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How One Blogger Learned to Cook and Saved a Fortune 04/15/2015 05:00pm • On the day of my bridal shower, I received tons of amazing cooking supplies. When I finished opening gifts, my best friend leaned over and asked me, "What would they say if they knew you couldn't cook at all?" It was a running joke that I married my husband for his cooking skills. He comes from a Managing Your Mom or Dad's Money 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Shortly after Terrie Hull's mother got in a car accident in 2011 that caused brain damage, her mother married a man Hull didn't trust. Soon, Hull learned her instincts had been right: Her mom, under her new husband's guidance, accused Hull of stealing money from her. Hull and her husband Jon, who l 6 Common Money Mistakes People Make in Their 30s 04/13/2015 08:00pm • Your 30s is filled with countless opportunities, both for success and for failure. They're the years for establishing careers, having children and building a solid financial platform for the future.In the process of achieving those goals, however, many 30-somethings make a number of financial errors Chip-And-PIN Credit Cards to Consider Before Traveling to Europe 04/13/2015 09:00am • International travel is like parenting. They're both transformative experiences that bring great joy and unforgettable memories. They can also both be expensive, challenging and fraught with headaches. The good news for travelers is many of those headaches can be minimized with forethought. One p Dating on a Budget: The Line Between Frugality and Being Cheap 04/09/2015 04:00am • Saving money is a skill that you can apply in several areas of your life, but when it comes to dating and relationships, you could be sabotaging your date with your frugal ways. It's impressive that you can maintain a budget and find the best deals in the city at any given moment, but your date coul Should You Send Money to Friends Through Facebook Messenger? 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Sending money to a friend -- whether for a dinner, trip or gift -- is about to get easier. Facebook announced last month that it's adding mobile payment capabilities, so that users can store a debit card and send money to each other for free using the Facebook Messenger app. The feature is expected The Compromises Millennials Make to Be Homeowners 04/06/2015 08:00pm • For millennials who head down the aisle and start decorating nurseries, a mortgage is a scary prospect to add to an already heavy debt load. It makes sense that they've delayed the homebuying process compared to previous generations, as only 36 percent of homeowners are age 35 and younger, according Beware of These 7 Budget Blockers 03/31/2015 08:00pm • Everyone knows the importance of having a household budget, yet Gallup and other surveys suggest that some 60 to 70 percent of American adults admit they don't have one; even fewer stick to the budgets they do make. Why is that, exactly? Two words: budget blockers. Those irksome situa 10 Steps to a Smarter Spending Plan 03/30/2015 08:00pm • If you're looking for ways to rein in excess spending and meet your savings goals, then you might want to consider taking some time to reflect on your priorities and life goals. That can inspire an overall plan and new habits that guide your day-to-day decisions. Incorporating new tools and even sh Arena Stage portrays Supreme Court justice 03/16/2015 05:08am • WASHINGTON -- You know him as Ebeneezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" at Ford's Theatre. You may also recognize him as the Republican Senate Whip in Season 2 of "House of Cards." Now, actor Edward Gero is playing an entirely different role as sitting Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia The Tax Surprise Few Credit Cardholders Know About 03/15/2015 08:00pm • The day you finally pay off the last of your credit card debt is nothing short of monumental. You feel like a tremendous weight has been lifted off your shoulders. It's as if you've just received a raise -- which, for all intents and purposes, you have. There's also a profound sense of accomplishmen 9 Websites to Earn Extra Money Online 03/09/2015 08:00pm • It doesn't take much time to run across someone pitching a "get-rich-quick" scheme online. We've all seen them -- people who promise to show you how to make thousands at home in your spare time.Guess what? Like any get-rich-quick scheme, it's only going to make money for the person running the schem 10 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund 03/04/2015 07:00pm • P is for practical.Hotly anticipating your tax refund? Us too. But before you splurge on that Jacuzzi you've always wanted or pile items into your virtual shopping cart, do yourself a favor: Hit pause, experts suggest, and consider finding a practical use for your money. What's practical, of course, Don't Skip the Veggies During Winter 03/03/2015 07:00pm • Your street may be lined with snow, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the power of seasonal produce during the winter months. Long ago, plenty of cultures in cold climes -- from Minnesota to Norway -- learned to harness the power of vegetables for good nutrition all year long. People pa 6 Steps to Get the Best Mortgage Rates This Spring 03/02/2015 07:00pm • If you've got the itch to ditch your landlord and take the leap to homeownership, mortgage rates are still low by historical standards. But beware because they are expected to begin creeping higher throughout the year. "The cost of renting is really high right now. Rents have been rising and risin