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Owning a home is both wonderful and extremely challenging. For many, we think that owning is the "right" choice but I wish I knew these ten things before I bought my first house.

If a genie offered you $1 million or a penny that doubled every day for 30 days - which would you choose? What if they offered $2 million? Or $5?

Cash Stuffing is the latest budgeting crazy that went viral on social media. Learn about #cashstuffing, how it can help you save more money, and whether it's right for you.

Have you heard of the 100 envelope challenge? If so, you might be intrigued by saving that kind of cash in such a short period. But how does it work, and is it realistic? In this article, I'll cover everything you need to know about the 100 envelope challenge, including whether or not it’s a viable option in today’s economy.

Are certificates of deposit still worth getting? We look at the current interest rates, alternatives, and help you decide whether they are worth it anymore.

Synchrony Bank is best known as the bank that powers many credit cards but they are also a bank - see what promotional offers they have available for folks looking to save.

Many money rules of thumb are no longer correct and border on being dangerous if you follow them. See why I dislike most rules of thumb and specifically discuss six really bad rules.

Given current housing prices across much of the U.S., you might think it’s nearly impossible to find affordable housing. However, if you’re flexible with where you can live, you may want to consider homesteading on free land. This guide helps show you how to get free land in the United States and start life’s next adventure.

Buying company stock as a Christmas or birthday gift for your child won’t match the sizzle of some hot new toy. But the gift of stock is an opportunity to change the child’s future direction. If they don’t “get it” now, they almost certainly will in a few years.

If you’ve never been a regular saver but you’ve decided that now is the time, you may be wondering how much money you should save each month? This article explores two of the most common savings strategies. The one you choose will depend upon how much you need to save and how quickly you need to do it.

CIT Bank has a new bonus on their money market account - deposit $15,000 or more and get a year of Amazon Prime.

FDIC insurance protects you if your bank should go under... but there are several "bank-like" accounts that seem like they should be covered but are not. Learn these so you aren't caught in a bad situation.