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Depressed? It Could Be Your Debt

If you're depressed and anxious, or your physical health is poor, a new study says it might closely be related to your debt.

16 Simple Kitchen Skills Every Frugal Person Should Master

Mastering these core kitchen skills will have you eating better, saving time, and sticking to your budget. They're easy to learn, too!

6 Steps for a Woman's Financial Self-Defense

Women account for over 80% of consumer spending, and at the same time elderly women make up over 80% of this country‘s impoverished. Women need to refocus their present spending po

Comparing Online Backup Services

There are a number of online backup services to choose from. Here are a few of the most popular online backup services and how they rate when compared against one another.

25 Easy Ways to Make Your Life More Interesting

It's easy to get trapped in a humdrum routine. Shake things up with one or more of these simple activities, lessons, experiments, and adventures.

How I Got Over the Hump and Sold My Blog for $3 Million

Problogger Jim Wang explains how he pushed past the six-month small business plateau, kept growing, and eventually sold his blog for a cool $3 million.

9 Car Parts That Are Safe to Buy Used

Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.

6 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Decide to Buy a Car

You're ready for a shiny new set of wheels. All you need to do is make these important money moves, first.

8 Signs Your Retirement Is on Track

You've been pumping money into your retirement accounts, but how do you know if you're on the right track? If these signs ring true, you're doing just fine.

Learn to Love Cooking (and Save!) With These 11 Kitchen Tricks

For those who enjoy cooking, the savings are an extra perk. But what if you don't enjoy it? You will, after you start doing these 11 things.

10 Tricks to Save Money with Credit Cards

The most credit savvy among us have been able to use credit cards to their benefit in order to wisely and optimally save money even while charging on their cards. If you are carefu

5 Ways to Pay Off High Interest Credit Card Debt

Don't let high interest credit card debt totally derail your money. Pay it off, quickly, with a few smart moves.

25 Cheap and Easy Fixes That Make Your House Look Amazing

Whether you're getting your home ready for sale or just getting it ship-shape, these 25 projects are easy, affordable, and rewarding!

6 Money Moves You Can Make While Stuck in an Endless TSA Line

Corralled into a never-ending TSA line? Put your boredom to work and make these money moves while you wait.

7 Ways to Make Use of Sub-Par Produce

How to use up slightly imperfect fruits and veggies.

Best Money Tips: How to Haggle in the Modern World

Today we found articles on tips for haggling in the modern world, ways to get through airport security faster, and holiday shipping deadlines to put on your calendar.

Should You Be Paying Someone Else to Do These 7 Common Chores?

Sometimes doing your own housework is worth it, and sometimes it isn't. Here's what to think about before you decide to outsource it or just do it yourself.

5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement

Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.

10 Breakfast Foods to Help You Ace Your Job Interview

Before you head out for that job interview, make sure you've had a delicious, balanced breakfast.

Are Timeshares Ever Worth the Investment?

Timeshares are as popular as ever. Before shelling out a huge chunk of change for a "home away from home," consider these pros and cons.