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Optical Illusions That Make You Fatter and Your Wallet Lighter
One of my best friends told me that the key to food portion sizes was this: "Eat from small plates, drink from taller glasses." And optical illusions are at the root of it.
How to Manage Your Debt in 10 Minutes a Week
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33 Places to Retire If You Love the Rain
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From bruised bananas to less-than-fresh-baked bread, negotiating deals at the grocery store could save you big bucks.
The Census Questions 8 and 9
While filling out this year's census I wondered, how relevant are questions 8 and 9 going to be to the government programs they might serve? Don't the questions themselves make the
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It can be tricky deciding who picks up the tab after dinner. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure you pay in the right situations.
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
The 29 Companies With the Best Maternity Benefits
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4 Effortless Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
Already stressed about back-to-school shopping? Don't be. You can save money without even trying.
How to Ensure You Use Your Groupons and Other Daily Deals
Daily deals are great...if you remember to use them. Follow these techniques to keep your vouchers from languishing.
Find a Side Gig at These 4 Best Micro-Jobs Sites
One way to boost your savings is to earn a little extra in your spare time. Get your side hustle on via one of these quick job search sites.
8 Simple Ways to Travel Greener That Could Save You Money
Believe it or not, you can travel like Captain Planet and save money, all at once.
You Can Start Investing With a Lot Less Money Than You Think
You feel like you don't have enough money to take the plunge in investing. That's not true! You can get started with less than you think.
How to Learn About Your Home's History
Home is where the heart is — and it has a history all its own. Here's how you can learn all about your new abode.
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How Paying Attention to Detail Saves Your Finances
One of the easiest ways to keep your finances on the up and up is to simply pay attention.
5 Audiobooks About Money You Need to Hear
Turn your commute into a fun lesson in finance with these audiobooks about money.
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Business Cards? (Special $100 Giveaway)
Tell us if you use business cards and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card or a set of die-cut business cards!
Ask the Readers: Do You Use Food Delivery Apps?
Tell us whether you use food delivery apps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!