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I know many people would like to spend more time outdoors, but may not know where to start. Here are some of my favorite modes of outdoor exploration that doesn't require too much
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If every person in the U.S. with a telecommuting-compatible job worked at home on Earth Day, the one-day greenhouse gas savings would equate to taking 77,000 cars off the road
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Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
How Technology is Changing our Financial Behaviors
In this interview with Brett King on Breaking Banks, our Community Coordinator discusses how technology is changing our financial habits.
4 Financial Lessons From "Fifty Shades of Grey"
C'mon, don't lie. You know you only read the Fifty Shades series for the scandalous... personal finance lessons.
Close-to-Home Outdoor Adventure Basics
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14 Things You Forget to Do Before Leaving for Vacation
Honey? I think I left the oven on.
Why Rent-to-Own Is a Bad Idea
Rent-to-own may sound convenient, but buyer beware: The amount you'll overpay is rarely, if ever, worth it.
5 Times It's Okay to Delay Retirement Savings
We'll just about never tell you to put off retirement savings. But in these extreme and temporary instances, it might be okay.
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Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Entertain Yourself at Home
Today we found some fantastic articles on free ways to entertain yourself at home, free exercises that will help you get in shape, and advice for college graduates without debt.
Tips and Tricks for Dealing with a Recalcitrant HMO
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America Is the No Vacation Nation
Studies show that Americans are not using all their vacation time and are not given as much vacation time as other developed countries to begin with.
Best Money Tips: Have More Fun for Less Money
Today we found some great articles on having more fun for less money, ways to save $1 a day, and improving your career prospects.
Savings Bonds as Interest-Earning Travelers Checks
Remember travelers checks? In the days before ubiquitous automated teller machines, they were a useful product. You could use them almost like cash -- but you could carry more than
8 Ways Retailers Use Big Data to Track You
Big brother knows a lot about how you shop.
How to Keep Your Kid's Rich Friends From Ruining Your Budget
When your kid has a rich friend, it can be hard to keep them in a frugal mindset. Here's how to remedy that.
5 Questions Couples Must Ask Before Retirement
Marriage and money mean being on the same page. Don't forget your retirement, too!
Finally, a Card That Adjusts to Your Spending: U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Travel Rewards Credit Card
The US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Card allows you to choose the "bonus" categories that would allow you to get the most points possible.
Save the Planet: Work at Home
If every person in the U.S. with a telecommuting-compatible job worked at home on Earth Day, the one-day greenhouse gas savings would equate to taking 77,000 cars off the road
Are Your Assets Costing You Too Much?
Your assets add up to your net worth. So the more the merrier, right? Well, too much of a good thing can actually be a drain on your finances.