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New Breadwinner in the Household: How Does This Affect Life Insurance?

When your family's income changes, it's important to reexamine your life insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.

8 Times You Should Never Feel Guilty at Work

Has something at work recently left you feeling guilty? Here's the green light to shrug off those feelings.

5 Reasons to Use Your Outdoor Furniture -– Inside

I purchased a lovely outdoor furniture set this year for my future patio. The problem was that the patio never got built. Our solution? Bring it inside. Here are the five reasons w

Make Your Clothing Fit Perfectly With These 10 No-Sew Fixes

Keep your clothes (and your budget) looking better longer with these quick, easy, and inexpensive repairs.

You're Blocking Your Own Success — Here's How to Stop

The emotional baggage we carry — our expectations, our pasts, our fears — weigh us down and hold us back. Learn how to move forward.

Southwest Airlines Just Got Even Better with the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

Earn more rewards and travel perks when you fly with Southwest Airlines.

10 Jobs That Robots Can't Do, Yet

It seems like every day, robots take over more jobs. But for now, these career fields are safe.

The U.S. Savings Rate Has Tanked — Here's Why That Matters

The U.S. savings rate is the lowest since the Great Recession. Do you need to get your savings back on track?

13 Cheap Beers to Keep Your Holiday Season Hoppin’

Well, 'tis the season to be merry and enjoy some beers. Here are 13 that are well worth your time, during the winter and beyond.

How to Start Saving for Retirement at 40+

It's never too late to start saving. If you skirted retirement savings in your younger years, you can still catch up — here's how.

7 Ways to Make Money Off of Your New Year's Resolutions

When you set your resolutions this New Year's, why not figure out a way to make a little extra cash along with them?

Jobs That Offer Free Room and Board

If you're looking for a job with some non-traditional perks, check out these gigs that not only provide a salary, but also free accommodations.

4 Ways Credit Cards Manipulate You Into More Debt

We humans aren't always rational. Learn four psychological tricks credit card companies use to capitalize on your irrationality and maximize your debt.

6 Things Investors Should Know About the October Effect

October is perhaps the scariest month for investors. Or is that just a spooky myth?

6 Things You Must Do After the Interview to Land the Job

You might've nailed the interview, but to land the job, you need something more. Your job search isn't over until the big offer arrives.

The new face of poverty is fat

Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot

5 Unforgettable Train Trips Across the U.S.

If you're looking for a unique getaway that you'll never forget, hop on one of these trains and enjoy the view.

Make Your Own Moon Sand, Dirt Cheap

While moon sand is certainly not a bank-breaker, it is costly for what is basically wet sand. So, I did a little digging and discovered a way to make your very own moon sand.

Orange Makes You Buy More (and Other Sneaky Store Smell Tricks)

The smell of freshly bread wafting through the grocery might be more than just a scent — it could be part of a calculated plan to make you to spend more.

The 5 Best Manicure Kits

Keeping your nail game strong and chip-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these manicure kits and your nails will always look fab.