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5 Household Fixes You Should Stop Paying Others For

You don't have to be a handyman to take care of household hiccups. Instead, save money by handling these common problems yourself.

How to Make a Piggy Bank

Since I don't like being weighed down by these precious metals or the idea of losing them, I've started saving all of my loose coins in a do-it-yourself piggy bank.

6 Genius Ways to Stock Up on School Supplies

Buying new calculators and backpacks shouldn't leave you broke. Here's how to cash in on big savings during the back-to-school season.

Stop Slouching! 5 Ways to Improve Your Posture

Studies show a link between poor posture and poor health. Make your mother proud; stop slouching with these five simple ways to improve your posture.

The Best Eco-Friendly Water Bottles

From reducing waste to saving money to staying hydrated, carrying a reusable water bottle just makes sense. Here are seven of the best.

Organizing Your Financial Paperwork

By reducing paperwork before you organize, keeping your financial documents in order can become quick, easy, and (mostly) painless.

6 Meditation Alternatives for People With Busy Minds

Can't sit and meditate without your mind going in a thousand different directions? No problem. There are still ways to meditate when your brain is always busy.

The 5 Best Hair Straighteners

A good quality hair straightener like these five best choices will leave your hair silky, smooth, straight or wavy without causing a lot of damage.

20 amazing, outrageous and just plain weird tax deductions

Well, it's that time again. The tax deadline is just around the corner. If you still haven't done your return, take a look at the top 20 funky, strange and outrageous deductions

11 ATM Mistakes to Avoid Overseas

Make sure you avoid these common ATM mistakes when you travel abroad.

6 Secret Homemade Stain Removers That Kick Butt

Save money with these simple homemade stain removers.

14 Behaviors and Attitudes That Can Drive Workplace Success

Ever wondered how you can influence your workplace and long-term career success? Here are 14 behaviors and attitudes that can make a difference.

Everything You Need to Know About Airline Dining Rewards Programs

Wait, you can rack up airline miles by eating out at your favorite restaurants? Yes, it's true!

How to Use Financial Anchors to Make Better Money Decisions

Using this mental trick can transform you into a money master.

6 Tax Deductions Job-Hunters Can’t Afford to Overlook

If you spent part of last year looking for a job, you might like the IRS a little more this tax season. Discover tax deductions just for job seekers.

7 Cheaper Versions of Your Favorite Products

Stop paying premium for name brands! Save big on these seven products by ignoring a fancy label.

10 Great Jobs for People Who Hate the 9-5

If you have no interest in working a typical, 9-5 office job, then consider one of these 10 careers with flexible hours.

Can You Really Make Money by Starting a Blog?

Can blogging actually be a sustainable and reliable source of income? Let's investigate.

Saving the Planet - One Drop at a Time

With water becoming an increasingly precious resource, we need to get creative about how we conserve it. Here are some ways you may not have thought of to help save the planet, one

The Best and Worst Places to Stash Cash in Your Home

We all agree that a buck has value, it is also a bit vulnerable when not hidden properly. Forget the $3000 hi-tech safe, and stick with these affordable tricks I picked up. Yo