The Internet is awash in free financial advice. This short list of basics will put you on firm financial ground today and on the way to a wealthier tomorrow.
Between the moon landing (fake! It was filmed in Nevada!) anniversary, a recent solar eclipse, and amateur astronomers discovering huge craters on Jupiter, your mind may have been
A variable income coupled with fixed expenses is tricky to manage. In this article you will find a five-step strategy that allows you to save effectively for retirement, take advan
A long time ago, I had an idea. I was working a regular job, but I realized that what I wanted to do was be a writer. I figured that I could make some money writing, but not necess
Life is messy, but with the right paper towels on hand, it doesn't have to be. Use any of these paper towels and all those little messes will be easy to handle.
If you have a computer, iPhone, or other handheld device, you can download for free more books than you will ever be able to read, including recent releases.
Want a chance to mingle with upper management? Getting a master's degree gives you more than just education — it can be a shortcut to network your way up.
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The 6 Personal Finance Rules Everyone Must Follow
The Internet is awash in free financial advice. This short list of basics will put you on firm financial ground today and on the way to a wealthier tomorrow.
How to Move From Being Busy to Actually Getting Things Done
Being busy feels good — but it's not the same as being productive. Here's how to slow the pace and still get more done.
Best of Personal Finance: Solar Eclipse/Moon Landing Edition
Between the moon landing (fake! It was filmed in Nevada!) anniversary, a recent solar eclipse, and amateur astronomers discovering huge craters on Jupiter, your mind may have been
10 Ways to Increase Your Willpower and Be More Successful
Many of our goals require willpower to reach. If your resolve's lacking, don't give up — try these willpower boosts to help you succeed.
Saving for Retirement (and Other Long-Term Goals) on a Variable Income
A variable income coupled with fixed expenses is tricky to manage. In this article you will find a five-step strategy that allows you to save effectively for retirement, take advan
This Thing You Use Every Day Is Ruining Your Productivity — and It's Not Facebook
Feeling unproductive at work? Discover what the biggest time-suck is — and how to fix it.
Make Your Clothing Fit Perfectly With These 10 No-Sew Fixes
Keep your clothes (and your budget) looking better longer with these quick, easy, and inexpensive repairs.
Sous Vide Is the Fancy Cooking Technique That Saves You Money, Too
The French know a thing or two about delicious, efficient cooking. Why not try sous vide in your own kitchen?
Health Care Reform: Good for People Like Me
A long time ago, I had an idea. I was working a regular job, but I realized that what I wanted to do was be a writer. I figured that I could make some money writing, but not necess
9 Travel Expenses You Forgot to Budget For
These often-overlooked travel expenses can eat right through your budget. Keep your eyes open for these nefarious fees.
The 5 Best Paper Towels
Life is messy, but with the right paper towels on hand, it doesn't have to be. Use any of these paper towels and all those little messes will be easy to handle.
The 7 Dumbest Big Purchases People Make
Remember when 3D TVs were all the rage? Sometimes even smart people make bad purchasing decisions. Consider that and six other doozies.
5 Easy Ways to Make Good Money From Airbnb
Got a room to spare? Put it on Airbnb! Use these listing tips to rake in the rentals.
How to Never Pay for Another Book
If you have a computer, iPhone, or other handheld device, you can download for free more books than you will ever be able to read, including recent releases.
Book Review: Off the Grid
I've always used the term "off the grid" in a literal sense — not being connected to power or other systems. Nick Rosen means more than that.
20 Little Ways to Make Your Stuff Last Longer
Extend the useful life of the things you own — and extend the life of your savings account — with a few, easy, maintenances tricks.
12 Things You Won't Ever Use Again and Should Throw Out Today
Maybe you're sentimental, or maybe you subscribe to "out of sight, out of mind," but whatever the reason, stop hanging onto your old junk!
3 Ways a Master's Degree Can Boost Your Career
Want a chance to mingle with upper management? Getting a master's degree gives you more than just education — it can be a shortcut to network your way up.
12 Grammar Mistakes That Are Making You Look Stupid
What you say is what really matters, right? The truth is, how you say it is often more important. Avoid these common errors for sharper messages.
7 Habits That Are Quietly Making You Fat (and Have Nothing to Do With Eating)
Scale groaning a little more each time you step on? Lots of bad, little diet and fitness habits add up to big pounds. Think small fixes and lose it!