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The 5 Best Laser Printers

Looking for a workhorse printer for text and basic graphics that won't cost you an arm and a leg in replacement ink? Consider one of our five favorite laser printers.

5 Sales Strategies Your Bank Uses to Make Money

Banks are businesses, too. Keep an eye out for these sales tactics that might be costing you money

11 Tips and Tricks for Merging Finances

When couples get hitched, so do their separate finances. Here's how to bring the money together without ripping the marriage apart.

Good, Bad, or Excellent: What Does Your Credit Score Mean?

Is your credit score good, bad...or excellent? Find out what range you're in and what that means for your borrowing prospects.

7 Ways to Boost Your Finances While You Sleep

Making a little extra money isn't too hard. In fact, you may not even need to get out of bed.

11 Home and Houseware Upgrades That Prove You're Finally a Grownup

You're officially a grownup when these decor items and appliances are in your house — and you don't have to go broke getting them!

Line Drying Your Laundry: Frugal or Foolish?

Line drying isn't always the best way to dry your clothes. Discover when you should let the machine do it, and when it's appropriate to let it all hang out.

Here's How You Remove Stains From Almost Anything

You're covered! Learn how to remove practically any stain, whatever it is and whatever it's on, without pricey chemical cleaners.

5 Financial Lessons Everyone Should Learn by Kindergarten

Kindergarten kids can — and should — understand these personal finance basics. So should the rest of us.

Avoiding the Poverty Tax

Simply being poor can add to a family's cost of living. But the solution isn't necessarily increasing wealth...it's improving skills.

Halloween Time Savers for a Stress-Free Holiday

Dressing up as witches and wizards on Halloween doesn't mean we can cast spells for more free time. Instead, try these suggestions.

The 5 Best Rain Jackets for Men

With the right outerwear, you can weather any storm. Put on any of these rain jackets for men and you can maintain your busy day without the rain getting in your way.

25 Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make Today

Little efforts can have a big impact on the environment — and your wallet. Get green by tackling one (or more!) of these changes today.

Absolut Repurposing: 17 Uses for Vodka

Whether you're in a cleaning pinch or just have extra vodka around, discover how you can use it to remove stains, as part of your beauty routine, and more.

The 5 Best E-readers

Finding the right tablet for reading all your favorite books isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these e-readers and you can be the bookworm you've always wanted to be.

6 Ways to Boost Your Partner's Bad Credit Without Risking Your Own

You love your partner. Now you just need to get them to love their credit.

The many reasons--besides frugality--to do for yourself

Doing for yourself--cooking your own meals, making your own clothes, growing your own vegetables, playing your own music, baking your own bread--is sometimes justified on the groun

8 IKEA Shopping Tricks

Navigate the world's largest furniture retailer like a pro with these savvy money-saving hacks. (Don't forget to stop for the Swedish meatballs.)

How I've Scored Free Travel for 5 Years Straight

I haven't paid for hotels or flights in over five years, and I've traveled all over the world. Here's my secret.

What to Put On (and Leave Off) Your Wedding Registry

Your wedding registry is your ultimate wish list, so think carefully about what you put on it. Follow this guide to ensure you get useful, long-lasting stuff.