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Using Time Horizons to Make Smarter Investments
A time horizon is the length of time you can leave money in an investment before you need it. Apply this concept to improve your financial health, now and later.
Calculating the Cost of College
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A Simple Remedy for the Economic Blues
During these trying times, a little physical activity can go a long way to lifting your spirits, and might even make you smarter.
4 Healthy PTO Fundraising Ideas for the New School Year
Most schools participate in some form of fundraising, but many of these catalog sales and events tend to focus on unhealthy foods. Here are 4 healthful alternatives.
Best Money Tips: Inspiration to Keep Saving Money
Today we found some fantastic articles on inspiration to keep saving money, getting a great performance review, and how to stop wasting half your day.
Flashback Friday: 106 Delicious Lunches That Will Make You Excited to Brown-Bag It
Looking to save money on lunch but are sick of eating PB&Js? These lunches will boost your budget and satisfy your taste buds.
Make Loyalty Shopping More Efficient with KeyRingThing.com
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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in January
December leaves many of us shopped out, but that also means that January has some great deals. Find out what to buy — and what to avoid.
The ultimate frugal vacation
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Getting by on a lot less money: 3 ways it's easier than you think
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Wine Tastings: Finding Cheap Wine That You Like
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One Simple Trick to Get the Best Tax Benefit From Your Retirement Portfolio
Discover how smart investors keep their retirement accounts in check.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Kickstart Your Inner Cheapskate
Today we found some stellar articles on kickstarting your inner cheapskate, maximizing charity donations, and why you didn't get a promotion.
10 Unhealthiest Restaurants
Eat This, Not That! analyzed and graded 66 different chain restaurants, and came up with a list of America's Unhealthiest Restaurants. It goes to show how easy it is to underestima
Forgiven Debt Isn't Really Forgiven At All
Thinking of settling that debt with your credit card companies? You might want to think again. While debt settlement offers can be very attractive, there's often a nasty little sur
Best Money Tips: Everybody Should Know How to Cook These Foods
Today we found articles on recipes that everyone should know how to cook, creative ways to decorate pumpkins without carving them, and how NOT to pick a bank.
Best Money Tips: Eat These Super Foods to Build Muscle and Lose Fat
Today we found articles on super foods that help you build muscle, ways to get the job when you’re overqualified, and DIY projects that will lower your heating bills this winter.
Best Money Tips: Useful Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
Today we found some fantastic articles on useful things to do with your tax refund money, when renting makes more sense than buying, and reasons to use a cash-only spending plan.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Reduce Vet Bills
Today we found some amazing articles on reducing vet bills, living without a car, and haggling for a better price on everything.
Calculate the "Stock Up Price" to Save on These Baby Essentials
Knowing the "stock up price" on these key baby essentials will help you keep more money in your pocket.