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Psychology of Money: How We Secretly Want People to Make Us Buy Things

A good financial plan includes planning and budgeting for both needs and wants. Don't let short term wants steal from those wants you really desire.

6 Small Business Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them: PART ONE

The world of small business is vast and rife with pitfalls. The opportunities are as great as the hazards, and no matter which way you slice it, running a small business takes a lo

Stuff We Love: Go Scootababy for an Easy, Comfortable Baby Carrier

You can count on Scootababy to be versatile, comfortable, and durable — basically, perfect for any baby-carrying parent.

Best Money Tips: Stop Throwing Away These Food Parts

Today we found helpful articles on food parts you should stop throwing away, how to create the perfect household budget, and tea hacks that will change your life.

Best Money Tips: How to Shop at Costco Without a Membership

Today we found helpful articles on ways to shop at Costco without a membership, the steps to turn your ideas into money, and ways to save on a road trip.

The whole sorry mess in one picture

How much money is there in the economy to borrow? Well, if you don't have foreigners lending you large amounts of money, and you don't have central banks creating large amounts of

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Huge Credit Card Bill

That hefty credit card bill finding it's way to your mailbox is packing a punch — and to more than just your wallet.

Quicken Loans Review: Competitive Rates and Good Customer Service

Is a mortgage ReFi through a bank once owned by a financial software company a wise choice? Learn from our reviewer's experience.

10 Ways to Keep Your Kid's Prom From Ruining Your Budget

It's prom season, moms and dads! Here's how to save major green on your kid's big night.

Understanding the Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Exchange

The Obamacare insurance exchanges open for business in a few weeks. Here's what you need to know about the system before you sign up.

Best Money Tips: Things That Cause Your Bills to Skyrocket

Today we found some great articles on things that cause your bills to skyrocket, how to measure and track wealth, and saying no when friends or family ask for money.

Find and Track Deals on Twitter: The Ultimate Guide

Twitter is huge: someone is very likely to be Tweeting a great deal right now, and unless you know how to "hear" that Tweet, you will miss it. Luckily there are quite a few tools t

Last Minute Wrapping Paper: 5 Options

I've been known to wrap presents literally five minutes before the family has planned to open them — and that means there's no time for a last minute run to the store for a roll of

Pack Faster and Lighter With This One Trick

Learn how one chronic over-packer started packing less, packing faster, and packing the perfect amount of stuff for her trips.

Should You Budget Like You Diet?

"Budgeting" and "dieting" are our two toughest resolutions. The strategies that work with one just might work for the other.

6 Frugal Ways to Beat Cabin Fever

One nice day can throw your senses into a tizzy after spending the last several months couped up in the house or bundled up in layered clothing. Struggling through cabin fever can

How The Economic Crisis Challenges Our Financial Beliefs

As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec

Best Money Tips: 50 Small Things You Can Do to Save Money

Today we found some awesome articles on small things you can do to save money, dry cleaning dos and don'ts, and claims people make to close a deal.

7 Ways Using Credit Can Help You Enjoy a Cheaper, Safer Summer Vacation

Believe it or not, using credit cards to pay for your summer vacation can save you money and protect your identity.

5 Things Everyone Should Know About This Year's Tax Changes

Know this year's key updates so you don't miss any tax cuts or deductions.