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Have you wondered why you were rejected from a job even though you felt like you had all the skills to do the job? Do you want to improve your chances at getting the job you wa
Here are two ideas you already know: You won't achieve maximum happiness by always doing the most pleasurable thing you can think of at each moment, but neither will you find it b
If you're a hard-core sports fan, you're pretty much stuck paying for cable every month. For the rest of us, a raft of technological and entertainment offerings -- including digita
It doesn’t matter what it is: plums, fruit cocktail, or an awkward can of cranberries – it can sit there for years if not put to a creative use. When pennies must be pinched, the
There's a reason coaches and CEOs look for "goal-oriented" athletes and employees. Goals help us achieve more, whether touchdowns, profits, or savings.
For most people, frugality is a lifestyle choice born out of necessity. A lost job, increase in expenses, or a battle with debt has forced them to take extreme measures to balance
When it's not re-heating last night's soup, your microwave oven has plenty of non-food uses. Learn how to put yours to work on everything from crafts to cleaning.
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Live Like a Local: How to Tap Into the Local Scene While Traveling
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It might seem like every little thing impacts your credit score, but these bills fly under the radar.
Five Interview Lessons Learned from Horrible Interviews
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Book review: Happier
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A Simple Guide to Rolling Over All of Your 401Ks and IRAs
Wondering what to do with your 401K or IRA after a job switch? We'll break it down for you.
5 Ways to Live Like a Celebrity on a Budget
It is possible to live like a celebrity and retain a bit of luxury even when you're cutting corners.
Saving Money Is Easy If You Set the Right Goals
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6 Decorative Plants You Can Eat, Too
Kill two birds with one stone by stocking both your garden and your pantry with these gorgeous edible plants.
Failed Frugality: 5 Clues You’ve Gone Too Far
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11 Ways to Save Money on Live Sporting Events
Live sporting events are fun — and expensive. But if you shop smart and pick your spots, you really can catch a game without blitzing your budget.
The Time Management Problem Most of Us Have — and How to Fix It
The world won't end if you don't say "Yes" to every project, chore, event, and favor request you get. Start becoming happy by doing just enough.