The media is saying buy and hold is dead thanks to some fuzzy math and misinterpretation of what "long term" means. But here are four strategies that can turn buy and hold from a b
Despite the changing times, people still rely on "tried and trusted" job search techniques...even when they're not in their best interest. Here are 10 to avoid.
Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
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14 Ways to Retire Early
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The Smart Way to Pay for Cell Phone Service
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Whether you're in your 20s or (well) beyond, we can all learn something good from these financial lessons.
Buy-and-Hold Investing: 4 Ways to Make It More Effective
The media is saying buy and hold is dead thanks to some fuzzy math and misinterpretation of what "long term" means. But here are four strategies that can turn buy and hold from a b
10 Easy to Learn Skills That Will Save You Money
Stop paying someone else to do things you can do. You're more than capable of learning these 10 skills, and you'll save hundreds per year.
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Why fill your public transit commute (or drive) with mindless chatter when you can use that time to smarten up, instead?
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Is there a doctor in the house? With so many resources online and off, it's never been easier to find the right doctor. Here's where to look.
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There might be a sucker born every minute, but you don't have to be one of them. Learn how to avoid common work-at-home job scams.
The 7 Best and Worst Ways to Ask for Help
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10 Outdated Job-Search Techniques to Avoid
Despite the changing times, people still rely on "tried and trusted" job search techniques...even when they're not in their best interest. Here are 10 to avoid.
12 More Things People Who Make a Lot of Money Do
It turns out that high earners share a lot of habits that help them succeed. How many of these habits are yours?
New Tools for the Unbanked
Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
Why Taking Social Security Could Cost You Thousands
Now that Social Security offers early retirement, it's tempting to take the money and run. Before you do, understand how much you're giving up.
4 Signs You Are Teaching Your Kids Bad Financial Habits
Parents lead by example. If your kids are picking up your bad financial habits, help yourself, and them, by doing money the right way.
10 Times You Should Speak Up at Work
It's great to be a team player, but you have to know when going along to get along is harmful to the company — and to your career.
100 Ways to Save Money in College
Heading off to college this fall? We've got 100 tips to help students save money.
Quick Notes: A Bonus Holiday Bonus?
Did Santa bring you an extra paycheck this month? Spend it wisely!
Losing the store brand stigma.
Ditch the stigma! Store brand "generics" are just as good, if not better, than pricier name-brand buys.
5 Tax Mistakes Freelancers Need to Stop Making
When you run your own business, taxes can be tricky. Don't let these tax mistakes derail your freelance finances.
Screwdrivers to Saws: Stocking Your First Toolbox
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