Frugal Joe

As a first-time homebuyer, you can usually benefit from government assistance programs. The types of assistance available to first-time homeowners range from low-interest or no-interest loans to down payment grants (i.e. free money) as well as tax credits and rebates.

You've probably seen the ad in your newspaper: Egg donors wanted. But what really catches your eye is the money being offered. You may also be wondering about the process involved in becoming a donor.

I once met a guy in college who said he made a couple of thousand dollars the year before by donating sperm. Considering how little sperm donors get paid for their samples, I hate to imagine what he had to go through to earn that much.

Donating plasma is in many ways similar to donating blood. Unlike blood donors, however, most people giving plasma get paid for it.

It's a good idea to check your computer for viruses, adware and spyware. It's an even better idea to prevent these harmful files from even getting to your computer.

If you lost your Master Lock combination, there's no need to worry. In this three-part guide, you'll learn how to open a Master Lock, how to retrieve your combination, and how to remember your combination.