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The 5 Best Hardwood Floor Cleaners

Keeping your hardwood floors clean isn't easy, but it can be. Add any of these hardwood floor cleaners to your cleaning routine and marvel at the beauty under your feet.

20 Most Useful Pet Food Websites

If your pet has a picky palate, you can save on time and money by shopping at these online pet food vendors.

Everything You Need to Know About Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

The names Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae probably ring a bell, especially if you've applied for a mortgage lately — but who or what, are they, exactly?

10 Weird Types of Insurance You Didn't Even Know About

Held for ransom? Killed someone via laughter? Lost a valuable body part? There's an insurance coverage policy for that.

18 Smart Ways to Reuse Your Empty Glass Bottles

Got a bunch of empties sitting in the recycle bin? You can turn that trash into treasure!

12 Personal Finance Skills Everyone Should Master

Budgeting and negotiation are just the tip of the iceberg. How many of these critical life and money skills have you mastered?

Remember Where You Parked Your Car and More: 35 Practical Uses of a Digital Camera

Creativity, frugality, and, on occasion, desperation can inspire innovative uses of the digital camera. Whether it is a standalone device or part of a smartphone or PDA, don't leav

The 35 Best Ways to Spend Your Free Time (Frugally)

One way to spend less is to take up a fun hobby. Try one of these great ones, and you may even improve yourself and your bank account along the way too.

McMansion to McCottage: Why Smaller Houses Are Smarter

When it comes to our homes, is bigger always better? From saving money to cutting clutter and more, explore the benefits of buying or building small.

12 Ways to Tell the Difference Between Being Frugal and Being Cheap

How far is too far when it comes frugal living?

Frugal Lessons from Spider-Man

The name "Spider-Man" isn't exactly synonymous with "financial planning," but the web-slinger can still teach us some money lessons.

15 Surprising Insurance Policies You Might Need

For just about any life event, there's an insurance policy to cover it. Do you need one of these plans?

Revel in a corporation's misfortune - all Discovery Channel stores to close

I don't like to see good stores close. Especially an Aladdin's cave like The Discovery Store, which offers great educational toys and videos and is just a pleasure to walk around on a Saturday afternoon. [more]

Going Short at Starbucks: Worth It?

News about the "secret" Starbucks short cup is now over a year old, but people still don't believe me when I tell them about this little treasure. For those who may not have heard

What Happens to Debt After Divorce?

Divorce doesn't only involve the distribution of assets; it involves the distribution of debts, too. Here's what to expect when you untie the knot.

Trader Joes vs. Costco: What's a Better Place to Shop?

Trader Joe's and Costco: Two great places to buy groceries. But when you want certain items, how do you decide where to go? We've broken it down for you.

5 Destinations in Mexico That Are Safer Than Playa Del Carmen and Cancun

The news can be grim sometimes, but Mexico is still very safe for travelers, especially these five destinations.

A First-Timer's Guide to Using Airbnb

Never used Airbnb before? No problem. Here's how to book a rental, what to expect, and things to look out for.

Encounter With a Freegan

Would a good mother feed her children out of the Dumpster? My first encounter with a real live freegan leaves me wondering. Is helping save the earth and some money worth even t

5 Ways Your Instant Pot Can Save You Money

Your instant pot can save you a ton of time in the kitchen, but did you know it can also save you money?