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Knowing how much money you have in the bank is just the start to early retirement planning.

A Checklist for Retiring Early Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement a...

Looking to skip the curtains on your windows? Consider some of these instead.

Curtain Alternatives to Dress Your Windows Looking to dress your windows with something other than curtains? The following ideas are fun, great...

Establish goals and habits now to prepare.

5 Financial Tips for First-Time Parents So a babe is on the way? Congrats! Along with the chaos of, well, everything that is to come, your f...

Do you use your credit card to buy coffee? Those small charges can add up.

Should Credit Cards Be Used for Small Purchases? Credit cards can be used to buy almost anything, but using them for small purchases can seem like a ...

You have to be on the same page.

What Couples Should Discuss Before Retiring Compromise is an important part of marriage. From deciding how much to spend on a new living room se...

What's your favorite veggie? Here are some great ways to sneak more into your diet.

How to Sneak in More Veggies Trying to munch more veggies on the reg, but sick of salads and steamed sides? Below are a handful o...

High credit card debt? A personal loan might be the answer.

Using Personal Loans Against Credit Card Debt A poor credit score can affect people in many ways. It can make it difficult to get approved for a m...

Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track your spending and monitor your bank accounts.

4 Invisible Money Leaks Worth Fixing Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track you...

Which spot do you find the hardest to clean?

5 Overlooked Places to Clean Regardless of how much time you spend cleaning, there are likely to be a few places you overlook. Be...

Did you know you can gift savings?

Contribute to a 529 College Savings Plan With Gift Cards Parents contributing to a 529 college savings plan may find it difficult, if not a little time-consu...

Starting with paying back student loans, good financial habits can follow you for life.

Organizing Your Finances as a College Graduate If you’ve just graduated from college, this is the perfect time to establish smart financial h...

Flooding may be inevitable, but costs of damages incurred may not have to be.

Do You Need Flood Insurance? Flooding can occur anywhere and at any time of the year. Even if you do not live near a body of wate...

Having trouble keeping track of your monthly payments? You might be damaging your credit score.

How to Negotiate a Clean Credit Report A late payment on a credit bill or other debt such as a mortgage can have a significant impact on yo...

For a relatively low cost, a home warranty can make buying a home a lot less worrisome.

The Pros of Buying a Home Warranty For $600 or so a year, plus a service fee of around $75 every time you ask for repair, a home warran...

Short answer a lot. What preventative measures are you taking?

Your Credit Card: What's in it for Thieves Online security breaches where retailers are hacked and customers’ credit card information is stolen...

Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children. Here are some suggestions.

Books to Teach Young Readers About Money Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them lear...

The end of a car lease doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to your wheels.

Transitioning from a Car Lease to a Purchase Leasing can be a smart way to test out a car for a few years without buying it. A lease can give you...

There are a few drawbacks to autopay, but if you have the money available, it can be an easy way to pay your mortgage without having to think about it.

The Benefits of Automatic Mortgage Payments Automatic payments can be a smart and easy way to “set it and forget it.” The automatic withdr...

Worried about your eyesight? There's a few things you can do.

How to Support Better Vision For desk jockeys, or anyone who spends long hours staring at a screen, it’s important to pay m...

Want your home to be eco-friendly? Try these 10 simple tips for starters!

10 Painless Changes for a Greener Home Making eco-friendly changes in the way we live may be easier than you think. Real Simple Magazine li...

The entryway of your home can say a lot about you.

How to Make Your Home's Entryway Pop The entrance of your home says a lot about your character, from interior design to overall aesthetic...

Decorate your bedroom for peaceful sleep, tonight.

Bring Peace to Your Bedroom While world peace is a great idea, if you want to add a touch of calm to your life, begin with your ...

Small bathroom? Here's how to make it seem larger!

Make the Most of a Small Bathroom Unless you’re living in a custom designed home, you probably wish your bathroom—or your guest bath—w...

Does your bathroom reflect your own personal style?

5 Ways to Add Chic Vibes to Your Bathroom Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add...

Do you have a low credit score? A secured credit card can be an easy way to improve it.

How a Secured Credit Card Can Help Your Credit One of the easiest ways to build credit and improve a credit score is to open a secured credit card....