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Turn One Room Into Two With These 10 Simple Tricks

You can't create more space in your tiny place, but you can create more spaces with some clever design ideas. You can get more storage, too!

How to Make Your Own Power

From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.

14 Smartphone Apps That Make Self-Care a Snap

Make self-care a priority wherever you are with these helpful apps. Taking good care of you has never been easier!

6 Foods Scientifically Proven to Help You Sleep

There's nothing worse than tossing and turning all night. Snack your way to fitful rest with these foods proven to help you sleep.

How to Wisely Choose Your Next Travel Destination

Looking to book your next trip? Choose your destination wisely.

Best Money Tips: Should You Get a Prenup?

Today we found some awesome articles on getting a prenup, ways to a cozier home, and how to live within your means.

How to Rack Up Extra Rewards Points by Buying Gift Cards

Buying gift cards could be the key to earning extra rewards points.

Financial Lessons From Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh has remained one of the most endearing characters in children's literature — but there's a lot he can teach us adults about money, too.

Running the Numbers: Living on One Salary

Whether it's out of choice or necessity, if you and your partner are planning to start living off of a single income, here's what you should know.

Should You Become a Landlord Instead of Selling Your Home?

With the housing market still in the dumps, many of us have become "accidental landlords." Should you join us?

Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette

When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally

8 Fun Facts About Credit Cards

Your monthly credit card statement may not offer much joy, but these fascinating credit card facts are pure fun.

Good Debt, Bad Debt

Whether debt is good or bad depends on how you spend the money. From best to worst, here are the four categories of debt that one writer uses.

Best Money Tips: Get Your Kids to Save

Today we found some stellar articles on getting your kids to save, saving by spending on select days, and things you shouldn't keep in your wallet.

HOW MUCH?! The free stuff you’ll have to pay for, sooner or later.

I flew to New York for business over the weekend. As I looked at the list of $8 pay-per-view movies and $5 snacks available, my mind went back in time to a few years ago, when free

50+ Unique Gift Ideas for Men

The picky guy in your life may seem like he already has it all, but we bet he'd still love some of these thoughtful gifts!

12 Ways to Save Money at Whole Foods

Whole Foods is known for high quality — and high prices to go with. Shop smarter at "Whole Paycheck" and keep more of yours every visit.

Free Books: Little Libraries That Build Community and Save You Money

Around the world people are creating their own book exchanges. Learn how to find them, score cheap books, and meet your neighbors.

Is Building an Emergency Fund Always a Good Idea?

We often hear the same advice — everyone needs to have an emergency fund. But, in some situations, it might be OK to skip it.

There is no Tomorrow.

Are you waiting for tomorrow for things to be different? To make changes, or refocus? I've got news for you...