Live in California? Fed up with the budget crisis? If you could whisper a suggestion in your state reps ear or our illustrious governor, what would you suggest?
Keeping your hair color fresh on a budget isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these home hair dyes and you can get salon-quality cover at home for next to nothing.
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.
I got an email from President Obama yesterday. Did you? The email was from a whitehouse.gov address, not democrats.org or another political site. So, if you were one of the 13 mi
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be
Budgeting is one of the hardest things for any of us to do well –- and stick to. It requires discipline, attention to detail, and persistence. But it doesn’t have to be impossible;
Before you blow off the idea that your work is worth a bump in the pay scale, check out these four clever tips for putting in a good word about your worth.
Losing your passport (or having it stolen) while you're traveling can be a costly disaster to contend with. Here are ways to reduce the chances of your passport going missing, and
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The Disaster Known as the California State Budget
Live in California? Fed up with the budget crisis? If you could whisper a suggestion in your state reps ear or our illustrious governor, what would you suggest?
The 5 Best Home Hair Dyes
Keeping your hair color fresh on a budget isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these home hair dyes and you can get salon-quality cover at home for next to nothing.
The Informational Interview: What Not To Say and More
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
How to Resist Lifestyle Creep and Still Have Everything You Want
Responsible financial management doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. It does mean you have to define — and choose — your own individual lifestyle.
How to Get Emails from the President
I got an email from President Obama yesterday. Did you? The email was from a whitehouse.gov address, not democrats.org or another political site. So, if you were one of the 13 mi
5 Ways to Save Time and Money on Your Lawn
U.S. lawn care services is a $12 billion annual industry. Why not reduce the size of your lawn and save money, time and the environment too?
The Many Reasons to Make Do with Less
Why would someone choose to have less than they could? Lots of reasons. There are as many ways to live large as there are people who refuse to think small. Over the time I've be
Why You Shouldn't Stress Too Much About Spending Money
Does parting with a dollar put your stomach in knots? Here's why you shouldn't worry.
7 Reasons Millennials Should Stop Being Afraid of the Stock Market
Young people aren't investing as much as they should be — and it's costing them. Get over these fears and start putting your money to work.
How to Deal with Recession Anxiety
These methods will help you to avoid participating in the recession and the fear mongering that prevail during such periods.
FINANCIAL IQ TEST: How Healthy Is Your Budget?
Budgeting is one of the hardest things for any of us to do well –- and stick to. It requires discipline, attention to detail, and persistence. But it doesn’t have to be impossible;
Think the Housing Bubble Was Bad? Check Out These Other Crazy Investment Bubbles
In the 1600s, tulip trading nearly ruined Holland. Yup — tulips.
Almost Half of Job Applicants Make This Same Foolish Mistake
This one silly mistake costs 50% of job applicants the job. Are you making it, too?
The Inventor of the 401K Has Second Thoughts About Your Retirement Plan — Now What?
401K plans aren't perfect — its inventors even say so. But they can still help build your perfect retirement.
The 5 Best Bicycle Helmets
Riding bikes can be fun, but having the right safety gear is very important. Stay protected on your bike outings with these five bicycle helmets.
4 Ways to Bug Your Boss for More Money – and Get It!
Before you blow off the idea that your work is worth a bump in the pay scale, check out these four clever tips for putting in a good word about your worth.
Are You Smarter Than Your Sibling? (Your Birth Order Might Provide the Answer)
Who's smarter — older siblings or younger ones? It all depends on when you ask.
Travel and Money: Passport Carrying Tips
Losing your passport (or having it stolen) while you're traveling can be a costly disaster to contend with. Here are ways to reduce the chances of your passport going missing, and
10 Unexpected Things You Should Consider When Picking Where You Retire
Before you downsize and leave town for retirement, make sure where you want to live meshes with how you want to live.
5 Travel Destinations That Are Cheaper Due to a Strong U.S. Dollar
Planning an overseas trip this year? Check out these stunning destinations where your dollar will go further.