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Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/24, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

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Caregiving: Highlights from Our Chat with AARP and Ad Council

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with AARP and Ad Council on caregiving.

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Do not buy something just because you can afford it

Since I got married people have been constantly asking me two questions. One is, "are you pregnant yet?", and the other is "are you going to buy a house?" One

How to Save Big Money on Next Year's Lawn and Garden

The time to start planning your lawn and garden is right now. Get the tips you need to save some green come spring time.

Should You Move to a New City to Reduce Lifestyle Costs?

If high housing costs seem scary in your dream city, consider this — the lifestyle change may be worth the move!

Flashback Friday: 39 Inspiring Stories and Tips to Help You Beat Debt

Let's look back at the 39 best stories and debt management tips we've ever shared.

Ask the Readers: Will You Buy a Halloween Costume this Year?

Tell us if you will buy a Halloween costume this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?

Tell us how often you evaluate your budget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

The Benefits of a Walkable Neighborhood

Are you able to walk to your daily necessities from where you live? Or do you drive everywhere? Discover how walkable your neighborhood is and see if you can use your car less.

Save $10 on $10 and Free Shipping At Blockbuster Online

What's better than cheap, pre-owned movies delivered to your door? Free ones. And for a very limited time, you can take your pick of hundreds of movies at Blockbuster for the cos

Cheap China the Expat Way (or Better, the Chinese Way)

If watching the Olympics has piqued your appetite for travel in China, don't despair: After the airfare, you can see a lot of sights in this country for not a lot of coin -- if you

Best Money Tips: Part Time Jobs With Benefits

Today we found some fantastic articles on part time jobs with benefits, times you can't afford to skimp, and how to road trip for under $100.

The Best 4-Step Plan to Manage Your Medical Correspondence

How do you process the deluge of statements, notices, and bills for your healthcare? Processing them with these four steps could make the difference between overlooking important p

Making Christmas the Smart Way

When I was growing up, I looked forward to the mysterious day that would come anywhere from a month to a couple of weeks before Christmas, when my mom would call us and everyone in

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 10/3

Today's great deals include 2 in 1 Grocery Store & Puppet Theater Tent 45.99, Anne Klein Loafers under $70, 60% off Men's Reebok, and more!

Will Obama's new mortgage plan really reward responsibility?

Today President Obama announced a new $75 billion Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan to the world. It is touted as a plan that helps responsible homeowners who have not

Best Money Tips: Save Money at Trader Joe's

Today we found some great articles on saving money at Trader Joe's, career lessons from cats, and things extraordinary people give to others.

Another path to recovery: higher incomes

Preventing a collapse of the financial system is part of preventing a depression. However, the shorthand term for this--getting the banks able and willing to lend--is misleading.