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Getting Kids Started with the Stock Market

Recently, a reader asked how to give stock to kids in her life in an effort to inspire a life-long interest in investing. Here are ideas on ways to get the younger generation start

Change Jars and 8 Other Clever Ways to Build an Emergency Fund

You don't need a windfall to kick-start your savings. These baby steps will do just fine.

20 Essential Life Hacks for Summer

Ready or not, summer is right around the corner. Beat the heat and have more fun with these essential summertime life hacks.

This Is How You Make a Restaurant-Quality Gourmet Burger at Home

What's the secret to restaurant quality burgers at home? Find out here!

The 5 Best Bluetooth Speakers

Audio aficionados rejoice! Great wireless speakers now exist to free up the way you can enjoy your music. Here are our picks for the five best.

Best Cards for Women’s Apparel

Choose the best credit card for shopping in women's clothing stores.

Top 10 "Unusual" Uses For Duct Tape

From wallets to emergency sunglasses and even boats, duct tape really can fix (or make) almost anything.

9 Easy Ways Retirees Can Earn Extra Income

Who says the Internet gig economy is only for Millennials? Use it to help you boost your retirement income, too!

The 5 Best Internal Solid State Drives

Want to boost the speed and storage space on your computer? These internal solid state drives will do just that without burning a hole in your wallet.

This One Thing Will Get You to $1 Million (Tax-Free!)

Saving a big hunk of money for retirement — up to a cool million — is not complicated or hard. All you have to do is this one thing, every month.

Best Money Tips: Saving Money on Back to School Shopping

Today we found some stellar articles on tips for saving on back to school shopping, scoring a bigger raise, and the secret to happiness.

10 Packed Lunch Ideas You'll Want to Steal From Your Kids

Getting everybody's lunch ready weekday mornings can be a real chore. Save time and money with these lunches enjoyed by kids and parents alike.

11 Sources of Instant Gratification You Can Feel Good About

Scratch your "I want it now!" itch without messing up your long term plans? Yes, you really can have your cake and eat it, too.

How to Make Your Own Soda

From healthy fizzy juices to root beer actually made from roots, from simple seltzer recipes to fermented treats, discover all the ways to make soda at home.

10 Things Besides Salary to Negotiate at Work

Everything's negotiable. Find what else you should be asking for from your boss.

How to Get Into a Good School District for Less

You don't have to buy an extremely expensive house to get your child into a good school. Here are some other approaches to consider.

Stupid Things to Put in Your Cover Letter

Crafting a compelling, convincing cover letter is not easy. Discover how to write a good one by learning what to avoid.

7 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score This Year

A good credit score can help you get better rates on big purchases or loans. Start boosting your score with some simple steps.

How to Get Fired

In honor of the recent end of my employment, I thought I'd find some good tips on how to... well, to end your employment! Here are some of my favorites from around the interwebs: Arrive late for work. Being on time is for wimps. [more]

9 Ways to Vet Your New Employer

Your potential new employer wants to know everything about you. Do you know everything you need to know about them?