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How to Set Up an IRA to Build Wealth

Want to become a millionaire? All you have to do is invest $11 a day in an IRA for 40 years. Learn how to set yours up.

8 "Free" Things That Aren't

They say there is no such thing as a free lunch. For these other so-called freebies, "free" might actually cost you a pretty penny.

Ask the Readers: What Is the Best Career Advice You've Ever Been Given?

Tell us about the best career advice you've ever been given and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Why You Don't Need a College Degree to Succeed

Many people think you need a college degree to have a successful career, but that's not always the case — check out these jobs.

20 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Cheap Spring Roll Wrappers at Every Meal

Egg rolls are the new burritos. And no matter what's inside, it's delicious.

Laid Off? What To Do Before Plunging Into The Job Search

Your company has announced a soon-to-come layoff or you’ve been escorted out of the door. What’s next? What should you do…before updating your résumé, tapping into your professiona

Ask the Readers: What Do You Look Forward to in 2014?

Tell us about what you look forward to in 2014 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

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.

Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Expensive Purchase, Ever?

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest! For most frugal-minded people, everyday life is filled with many small purchases with a few mid-range expenses sprinkled in. [more]

How to Decide if an Annual Fee Credit Card Is Worth It for You

Credit cards with annual fees offer bigger rewards and more benefits. Here's what to consider to determine if one is right for you.

Beauty is in the Eyes of the Employer

It as been suggested that people may be splurging for cosmetic surgery thinking that it will give them an advantage in getting a job.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Groceries?

Tell us how you save money on groceries and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Maximize the Value of Your Airline Miles and Points

Should you pay with points or pay with cash? Learn how to apply the Two Cent Rule and maximize the value of your travel rewards.

Ask the Readers: Do You Spring Clean Your Home?

Tell us whether you spring clean your home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: Who Is Your Personal Finance Role Model?

Tell us about your personal finance role model is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Two Dozen Uses For Toothpaste (Aside From Cleaning Your Teeth)

Didn’t you know that toothpaste (despite its name) is for so much more than your teeth? It’s truly handy to have on hand (I pity the household - and their teeth - that has no tooth

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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Summer Safety Tips?

Tell us your summer safety tips and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Family Businesses - The World's Second Oldest Business Model

Family Businesses... when your CEO is the brother Mom always loved best! Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy, but they also face special challenges. Lea

Could the last person to leave America please turn out the light.

I don’t know about you, but I’m more than a little worried by recent economic events. First Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, then Lehman Brothers, and now an $85 billion loan to AIG. So