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Pursuing Interests: Free to $1K+

Pursuing interests and learning new things can be costly or not, depending on your interests, what is available in your community or online, and how flexible your schedule is. If y

5 Financial Experts People in Their 40s Should Follow

Gen-Xers in prime earning years have financial worries all their own. Follow these five money experts with plenty of 40s-friendly money advice.

The sinking dollar, as viewed from overseas

To someone in the US, the decline in the value of the dollar has mainly made itself felt up to now in the form of increases in the prices of globalized commodities--everything from

9 Ways to Seal Leaks and Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill

Hot air may be leaking from your home in places you haven't considered. Follow these methods to stop those leaks and stay warm for less.

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Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?

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Flashback Friday: 122 Scrumptious Super Bowl Party Snack Ideas

Super Bowl Sunday is less about football and more about food. Here are 122 scrumptious Super Bowl snacks your guests — and your wallet — will love.

What Would You Do: Pay Now or Pay Later?

Play financial adviser and tell me how you would handle a deferred preschool tuition payment. Put it all on the credit card for a large cashback reward, or enjoy the opportunity to

Win $50 in our Deals OOPS Giveaway

OOPS. In our Deals Holiday Giveaway post yesterday, we forgot one very important thing in our Deals Survey: an email field.

Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Relax?

Tell us about what you do to relax and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

13 Ways to Save Money That Go Too Far

It's smart to cut costs wherever you can, so long as it's prudent. These cost cutters are neither smart nor prudent.

Control Your Debt With an Annual Clean Sweep

Do you use credit to manage cash flow fluctuations or to live beyond your means? Here's a simple, practical test for keeping your debt under control.

Ask the Readers: Do You Celebrate Halloween?

Tell us whether you celebrate Halloween and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Choose Your Business Rewards: American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card

Earn cash back in the categories you use most with the American Express Blue Business Cash Card

10 Home Renovations That Almost Pay for Themselves

If you'd like to make some home improvements now and recoup those costs when you sell, these are the 10 renovations that earn the best return.

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Best Money Tips: Part Time Jobs With Benefits

Today we found some fantastic articles on part time jobs with benefits, times you can't afford to skimp, and how to road trip for under $100.

Cooking Fumes Are Bad For Your Health

Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.

Pitting Airline Against Hotel Rewards

If you've ever hesitated before redeeming your airline miles and wondered if you're getting a good deal, you're in good company.

Scams: What the FTC Wants You to Know

Consumer scams are a dime a dozen (or in some cases, thousands of dollars a crime). What are the red flags that you should always be on alert for? Can even financially savvy spen