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Homemade Peanut Butter: Recipe and Cost Comparison

Normally we assume it's cheaper to make something homemade rather than buy it at the store. But what about peanut butter? Is it cheaper to make your own homemade peanut butter?

The 5 Best Counterop Burners

Stovetop cramped and you need an extra burner? These five excellent countertop burners can give you the cooking freedom you've been yearning for.

The 5 Best Cloth Napkins

Cleaning up food messes isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these cloth napkins and you'll be able to keep the kitchen clean.

8 Things to Consider Before Switching to an Online-Only Bank

Everything is going digital these days, and banks are no exception. But is online-only banking the right move for you?

Party Like It's 19.99: The Psychology of Pricing

Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.

How to Budget Consistently Without a Steady Paycheck

Adapting your finances to the freelance life takes a little finesse. No worries: You can budget like a boss even without a steady income.

21 Personal Finance Lessons From Harry Potter

Muggles, magic...and money? Discover what Harry Potter's adventures can teach us about personal finance.

A Budget is Not a Constraint

When people resist the idea of budgets, the most common reason is that they view the budget as an unwelco

Credit Card Signatures Are Going Away — Should You Be Worried?

Major credit card networks are eliminating the need for signatures at the point of sale. What does that mean for you?

8 Legit Ways to Use the Gym for Free

Don't want to pay for a full gym membership? Instead, follow these strategies that let you work out at the gym without paying a cent.

Hungry? Have a drink.

The chances are, you're dehydrated right now. In fact, over 75% of the American population is deyhdrated, and worse still, over 80% know they are. No big deal? Well, it is actu

The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.

It seems like new variations of the Nigerian 419 scam pop up every week. The one that caught my attention recently involved renting a home, and it’s a nasty trick that could take a

50 Ways to Make Exercise More Fun

Getting motivated to workout day after day can really be a drag. Keep fitness fun — and productive — with these tricks.

6 Hidden Dangers of Credit Card Balance Transfers

We're advocates of credit balance transfers as part of a debt reduction plan, but that doesn't mean the strategy is risk-free. Here's what to watch out for.

Money in Your Yard: How to Sell Palm Trees For Cash

Palm trees are ubiquitous in California and other states with a warm climate. Although they are beautiful trees, some homeowners find them to be a nuisance because they require rou

7 Habits That Are Quietly Making You Fat (and Have Nothing to Do With Eating)

Scale groaning a little more each time you step on? Lots of bad, little diet and fitness habits add up to big pounds. Think small fixes and lose it!

25 Productive Things to Do on a Rainy Day

Dreary drizzle might be demotivating, but there's no reason you can't get things done. The next time you're stuck inside, do one (or more!) of these 25 things.

How to Wake Up Fast and Attack the Day

Waking up can be difficult when your bed is so darn comfortable. Learn how to happily shake off the sleep so you can have a more productive day.

6 Tips to Sell Your Condo Fast

If you're thinking of selling your condo, now is a great time. Use these strategies to make the process quick and painless.

5 MicroSaving Tools to Help You Start Saving Now

Every little bit adds up — and faster than you think! If you can't afford large savings contributions, try these microsaving tools instead.