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8 Money Moves Students Should Make During a Gap Year

Malia Obama made gap years buzzworthy. Fellow students taking a year of self-exploration should make these money moves first.

6 Interesting Ways Technology Can Help You Buy a Home

House hunting is easier, faster and more fun thanks to these new tools. Are you taking full advantage of them?

How to Negotiate Higher Pay at Your Next New Job

For most employees, a new job is the best opportunity for a significant pay raise. Get the salary you want (and deserve!) with these simple negotiating guidelines.

How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Three

Applying for freelance work is an art form in itself – once you master the techniques, you'll be on your way to a thriving freelance business. Applying for work on job sites and co

Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes While Rebuilding Your Credit

It takes hard work to give your credit score a kick in the pants. Don't sabotage it with these five screw-ups.

Best Money Tips: 60 Awesome DIY Stocking Stuffers

Today we found some fantastic articles on DIY stocking stuffers, the worst money mistakes you can make, and saving on holiday photo cards.

12 Foods You Must Add to Your Diet This Year

It's not often you hear a New Year's resolution that includes the words "eat more." But with these healthy foods, that's precisely what you should do.

5 Tactics for Relieving Work-Related Stress

Don't let on-the-job stress ruin your day. Instead, follow these tips to help remain calm, centered, and happy, no matter what work throws at you.

Best Money Tips: Pay Down Holiday Debt Quickly

Today we found some awesome articles on paying down holiday debt quickly, getting your retirement plan back on track, and honey do's to start your New Year off right.

The 5 Things You Need to Survive a Job Loss

Losing a job is terrible, but if you plan ahead and make common sense preparations, it doesn't have to mean disaster.

What Does the Word "Recession" Mean to You? (Answer for a Chance to Win $10!)

Economists have it defined. News anchors provide ample commentary on what it is and how it affects us. But what about the "real" people living in today's economy? Do they "feel"

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Buy at Costco

Paper goods, giant bags of peanuts, a year's supply of toothpaste… yeah, Costco sells that. Costco also sells 401(k) plans and caskets. Wait. What?

Find Love With These Fun and Cheap First Date Ideas

Forget dinner and a movie. A killer first date should be about the two of you, and the world you can explore — together.

6 Steps to Achieving All Your Goals

Is your long list of goals looking a little… optimistic? You really can achieve all of them, but you'll have to plan smart and set priorities first. Here's how.

Ask the Readers: Are You Saving Up for an Emergency?

We want to hear your thoughts on food storage. Do you do it for emergency insurance? Do you have it only as a result of amazing CVS deals gone wild? Is it something you feel is imp

15 Reasons You Should Eat More Chocolate

Go ahead and reach for the chocolate. It's delicious, and even better, it's good for a better mind, a better body — and even better sex.

Best Money Tips: September Is the Best Time to Buy These Things

Today we found articles on the best things to buy in September, habits of effective savers, and tips for the budget-conscious traveler.

Get Your LinkedIn Profile Noticed With a Few Attention-Grabbing Tweaks

A LinkedIn profile is becoming a necessary part of career development. Get yours noticed by making these important changes.

10 Frugal Fall Getaways You Can Start Packing For Now

Travel can be a struggle when you're strapped for cash. But the perfect fall getaway is still within your grasp and budget.

7 Easy Ways to Automate Your Savings

One of the best ways to force yourself to save money is to make the act of saving automatic. Learn how you can do it with these seven easy techniques.