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VIDEO: Gardening is a great way to beautify your home but, are you being eco-friendly?

How to Be an Eco-Friendly Gardener Gardening is a great way to beautify your home and connect with nature. But is your garden environm...

Your household items could be more valuable than you think. Here are some tips for repurposing to save.

New Tricks for Old Throwaway Items For many of us, mom’s ‘use-it-up, make-it-last, wear-it-out’ mantra was our introduction to thriftin...

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VIDEO: Consider traffic, parking, kids and community.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Don't forget to discuss these water safety tips with your children before you move to the water.

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Which do you prefer to use? Keep in mind, credit cards have a lot more protections than debit cards do.

How Credit Cards Differ From Debit Cards A debit card is a smart way to shop if you want to avoid using a credit card that will charge you in...

VIDEO: Is student loan debt weighing you down? Consider these tips...

Paying Off Student Loans Faster Is student loan debt weighing you down? Pay beyond the minimum payment every month to reduce your p...

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Try out these mantras to boost your mood.

4 Mantras to Make You Happy Some days, keeping a smile on your face can be a struggle. Whether you’re dealing with a stressful c...

Having trouble hitting your hydration marks? These tips might help.

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VIDEO Take your home to the next level with these ultra-high-end features.

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Too much credit card debt? Here's four ways to manage it with your creditor.

What Is a Negotiated Debt Settlement? If you’re buried by credit card debt, a negotiated debt settlement with your creditor may be worth c...

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Have kids? It's never too early to start preparing for college, and student loans aren't the only way to fund their education.

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Although there are many challenges millennials face when building a credit history, here are a few solutions.

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Federal laws are meant to protect student loan borrowers. Here are some ways to make sure problems with your lender don't become burdensome.

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VIDEO: Flooding can happen anytime, anywhere. And damages are generally not included in your homeowners policy.

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This insightful article suggests haggling can be done to reduce your costs for phone, cable TV, internet service or even for big-ticket purchases like a household appliance.

How to Haggle on the Phone for Better Prices Haggling may not be one of the funnest things you’ll do on any given day, but if you’re anywhere nea...

Taking a driver safety course can reduce your premiums by 5 - 15. Find other great money-saving ideas here.

How Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance Auto insurance rates typically rise for senior citizens, who can be more accident-prone than they we...

VIDEO: These five tiles will make your floor a masterpiece!

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Looking to paint your walls with a trendy shade? Check out millennial pink.

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