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Best Money Tips: How to Avoid the Worst Kitchen-Cleaning Mistakes

Today we found articles on the worst kitchen-cleaning mistakes you can make, student loan mistakes that cost you huge money, and what you can do today to help yourself tomorrow.

8 Fundraising Steps for Building a New Business

You have a business idea. It's going to be great. But how do you raise the money to get it off the ground? Start here.

When NOT to put money in your 401(k)

The twin advantages of tax deferral and a corporate match make the 401(k) the foundation of most people's savings plan. Putting in enough to get the maximum corporate match is

How a Family of 4 Can See Italy for $1,000 or Less

Italy is home to beautiful views and sought-after experiences, but it's also expensive to reach. This guide can help you see this amazing destination for $1,000 or less.

Best Money Tips: How to Eat Healthy and Inexpensively

Today we found some great articles on eating healthy and inexpensively, ways for teens to make money, and ideas for cheap holiday fun!

10 Best Family Friendly Road Trip Routes in the U.S.

Looking to take the kids on a cross-country road trip they'll never forget? These routes can't be beat.

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Making a Relationship Work When One Partner Earns More

In most relationships, one partner earns more money than the other. Learn how to prevent it from becoming a source of tension.

10 Ways to Improve Your Decision-Making Skills

Whether it's something as big as a career move or as small as what you're having for dinner, follow these tips to help make great decisions.

8 Surprising Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans

Get tough on student loan repayment with a little help from some unexpected places.

Ask the Readers: What Aspect of Personal Finance Do You Want to Learn More About?

Tell us what aspects of personal finance you'd like to learn more about and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Are You Happy With Your Bank?

The American Customer Satisfaction Index tells us how citizens feel about their banks. But the most important question is, how do you feel about yours?

The False Allure of Compound Interest

You've seen stories about compound interest adding up to big savings. That can happen — but often, it's not the whole truth.

Non-financial investments

Talk about investments and most people think stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, plus maybe real estate and commodities like precious metals. Let's call those "financial inve

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

Your equity was always imaginary

You used to hear the term "land rich, cash poor" for people who owned valuable land but didn't have quite enough money to make ends meet.  It's an expression that

Ask the Readers: Could You Survive Without a Cell Phone?

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Ask the Readers: What Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2012?

Tell us about what you are most looking forward to in 2012 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Wal-Mart Celebrates Its Own Green Efforts with Free Reusable Shopping Bags

Wal-Mart gets its fair share of negative press. However, a recent article in the new National Geographic’s Green Guide magazine really had me t

4 Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill With Bonds

Everyone knows bonds can add diversity and stability to your portfolio. Even better? Many can reduce your taxes, too.