"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
Today we found some amazing articles on ways for families to save in September, financial steps to a rich life, and turning financial disaster into financial independence.
Borrowing extra for an energy efficient mortgage can lower your utility costs and generate significant savings...as long as you make sure the math adds up.
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Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
Confident People Have These 10 Things in Their Homes — Do You?
Look around your home. Do you possess many of these talismans of the self-confident?
Stop Making These 8 Risky Password Mistakes
Wanna protect your identity online? Make better passwords.
My CSA Experience: Farm-Fresh Veggies All Summer (and Possibly Winter)
Buying a share in community-supported agriculture is a great way to get fresh, local produce — and some CSAs are even available through the winter.
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Score Your Dream Home With the Perfect Offer Letter
In a hot housing market, you want every trick up your sleeve to score your dream home. A heartfelt letter to the seller may be the key.
5 Pretty Projects for Pine Cones
If you have an excess of pine cones (or can get some), we have five festive decorating projects you can do on a dime.
Best Money Tips: Ways for Families to Save in September
Today we found some amazing articles on ways for families to save in September, financial steps to a rich life, and turning financial disaster into financial independence.
Are You a Hothead? 10 Things Patient People Never Say
Sometimes even the best of us lose our cool. If you find yourself belting out any of these phrases frequently — you may need to tone it down.
The Only Money Advice You'll Actually Listen To
The only financial advice you need is the advice you'll actually listen to. How do you find that best advice?
10 Ways You're Wasting Time Without Realizing It
Where has the day gone? Maybe you've wasted it on one or more of these little time sinks.
4 Stocks to Buy If You Love Moms
Mom has always been there for you. Be there for her — and all mothers — by investing in these companies who love moms.
Best Money Tips: Things Broke People Say
Today, we share the things that broke people, ways to boost your career, all-natural remedies to stress, and more!
12 Ideas for Cheap, Festive, Fall Decor
Fall has… fallen again... and that means festive decor. Make your home fit for the season with these fun, frugal fall projects.
Energy Efficient Mortgages: Borrowing More to Save
Borrowing extra for an energy efficient mortgage can lower your utility costs and generate significant savings...as long as you make sure the math adds up.
10 Things You Don't Actually Need to Buy for Your New Baby (Plus 5 You Must)
It's tempting to fill up a baby registry with all sorts of newborn gear. Resist the urge and focus on stuff you'll really use.
7 Super Splurges of the Rich and Famous
Celebrities understandably have lots of money to spend, but these pricey purchases are difficult to comprehend.
5 Money Lessons People Learn at Their First Job
A first job teaches plenty about getting and keeping a job. A first paycheck teaches us a few things about getting and keeping money, too.
How to Save Big at a Going Out of Business Sale
Don't show up at a going out of business sale without these shopping tips in your bag
Best Money Tips: How to Live With Only 100 Items
Today, we give you tips for living with less stuff, the things every frugal household should have, and the best time to ask for a raise.