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6 Foods Science Says Are Actually Making You Dumber

You are what you eat — and that goes for your brain, too. Are you making yourself dumber just by stuffing food in your face?

U.S. Government Offers "Free" $50,000 to Troubled Homeowners

Are you struggling to pay for your mortgage? Uncle Sam is gearing up to pass out up to $50,000 to troubled homeowners, and it doesn't have to be repaid.

The 4 Worst Mistakes Good Parents Make

Parenting is hard! Are you making it harder than it really is?

6 Ways to Make Extra Money Using Social Media

How many social media platforms do you check in with every day (or every hour)? Turn your social media time sink into an extra income, instead.

Best Money Tips: Ring in the New Year Family Style

Today we found some great articles on ringing in the New Year family style, reducing your household electric bill, and improving your finances now.

How to Land More Freelance Clients in a Snap

If you're a freelancer, finding steady work is key. Here's how to build a great client roster that'll keep you busier than ever.

7 Homemade Beauty Treatments That Actually Work

Skip the beauty aisle and save some money, too. Go au-naturale instead with these seven homemade beauty treatments — they really work!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/25, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Keeping Super Bowl Sunday Frugal! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

10 Unique Garden Containers and Techniques

Whether you have a big yard plot or a tiny windowsill, start your garden with one of these frugal, eco-friendly garden ideas.

How to Fight Back Against Mortgage Discrimination

Several big banks have been accused of unfairly lending to minority borrowers. Here's how to see if your lender is playing fair.

Five Beauty Products I've Learned To Live Without

Beauty products are my weakness. I don't feel as guilty spending money on them because they're always cheaper than 20 dollars (well, the ones I buy anyway). But this is a bad habit

6 Cool Jobs for Retirees

Working in retirement is a reality for many. But the right gig can be a fun and rewarding way to earn cash in your golden years.

Separate Bank Accounts: 'Till Death (or Banking) Do We Part?

Many couples today boast separate bank accounts and successful relationships. But is it possible? Or are separate bank accounts a recipe for disaster?

6 Ways to Save on Pregnancy Expenses

Oh baby! Shopping for your soon-to-be bundle of joy can be as frugal as it is fun with if you know what to look for — and where.

Is It Ever Okay to Cosign a Loan?

Conventional wisdom says cosigning a loan is a major money no-no. But are there exceptions?

Budget Busters

Every day I read about 60-70 personal finance/frugal living blogs. Through the help of many of our online friends, I have been fortunate enough to put my personal finance position

Don't rely on credit for your emergency fund

There's a large group of financial advisors who suggest using credit in place of an emergency fund. That way, you can invest your entire portfolio for maximum return (such as

The 3 Best Cities With Rent Control

Is rent control your secret weapon to a coveted, affordable apartment in the country’s most expensive cities? The rules are tricky, but maybe!

Home Maintenance and Repair: What's an Emergency and What Can Wait?

If you're budget is tight and you have home repairs on the horizon, use this list to determine which projects can wait and which ones need your immediate attention.

7 Nutrients You Need More Of

The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans identified a handful of vitamins and minerals Americans weren't getting enough of. What are these seven nutrients, exactly?