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The 5 Best AAA Batteries

Got a lot of electronics that run on AAA batteries? Our top 5 picks will give you long-lasting power for your gadgets without breaking the bank.

Home title insurance is one more fee in the closing costs pile. Do you really need it?

These easy to make mistakes can hurt your 401(k) — and ultimately your retirement. Are you doing any of these things?

You don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars to Mickey Mouse in order to have a great vacation.

These days, a shiny new job title doesn't always mean more money. Weigh your options before you accept a promotion without a pay raise.

Once the wedding bells stop ringing, it's time to get real about how your money might change after marriage — starting with taxes.

"Superior" investment advice is a pretty rare thing. So rare, most of the time it's really just lousy.

Paying with plastic can be really convenient — it can also be really, really expensive. Avoid the extra costs by avoiding these 10 purchases.

Your 401(k) is a powerful retirement savings tool, but that doesn't mean it's perfect.

Stealthy money is healthy money.

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.

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

You have the food, you have your guests, now add the entertainment: Here are five games under $20 that kids and adults can enjoy together.

Science has figured out why showers make us creative ("a-ha!"), and you can use this insight to create lots more "Eureka!" moments, too.

You've found the home you've always dreamed of. Make sure you're not walking into a nightmare, instead.

We'd all like to be better friends — and we should be. Keep your friends close with some simple relationship builders.

Really— this one little word possesses incredible power to make the world better. You can thank us for it later.

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.

If you're reading this you're already kind of tech-savvy. But if you've got most of this stuff, then you are really, actually tech savvy.

Your rented set of wheels comes with a laundry list of optional insurance coverage. Should you take it?