The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
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Lending money to friends or family is a generous thing to do, but it can also strain on your relationship. Read this to help decide whether or not you should.
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How to Stop Hating Yourself About Money and Actually Make Positive Changes
You know you should be budgeting and saving, and that just makes you feel worse when you don't. Escape the shame cycle and control your money.
7 Fresh Veggies You Can Grow From Kitchen Scraps
Don't discard those onion tops or avocado seeds! Plant them in your garden instead and grow your own.
The 10 Cheapest Ways to Fly First Class
Fly first class for little or no extra expense by planning carefully or just asking nicely.
The 29 Companies With the Best Maternity Benefits
The U.S. is among the few countries that doesn't mandate paid maternity leave. These 29 companies offer generous maternity benefits anyway.
The Easiest, Cheapest Way to Make Delicious Dumplings
Who doesn't love dumplings? Enjoy them more often, for much less than store bought, with this quick and easy dumpling making routine.
Smart Investors Have These 6 Traits — Do You?
It takes money to make money investing, and it takes a certain kind of person. Find out if you are, and if you aren't — how to become one.
How to Protect Your Job When You're in a Workplace Relationship
A love affair at work is nothing unusual these days. But, if you don't take the proper precautions, it could mean the end of your job.
10 Smartphone Apps That Can Help You in an Emergency
When you're in a dire situation, an app on your phone might be the thing to save you.
10 Fun Hobbies You Can Take Up for Free
You could kill a couple of hours every evening watching the tube. Or you could take up one of these fabulous, fun, and free pastimes.
20 Valentine's Day Gifts for $10 or Less
These inexpensive Valentine's Day gifts are so much more than frugal — they're super thoughtful and exquisitely romantic.
9 Delicious Reasons Cider Is Our Favorite Fall Treat
You can do a whole lot more with apple cider than just drink it plain!
Understanding the Gold Standard
The gold standard was used to define currency since Roman times. Discover how it worked, why it doesn't anymore, and how it affects our finances today.
Best Money Tips: How to Make Small Talk When You're an Introvert
Today we found articles on small talk tips for introverts, what you need to consider when choosing workplace benefits, and how to make a carved pumpkin last longer.
How to Save on 12 Winter Essentials
Before the snow starts to fall, save big and stock up on these winter must-haves. You can bundle up in the cash you save!
6 Super-Cool Ways People Have Quit Their Jobs
Sure, we all sometimes fantasize about quitting our jobs in a grandiose display of moving on — but these people actually did!
Should You Lend to Friends and Family?
Lending money to friends or family is a generous thing to do, but it can also strain on your relationship. Read this to help decide whether or not you should.
7 DIY Crafts That Will Save You Money
You can save some serious cash by making decor, gifts, and home goods — without spending a lot on tools and supplies. Let's get crafty!
6 Ways to Travel On a Budget While in Expensive Countries
Just because you're in a pricey location doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune to enjoy it.
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent
You take time to research products that will cost you $20 — but how much do you research the person who advises you on spending thousands of dollars?
Cheap Ways to Get These 8 Expensive Indulgences
Caviar taste on a fishsticks budget? We'll tell you how you can enjoy the caviar — and some other indulgent treats — for far less than you expect.