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20 Little Ways to Make Your Stuff Last Longer

Extend the useful life of the things you own — and extend the life of your savings account — with a few, easy, maintenances tricks.

5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Claiming Your Social Security Benefits

Just because you can start claiming Social Security benefits, doesn't necessarily mean you should. Ask yourself these questions first.

3 Unbelievable Visualization Board Success Stories

There's a lot of skepticism around the idea of visualization boards, but plenty of people are convinced, such as the three people profiled here.

How to Buy a Digital Camera

Whether you want a point-and-click pocket camera or something professional-level, find out what to look for, from megapixels to memory.

How to Survive the 5 Most Common Emergency Situations

While major disasters are thankfully rare, plenty of small emergencies can catch us unawares. Here's what you should be watching and preparing for.

Best Money Tips: Surprising Ways to Beat Stress

Today we found some great articles on surprising ways to beat stress, bad habits you may have when you shop for clothes, and simple ways to be inspired.

Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying a College Meal Plan

You know college tuition, books, and room and board cost a pretty penny. Are you forgetting about food?

My One Favorite Frugal Living Tip

I read a lot of great frugal living advice. But there's one (yup, just one) tip that makes all of the others work.

Eating Frugally With MyPlate

Eating healthy and cheap aren't mutually exclusive. Discover how to follow the USDA's new healthy eating guidelines while also saving cash at the grocery store.

Frugal Fourth of July Party Ideas

Independence Day is almost here! This year, celebrate America's birthday with these frugal-minded party ideas.

Do Daily Deals Make Good Gifts?

Groupons and other daily-deal coupons are a great way for you to save on restaurants, classes, and more...but are they also a great way to save on gifts?

Feelin’ Flakey: 7 Delicious Corn Flake Ideas

There's a lot more to do with corn flakes than just toss 'em in a bowl with some milk. Discover surprising uses for this cheap ingredient.

I Pay for Things You Get for Free

Yup, I pay for things you get for free...and I save a lot of money in the process. Here's how you can do it too.

An Unplugged Weekend: 7 Tips To Make It Happen

These days, getting away from work doesn't really get you away from work.

How to Write a Business Plan

When creating a business plan, stop worrying about the final product and stay focused on the process.

5 Easy Ways to Start Green Investing

Nurture your financials and Mother Earth at the same time with five eco-friendly investments that do well for you and the planet.

How Divorce Can Impact Your Social Security Payments

Divorce impacts many aspects of your life — even your Social Security benefits.

8 Critical 401(k) Questions You Need to Ask Your Employer

You know you should be using your work-sponsored 401(k) plan, but to really make the most of it, you need to ask a few questions.

15 Tested Tips for Creative Efficiency

Life is rarely going to bless you with long open hours to sit around and paint portraits or write songs or write novels. If you want the time, you have to fight for it.

6 Ways Workaholism Is Costing You Money

Putting in long hours at work often means a bigger paycheck. But what about when burning the midnight oil ends up costing you money?