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Bookmark This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing 401(k) Investments

Don't get overwhelmed picking your own 401(k) investments. Use this simple approach to build a stable retirement portfolio.

5 Fun Money Boosts That Grow Your Savings

Adding some extra income will help you reach a savings goal that much sooner. Make it fun and you'll have a great time getting there, too.

10 Great Uses for Onions

From cleaning rusty knives to training your pets and much more, learn all of the surprising uses for this tasty, tear-inducing plant.

9 Things You Should Always Carry on an Economy Flight

You can make even the stingiest of economy flights comfortable and relaxing with a few carryons. Please enjoy your flight!

9 Ways to Make Money From Holiday Gifts You Don't Want

Not sure what to do with the toe socks you got from Aunt Sally? Turn those and the rest of your unwanted holiday gifts into cash!

14 (Mostly) Frugal Valentine’s Day Recipes

Give your special someone the royal treatment the cheap way with this list of delicious and frugal Valentine's Day recipes.

6 Financial Skills to Master Before You Graduate

Before you don your cap and gown, you have one more lesson to learn; basic personal finance.

U.S. personal savings rate close to Depression-era rates

U.S. savings rate has plummeted into negative territory, echoing days of the Great Depression.

Looking for Love (Online)

Looking for love online this Valentine's Day? Here's a few places to get started (and where to avoid).

Best Money Tips: Activities for Toddlers on a Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on activities for toddlers on a budget, saving on tax preparation fees, and expensive decisions that can haunt you for life.

Best Money Tips: Cheap and Fun Ideas for Easter

Today we found some great articles on cheap and fun ideas for Easter, improving your resume, and tax tips to make your life easier.

Deal Killers: 5 Phrases to Avoid When Negotiating

Negotiating can sometimes be stressful, and that stress can make buyers and sellers say dumb things. Learn to score better deals by avoiding these phrases.

Best Money Tips: Money Tips for Couples

Today we found some great articles on money tips for couples, eating out on a budget, and online safety tips.

Best Money Tips: Should You Discuss Money in Front of Your Kids?

Today we found some awesome articles on discussing money in front of your kids, ways to make $50 in a day, and ways to get out of debt.

6 Reasons You're Still Struggling to Pay Bills

You're making decent money and not obviously wasting it. So why are you still on thin ice by bill-paying day?

The Best Store Credit Card: Target REDcard

Target shoppers should check out the Target REDcard, which offers 5% off on all purchases and convenient benefits.

Is this the weirdest freebie ever?

Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of WalMart. Aside from their horrific treatment of workers and the impact they have on the economy, their stores just suck all the energy out o

These 6 Shopping Challenges Will Keep You Stylish Without Breaking Your Budget

If you've been stymied in your efforts to save money on clothes and accessories, make it easier by giving yourself a challenge.

McDonald's Treats for Less Than a Dime -- Chicago Area

One-dollar coupon books give kids three pies, three cookies, three cones and three fries or apple dippers.

The 5 Best Kettlebells

If your current strength training exercises just aren't cutting it, kettlebells are what you need. Try one of these during your next workout.