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When Should You Get a Vacation Rental Instead of a Hotel?

With the growth of sites like Airbnb, more travelers are choosing to stay in room and house rentals rather than hotels. Learn how it can save you money.

6 Rules of Creating a Powerfully Productive Workspace

The key to productivity may be a well-designed workspace. Learn how to set up your cubicle or office so it works for you.

The 5 Most Important Financial Lessons People Learn in Their 20s (Did You?)

Whether you're in your 20s or (well) beyond, we can all learn something good from these financial lessons.

Frugal Gluten-Free Living: Kitchen Tools that Stretch Your Budget and Your Time

I am a very frugal person. So, when my husband discovered his digestive tract could not handle gluten, I had to figure out how to stay within the budget, while keeping my sanity.

The Needless 9: Insane Luxury Items For You to Laugh At

Some luxury products are so outrageous the only logical response is to laugh. Check out the sports car hovercraft, gold toilet paper, and privates insurance!

10 Easy to Learn Skills That Will Save You Money

Stop paying someone else to do things you can do. You're more than capable of learning these 10 skills, and you'll save hundreds per year.

8 Ways a Side Hustle Can Advance Your Career

Your side hustle is more than just a means for spare cash. It can also be a major boost to your main career.

Social Media: An Easy Source of Coupons

Have you "liked" your favorite stores on Facebook? Learn how a few clicks of your mouse or check-ins on your phone can equal major coupon savings.

10 Incredible Microwave Baked Desserts

A microwave bakes better than an oven two ways: it's faster and it makes single serving treats. Start nuking dessert with these easy recipes.

10 Smart Storage Solutions for Your TV Room

A media or TV room (or corner) quickly becomes a cluttered eyesore — cables, DVD boxes, controllers. Corral it all with some simple fixes.

Should You Save for College Using a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan?

Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?

The 5 Best Money Travel Belts

Keeping your money and ID safe while traveling isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these money travel belts and you'll return home with all of your most important things.

6 Times You Need to Update Your Will

If you have a will, you're already ahead of the curve. But you need to make sure it's updated, too.

8 Easy Home Maintenance To-Dos for Spring

Spring is in the air and that means home repair. Welcome the warmer days with these must-do maintenance projects.

Extreme Mileage Hacking: Creative Ways to Earn Flier Miles

If you're think you're doing all you can to earn frequent flier miles, get a bit of inspiration from these talented travelers.

Getting the Most Out of Free College-Planning Resources

Applying for colleges can be daunting for students and parents alike, but these free resources make the process much easier.

How to Divide Rewards and Keep Your Sanity in Divorce

Heading toward divorce with a huge stash of points and miles? Yep, those are negotiable, too.

When Avoiding Debt Is the Losing Strategy

It's almost always a good idea to stay out of debt. But sometimes, refusing to take on debt could hurt you in the long run.

6 Unexpected Uses for Avocados

Ah, the magical, multi-purpose avocado. They're good for so much more than guacamole!

The 16 Cardinal Rules of Loaning Money to Friends and Family

Actually, the simplest rule is "Don't." But if you must, here's what you do to make it as painless as possible.