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8 Easy Health and Fitness Tricks for Travelers

Don't kiss healthy habits goodbye just because you're on vacation! Try these simple routines to stay fit when you're far from home.

6 Unexpected Benefits of Solo Travel

There's no need to travel with a crowd. Seeing the world solo is often the best way to see it.

Best Money Tips: The Best Sites for Renting and Buying Textbooks

Today we found some stellar articles on the best sites for renting and buying textbooks, steps to financial prosperity, and things you should know about the U.S. economy.

The 8 Worst Home Sale Horror Stories

Buying or selling a house is rarely easy, but these eight home sales turned into actual home sale horror shows.

4 Times You Should Splurge and Hire a Pro

You probably already hire a pro when it comes to plumbing and dentistry. Here are four common DIY tasks you probably should hire out for, too.

Beyond Debt-Free: Getting By in the New Economy

Living debt-free is a great goal — but as the economy remains shaky, is that enough? Discover more ways to make sure you're on solid financial ground.

7 Ways to Save Big on Appliances

New home appliances are never cheap, but with the right strategy, you can save big when it comes time to buy one.

Best Money Tips: Finding Cheap Airline Tickets

Today we found some awesome articles on finding cheap airline tickets, choosing the best credit card for you, and tasks to organize your finances.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Go to College for Free

Today we found articles on ways to go to college for free, money mistakes that people make more than once, and ways to save on a vacation rental.

5 Business Lessons From These Child Entrepreneurs

What can you learn from kid entrepreneurs? Just about everything you need to know to launch a successful business!

The 5 Best Home Security Systems

Keeping your home safe and secure isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these home security systems and you'll rest easy knowing your castle is protected

Stop! Is That Loan Too Big For Your Wallet?

You need to borrow money for a big purchase — how much can you really afford to borrow? Use these financial rules of thumb to find out.

How to Sign Up for Health Care in 2018

Open enrollment to buy health insurance through the ACA starts on November 1. Here's what you need to know this year.

Best Money Tips: Eat Organic on the Cheap

Today we found some great articles on eating organic on the cheap, renting your home, and homemade Halloween costume ideas.

9 Child Care Purchases You Should Never Skimp On

The littler the kid, the bigger the expenses. Even when money is tight, it pays to shell out for these necessary kidcare products and services.

8 Easy Home Maintenance To-Dos for Spring

Spring is in the air and that means home repair. Welcome the warmer days with these must-do maintenance projects.

6 Free Self-Care Rituals to Get You Through a Long Winter

When the weather outside is frightful, these free and easy self-care acts are cozy and delightful.

7 Reasons You're Never Too Old to Buy Stocks

You'll outgrow a lot of things as you age. Stocks won't be one of them.

4 Money Moves to Make After You Pay Off Your Mortgage

You own your home free and clear; congrats! Once you're done celebrating, it's time to make some smart post-mortgage money moves.

On the importance of having capital

One of the most frugal things you can do is have capital. Whether it's money in the bank or a nice chunk of reasonably liquid investments, having capital not only makes money (thr