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24 Train Hacks From an Amtrak Veteran

Make travel by train as comfortable (and frugal) as it is romantic with these money-saving Amtrak train travel tricks.

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.

How a Big Family Survives in a Home With One Bathroom

Sharing a single bathroom with a large family or several roommates isn't ideal. Here's how a family of seven (and growing!) makes it work.

The 5 Best Flosses

Keeping your teeth clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five flosses and your chompers will sparkle.

The 5 Best Hair Mousses

Keeping your hair in place isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these hair mousses and your coif will remain polished.

5 Signs You're Ready to Sell Your House

The housing market is red-hot. But are you truly ready to sell?

The 5 Best Bug Sprays for Home Pest Control

Keeping your home bug-free during the warmer months isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these bug sprays for home pest control and your sacred space will remain bugless.

Eight Natural Ways to Make Water More Flavorful

The main reason that people don't drink water is that it is tasteless and not very "fun" to drink. On the other hand, water is considered more healthy than sodas so

How to Freeze Your Credit

A credit freeze can protect you from financial scammers. Here's how they work.

Chinese Money Habits - How My Culture Influences My Attitudes Toward Money

I moved to the United States when I was a child from Yangzhou, China. After sixteen years, I could easily pass as an American because I speak English without an accent, and I am w

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Quick-Fix Dinner?

Tell us your favorite quick-fix dinner and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

22 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda

Most of us know that soda isn't good for us, but that doesn't mean we stop drinking it. Here are 22 financial, health, and other reasons to kick the habit.

13 Sites to Find Your Halloween Costume Cheap

Boo! Win the office costume party with something from one of these online costume shops and still have enough left over to buy candy for your trick-or-treaters.

15 Ways to Save Money When Getting Your Drink On

A night out at the bar can be a costly way to unwind. Here's how to do it on the cheap.

The 5 Best Aluminum and Stainless Steel Water Bottles

Staying hydrated on a hot day isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five aluminum and stainless steel water bottles and your water will stay cool and refreshing all day.

The 5 Best 9 Volt Batteries

If your battery-powered appliances are fading fast, quality 9 volt batteries are what you need. Upgrade to one of these next time you need to replace them.

5 Ways to Make Retail Therapy Good for You

We usually caution against retail therapy — it's so wasteful! — but if you're gonna, at least try to reduce some of the harm.

8 Negotiating Skills Everyone Should Master

Regardless of your job, negotiation is a communication skill that everyone should master. It could save you BIG.

7 Strategies for Paying Off Debt When Living on a Variable Income

Attention, freelancers! If you live on a variable income, it's time to rethink your debt payment strategy.

25 Great Gifts for $5 or Less

Need some non-crafty, hardly homemade gift ideas, all for less than $5? Here are 25 with something suitable for nearly everyone on your gift list.