It’s the American Nightmare: your neighbor, in an effort to avoid foreclosure, sells his house for thousands less than he paid two years ago, causing your home to plummet in value.
You know how it goes. One minute, you have extra money sitting in the bank just waiting for you to play with it. The next, your car needs repaired, or the cat gets sick, or the roo
Don’t worry, this is not an exposé on bad equipment or faulty products; I’m no expert on exercise machines and products. But I do know a little about human nature and after many ch
Just to be clear, I'm also worried about a surge in inflation, but that's not what I'm talking about here. I don't know the future, so I try to stay away from predictions. But yo
Thinking of settling that debt with your credit card companies? You might want to think again. While debt settlement offers can be very attractive, there's often a nasty little sur
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The book ‘em initiative is really what the Holiday Season in general and Christmas is about -- not just the giving of things, but of ideas, thoughts, experiences, things that make
Today we found articles on simple ways to spread happiness, free ways to learn self-defense skills, and cleaning mistakes you didn’t realize you were making.
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Divining Your Home’s Value, The Quick-and-Dirty Way
It’s the American Nightmare: your neighbor, in an effort to avoid foreclosure, sells his house for thousands less than he paid two years ago, causing your home to plummet in value.
Dealing with Financial Drought: A Recovery Plan
You know how it goes. One minute, you have extra money sitting in the bank just waiting for you to play with it. The next, your car needs repaired, or the cat gets sick, or the roo
What to Do If You Didn't Save for Your Child's College
The best time to start saving for your child's education was 18 years ago. If you missed out, there are still ways to help them afford college.
The 5 Best Blu-ray Players
Watch amazing-looking movies at home with one of these five excellent and affordable Blu-ray players.
Ready To Buy Some Exercise Equipment? Read This First.
Don’t worry, this is not an exposé on bad equipment or faulty products; I’m no expert on exercise machines and products. But I do know a little about human nature and after many ch
Watch Out for Surge in CPI
Just to be clear, I'm also worried about a surge in inflation, but that's not what I'm talking about here. I don't know the future, so I try to stay away from predictions. But yo
Forgiven Debt Isn't Really Forgiven At All
Thinking of settling that debt with your credit card companies? You might want to think again. While debt settlement offers can be very attractive, there's often a nasty little sur
How to Clean Everything With Just 3 All-Natural Cleaners
Declutter your cleaning caddy and replace all those expensive chemical cleansers with these three all-natural products that work just as well and smell better.
15 Cheap and Ingenious Ways to Upgrade Your Furniture
Sprucing up your furniture and your space doesn't have to be expensive — or difficult. Here's how update your old stuff for cheap!
Book 'Em This Season
The book ‘em initiative is really what the Holiday Season in general and Christmas is about -- not just the giving of things, but of ideas, thoughts, experiences, things that make
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Spread Happiness
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9 Great Cities for Job Seekers
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The 5 Best Camping Sleeping Pads
Maintaining comfort while camping doesn't have to be difficult. Get any of these sleeping pads and you'll get a restful night's sleep under the stars.
The 8 Types of Bad Bosses — And How to Survive Them
The "bad boss" turns an otherwise good job into a nightmare. But if you know how to deal, you can survive … and even thrive!
The 5 Best Light Therapy Lamps
Having trouble sleeping? These light therapy lamps can be the key to getting your body's biological clock back on track for better rest.
15 Things Most People Screw Up When Meeting the Parents
Meeting the parents is filled with pitfalls. Impress everybody — including yourself — by avoiding these common mess-ups.
Kilowatts a Killer? Tips for Air-Drying Clothes
With electricity rates and propane prices rising, we learned in a big hurry how to dry our clothes with minimal dryer use.
How to Overcome These 5 Worst Homeownership Fears
It's time to face your fears. Don't let these big baddies of homeownership scare you away from the home of your dreams.
Back-to-School Time Savers
As summer comes to an end, it comes time to say goodbye to carefree mornings. Ease into the school year with these back-to-school time savers.
9 Reasons Why the U.S. Economy Is Kicking the World's Butt
Can you feel it? No, not spring — the springiness of the U.S. economy. Learn why it's doing so well, and how you might benefit, too.