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The 5 Best Back Support Devices

Keeping back pain at bay after sitting all day isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these back support devices and you'll be able to remain active without the discomfort.

8 Reasons You're Still Stuck in a Financial Hole

You're in a financial hole. If you don't quit these bad money moves, ASAP, you're just going to keep on digging.

Your Small Business Needs an Emergency Fund, Too

Emergency can strike your small business just as it can your personal life. Protect all you've worked for with a business emergency fund.

How to Make Money as a Superfan

Being a superfan can be kind of costly. Flip your fandom on its head and make it a cash source, instead!

How to Be a Stellar Mentor to Someone at Work

So, you've been asked to become a mentor. Great! Now, make sure you become one of the best.

Best Money Tips: 25 Ways to Travel for Free

Today we found ways to travel for free, last-minute gifts you don’t have to buy, and how to have more money at the end of each month.

15 Reasons Plus-Size Shopping Sucks

Calling all thin-prejudiced clothing merchants: Plus-size customers are begging you to make better clothes. Here are 15 reasons why shopping for plus-size clothing is a nightmare.

The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.

It seems like new variations of the Nigerian 419 scam pop up every week. The one that caught my attention recently involved renting a home, and it’s a nasty trick that could take a

Why Your Personal Savings Rate Matters

Banks and other big financial players measure and track lots of data about their performance. Here's one you should start tracking, too.

Selling Your Groupon Coupons

If you've bought a Groupon or Living Social coupon but can't (or don't want to) use it, these sites will help you sell it to someone who wants it.

How to Manage Your Money — No Budgeting Required

Nobody likes budgeting. Here's how to keep track of your money without one.

These 7 Exercises Are Scientifically Proven to Increase Happiness

Runner's high is a real thing, but exercise can boost overall happiness for the long term, too. Get out there and get moving!

10 Jobs That Robots Can't Do, Yet

It seems like every day, robots take over more jobs. But for now, these career fields are safe.

6 Kinds of Insurance That Aren't Worth It -- And What to Do Instead

Logic tends to get overlooked when it comes to "better safe than sorry." But for these six types of insurance, safer simply isn't worth the cost.

How to Earn Extra Money Driving for Uber or Lyft

The sharing economy is disrupting business models and creating extra income for millions. Here's all you need to get your piece of the rideshare pie.

9 Home Improvements You Should Always Negotiate

Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.

The Best Credit Cards with Free Hotel Status Upgrades

These credit cards will get you upgraded hotel status so you're treated like a VIP when you get there.

25 Ways to Have Cheap Summer Fun

From picnics and photography to movies, magic, and even massages, discover 25 great ways to have cheap (or free!) summer fun.

Why We Spend More When We Pay With Credit Cards

It's true — people spend more with credit cards than cash. Learn the psychological reasons why we tend to pay more when we use plastic.

20 Great Uses for a Bandana

From survival first aid to home decor, a colorful, inexpensive bandana is as versatile as it is cheap. Learn more about what a square of cotton cloth can do.