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Woo-hoo for Wufoo!

This fabulous form building and organizing program is one of those things you don't even know you need until you see it. A must have for both personal use and for your business

Best Money Tips: 2012 Holiday Layaway Plans Explained

Today we found some great articles on 2012 holiday layaway plans explained, making traveling a priority on a limited budget, and when to haggle.

Quiz: Am I Really Ready to Buy a Home?

Buying your first home is a big accomplishment, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Take our quick quiz to find out if you're ready to take the plunge.

8 Steps to Budget Mastery in 20 Minutes a Month

All it takes is 20 minutes a month to be a total money master. Try this method and budget like a boss.

Buy a Home You Can Afford With the Mortgage Suitcase Trick

When you're thinking about buying a home, it's easy to buy more house than you need (and get stuck with a pricier mortgage). Use this trick to save.

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Put it in a Pie for Fast, Frugal Food

Are you running out of fresh ideas for supper? Are you also running out of meat and fresh veggies? Pie shells are the best trick

7 Affordable Northern Destinations to Beat the Heat This Summer

Summer heat and humidity got you down? Freshen up with a trip to one of these way cooler destinations.

I Shouldn't Have to Pay for This! A Consumer's Guide to your Rights

If you buy something that stops working immediately and the seller refuses to refund your money, do you still have to pay for it?

4 New Year Budget Resolutions You Should Make Now

Chances are you'll make one or two financial resolutions on New Year's Eve. All we're saying is: Why wait?

How to Find a Great Babysitter

Take back date night! Here's how to find and vet a trusted babysitter in your area.

Eating Cheap While Abroad

I've been on the go a lot this last year: I lived in Dublin for four months, accompanied my family to Israel, and made it to plenty of other points on the globe. But no matter

Keeping Your Head (when all around you are losing theirs)

I'm going to be honest with you--the last three weeks have been the most stressful I've ever experienced at work. Between moving into a new po

10 Stocks and Bonds That Will Profit From the Fed Rate Hike

The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in a decade. How will the market — and your portfolio — respond?

10 Ways Working From Home Can Save (And Cost) You Big

Working from home will often help you save money, but not always.

5 Tips for Sightseeing on the Cheap

Planning a trip? Learn how to keep your sightseeing on the inexpensive side, especially if you have an opportunity to map out your itinerary ahead of time.

Ask the Readers: Would You Donate to the Government?

Tell us if you would donate to the government and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

It costs nothing to be nice.

I was in McDonald's this morning, returning a RedBox movie rental. I've seen a lot more of this place since I started using RedBox actually, and although I don't order

5 Debt Lessons From Darth Vader

What can a villain teach us about getting out of debt? More than C-3PO can teach us about programming binary load-lifters.

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