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6 Financial Gifts Mom Will Love for Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, put that World's Best Mom mug back on the shelf, and spring for one of these fantastic financial gifts instead.

12 Unique Ways to Use School Supplies

If you went overboard stocking school supplies this year, don't fret. There's plenty of cool re-uses for your plethora of pencils and erasers.

Take These 10 Items off Your Wedding Registry Immediately (Plus 5 to Add ASAP)

China and silverware are traditional registry items — but who ever uses it? Make your registry personal by replacing traditional with "right-for-you."

How to Cash In On Getting Bumped From a Flight

Nobody wants to get bumped from a flight, unless there's a way to make some serious cash from it.

The Best Ways to Whiten Your Teeth

Sparkling white teeth look great, but we don't all have the cash to spend on expensive procedures. Find out the best ways to whiten at any budget.

8 Items You Should Never Buy Online

Just because you can buy absolutely anything online doesn't mean you should.

6 Bulletproof Ways to Cut Your Budget

These easy budget-slashing techniques will help you save more and happily live below your means.

Bad Credit? It Might Cost You Your Marriage

Your perfect partner is smart, funny, attractive. What more could you want from them? Add this to your list: a good credit score.

Live Where It's Cheap

More effective than giving up luxuries, using coupons, or buying in bulk, the most powerful enabler of frugal living is to live where it's cheap.

25 Frugal Food Changes You Can Make Today

Don’t let rising food costs break your budget! Here are 25 frugal (and tasty!) changes that will keep your finances in line and your stomach full.

How Nutrition Labels Are About to Get Better

Nutrition Facts labels are about to get their first major makeover in 25 years. Will they help us eat healthier?

Don't Make These 5 Common Mistakes When Writing a Will

Everyone needs a last will and testament. Make it easier on your loved ones by avoiding these mistakes.

Debt Ceiling Contingency Plans

What will the Treasury do if there's no increase in the debt ceiling, and what should you do with your investments?

How to Make Your Own Power

From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.

Is Now the Time to Start Your Own Business?

You know you want to start a business...but when? Ask yourself these questions to help decide if you're ready.

Stay in School until the Job Market Improves?

For decades it's been a common strategy that's worked out pretty well. This time, it's not looking like such a good idea.

Denied a Mortgage? Here's How to Fix It Fast

Depending on why a mortgage is denied, disappointed homebuyers often still have a shot at homeownership. Find out how to go from no to yes.

6 Foods Scientifically Proven to Help You Sleep

There's nothing worse than tossing and turning all night. Snack your way to fitful rest with these foods proven to help you sleep.

How to Turn Your Buyer's Remorse Into Better Financial Habits

Believe it or not, there's a silver lining to buyer's remorse — it can help you adopt some smarter spending habits.

Financial Emergencies: How to Weather the Storm

A financial emergency can seem insurmountable — but if you follow these steps, you can get through unscathed.