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Is your long list of goals looking a little… optimistic? You really can achieve all of them, but you'll have to plan smart and set priorities first. Here's how.
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Exercise (and alcohol) good for your brain
A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
6 Dumb Things Employment Recruiters See People Do
This former employment recruiter saw job applicants make a lot of stupid mistakes. Here's what to avoid if you want to get hired.
10 Repairs That Aren't Your Landlord's Responsibility
One of the best things about renting is that most problems aren't yours — they're the landlord's. But not these.
Charitable Giving: Give in Order to Receive
The idea of giving away what you have especially if you don't have much is a tough one to wrap your head around. But if you truly want to be rich (both literally and figu
Money Matters: Why All the Secrecy?
As I alluded to in another article, I am amazed at how people will si
5 Home Investments to Make Your Summer Cooler
You won't have to sweat summer heat waves if you make these easy home investments and upgrades.
An Organized Year: A Month-by-Month Guide
If you find yourself procrastinating until the last minute and running out of time, get your act together with this month-by-month schedule.
Frugal Music Options Fade
Those of us petrified of receiving violation letters and threatening lawsuit notices from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have been long forced to pay unreason
Frequent Flier Programs for Infrequent Fliers
Use these tricks to maximize frequent flier miles and use them in creative ways to get the most benefit with the smallest credit.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Review Your Credit Report?
Tell us how often you review your credit report and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Health insurance: Two other numbers to look at
Most people, of course, have almost no control over their health insurance: They get what their employer provides (if they have a good job) or else they get nothing. Whether they
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The 10-Step Staircase to a Comfortable Retirement
The secret to saving enough for retirement is simple. Start early and increase the amount you save over time. For many people the hardest step on the journey is that first one.
Best Money Tips: 7 Ways to Get Free Gas
Today we found articles on legal ways to get free gas, healthy hacks to a lean body, and ways to protect your home while you’re on vacation.
The Different Types of Loans: A Primer
Do you know the basics of various loans? If not, then check out this loan primer.
You're Ready to Make an Offer on a House: Now What?
You've found your dream home, secured a lender and a mortgage — now comes the hard part.
The 5 Things You Need to Survive a Job Loss
Losing a job is terrible, but if you plan ahead and make common sense preparations, it doesn't have to mean disaster.
The 5 Best Men’s Running Shoes
Keeping a steady pace while running isn't easy, but it can be. Just rock any of these men's running shoes and your stride will remain strong.
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Buy at Costco
Paper goods, giant bags of peanuts, a year's supply of toothpaste… yeah, Costco sells that. Costco also sells 401(k) plans and caskets. Wait. What?
6 Steps to Achieving All Your Goals
Is your long list of goals looking a little… optimistic? You really can achieve all of them, but you'll have to plan smart and set priorities first. Here's how.