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Travel and Money: How to Get and Carry Cash Safely and Securely

When you travel, it can be easy to be labeled as a tourist, which automatically makes you a target for theft. Here's how to get and carry cash safely and securely.

5 Investments That Aren't Stocks or Bonds

Stock ownership is at the lowest rate in almost two decades. These alternative investments may be the reason why.

Why This Isn't Your Grandparents' Economy

Why can't we save money like our parents and grandparents? Learn how modern economic realities make financial independence more challenging.

Do You Really Need a 20 Percent Down Payment for a House?

Don't let the giant down payment dash your dreams of homeownership. You have other options!

10 Ways to Repair a Burned Bridge

We've all ended a work or personal relationship badly. Mend a broken connection and you'll regain a valued friend or a colleague -- forever this time.

How to Find Time for Home-Cooked Meals

Even the busiest people can find time to make healthy and delicious home-cooked meals. Just follow these suggestions.

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.

A Beginner’s Guide to Frugal Living

The path to frugality has many detours, and even the experts make mistakes. Here are seven things to keep in mind as you find your own road.

7 Things You Can Downsize Right Now

When we think "Downsize" we think trading a big home for a small one. Don't stop there — there's lots of smaller stuff to downsize, too!

Need Business Credit? Build Your Personal Credit First

It's not easy for entrepreneurs to borrow without giving a personal guarantee.

5 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Child to Private School

Not sure if private school is right for your child? Get the answers to these questions before you decide.

Money Management in 5 Minutes a Day

Day-to-day money management doesn't need to take a ton of time. Here are some key steps and tools that'll help you create a super-efficient system.

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Caregiver

Caregiving is a wonderful, heartfelt gesture that comes with emotional and financial stress. Make sure you're prepared for all of the challenges it can bring.

2 Simple Ways to Get Holiday Shopping Bonuses for Huge Savings

Before you ring up your gifts, make sure to check for these special bonuses to save big!

The 5 Best Sewing Machines

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, buying a new sewing machine can be a daunting task. To help simplify the decision, here are our top picks.

The 5 Best Coffeemakers

One of the best ways to save money is to eliminate little expenses — like coffee from the coffee shop. Make it easy with one of these great machines.

Ask the Readers: What Do You Enjoy Most About the Holidays?

Tell us what you enjoy most about the holidays and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

8 All-Natural Ways to Relieve Sore Muscles

A tough workout is good for mind and body, but it doesn't always feel that way. Relieve those day-after aches and pains with these natural, effective remedies.

10 Great Reasons to Drink Beer

One or two reasons to drink beer are generally enough. Here are eight or nine more to remind you that beer is good (in moderation).

Budgeting Hack: Gift Calendars

There is no quicker way to derail a decent budget than having to buy unexpected gifts. Learn how to make your own Gift Calendar so you can steer clear of the cash crunch, organize