to Put On (and Leave Off) Your Wedding Registry

Your wedding registry is your ultimate wish list, so think carefully about what you put on it. Follow this guide to ensure you get useful, long-lasting stuff.