If you didn't reach all of your financial goals for 2013, put the past behind you and make 2014 the year you stop making the same old financial mistakes.
I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to stop buying Chinese goods. This is a tough one for me, mostly because so much of the cheap stuff I love to buy comes from Chi
The whole point of getting a loan is to avoid the high interest rates and added fees of a credit card. So make sure you're avoiding all of that with personal loans, too.
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10 Financial Mistakes to Stop Making in 2014
If you didn't reach all of your financial goals for 2013, put the past behind you and make 2014 the year you stop making the same old financial mistakes.
25 Exciting New Potato Recipes You Must Try
Few foods are as frugal as the potato — and few are as versatile and delicious, either. Try these wonderful ways to prepare the humble spud.
The 5 Best Electric Toothbrushes
Electric toothbrushes help you more effectively clean your teeth, which can save you hundreds in dental care. Here are our picks for the best.
USAA® Preferred Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Card: Simple Cash Back on All Your Purchases
Avoid complicated rewards programs and earn a flat rate of 1.5% cash back on all your purchases.
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
4 Retirement "Rules of Thumb" That Actually Work
Take some guesswork out of retirement planning with these four financial rules of thumb. They really do work!
Should We Pay $2 Per Pound for Garbage Disposal?
In many European countries, citizens have to pay for their garbage disposal based on weight or volume. Could it work in the U.S.?
20 Creative Uses for Peeps Beyond the Easter Basket
You don't have to eat Peeps to enjoy them. From decorations to toys and even jewelry, here are 20 festive ways to use Peeps beyond taking a bite.
How to Make Your Favorite Summer Produce Last All Year
Strawberries and cherries might only be in season during the summer, but with the right skills and gear, you can eat them all year long.
10 Gardening Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Finally, my black thumb has turned green, and I can pick fresh vegetables for our dinner several nights a week. Learn from my trial and error.
The 7 Most Relaxing Ways to Spend Your Lunch Hour
When your lunch break rolls around, leave the computer, get off the phone, and use your time for you — stop giving it to the man.
5 Ways to Snag Budget-Friendly Business Clothes
Buying new business clothes can seriously dent your budget, especially if you're unemployed. But you don't have to go into debt to dress for success.
11 Money Habits That Make You Look Financially Immature
You're an adult. It's time to start acting like one with your money.
Why Inflation?
We know how inflation happens—excess growth in the money supply. But why does inflation happen?
8 Fancy Ways to Use Leftover Food
Throwing away food is like throwing away money. These recipes will help you stop wasting both — and make your leftover food taste totally new.
Bad, bad China: a round-up
I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to stop buying Chinese goods. This is a tough one for me, mostly because so much of the cheap stuff I love to buy comes from Chi
How to Respond to House-Shaming
Everyone you know says you should buy instead of rent. Here's how to tell those house-shamers to pound sand.
Why mortgages have eaten Americans out of house and home
What lessons can future homeowners take away from today's "mortgage crisis?"
21 Experiences That Make Great Gifts
Everyone loves unwrapping a present, until it becomes next year's clutter. Consider an experience instead — the memories last forever!
5 Personal Loan Fees You Should Never, Ever Pay
The whole point of getting a loan is to avoid the high interest rates and added fees of a credit card. So make sure you're avoiding all of that with personal loans, too.