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6 Ways to Be a Better Friend Without Any Effort

We'd all like to be better friends — and we should be. Keep your friends close with some simple relationship builders.

Beyond Debt-Free: Getting By in the New Economy

Living debt-free is a great goal — but as the economy remains shaky, is that enough? Discover more ways to make sure you're on solid financial ground.

8 Ways to Save on a First Date Without Looking Cheap

A first date is all about putting your best foot forward. Impress your intended without breaking your budget with these frugal date ideas.

Best Money Tips: Save on Takeout

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save on takeout, commonly overlooked tax breaks, and how to make your dreams a reality.

Best Money Tips: Learn These Things to Get Better at Life

Today we found some great articles on things to learn that’ll make you better at life, ways to optimize your space, and steps you can take right now to build confidence.

7 Job Sectors Where Wages Are Growing

Wages are growing in some sectors of the economy faster than others. If you're considering a career change, look here.

Best Money Tips: Hidden Benefits of Frugal Living

Today we found some great articles on the hidden benefits of being frugal, ways to answer difficult questions, and natural weight-loss solutions that taste good, too.

Covert transaction legal, life-saving: getting free drinks at the amusement park

In the interest of frugality and safety , I will pass along a tip that I received from a waitress when my family and I were visiting Williamsburg. She advised us that free water in

Re-Age Your Credit Card Debt to Protect Your Credit Score

Re-aging your credit can be good or bad depending on the circumstances. Learn when you want your credit re-aged and how to make it happen.

You're Denied a Credit Card Due to Too Many Hard Inquiries. Now What?

Hard inquiries ruining your rewards game? When you can't get approved for new cards, these strategies can help you make the most of what you've got.

Avoid These 7 Things When Living With Roommates

It's not easy making the rent, and for many, roommates are unavoidable. Let's try to make this arrangement as painless as possible, shall we?

Cut Your Electric Bill With Solar Panels

Solar panels can reduce your electricity bill, increase your home's value, and reduce your carbon cost to the environment. Here's how to get started.

Ask the Readers: What Expensive Purchases Have You Made That Saved You Money?

Tell us what expensive purchases you've made that saved you money, and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The Only 5 Rules of Home Buying You Need to Know

Buying a home can be seem scary — and complicated. But if you keep these basics in mind, you'll soon have the home of your dreams.

Don't worry about missing the bottom in houses

I've recently heard from several people who want to buy a house and are thinking that now may be the time. In particular, they're worried that waiting might cause them to "miss th

Best Money Tips: How to Improve Your Social Skills in 6 Steps

Today we found articles on ways to improve your social skills, how to learn a foreign language quickly, and the most important investments you’ll ever make.

12 Delicious Ways to Eat Cauliflower Rice

On the Paleo diet or watching carbs? Cauliflower "rice" will thrill your palate.

Best Money Tips: How to Master Small Talk

Today we found articles on how to hone your small talk skills, science-backed ways to create happiness, and what you need to know about the new iPhone 7.

The Needless 9: Insane Luxury Items For You to Laugh At

Some luxury products are so outrageous the only logical response is to laugh. Check out the sports car hovercraft, gold toilet paper, and privates insurance!

10 Best Ways to Spend $20 in Chicago

Whether you're a Chicago resident or just visiting, check out these ways to have oodles of fun for under $20.