I had been thinking about shedding my landline for a while. I was attached to the convenience for a long time and, more recently, unlimited calls for one price in the United States
Economists have it defined. News anchors provide ample commentary on what it is and how it affects us. But what about the "real" people living in today's economy? Do they "feel"
Ssshh: don’t bother me. I’m busy doing my Christmas shopping and accumulating enough frequent flyer miles to pay for two overseas flights – in business class. I’m doing it with the
The beginning of the new year always seems like a good time to get rid of things that you've been meaning to. But some junk you just can't get rid of on Freecyle or Craigslist. He
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This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
I saw an article recently suggesting that neighbors share a garbage service. One neighbor hires the service, the other kicks in to cover half the bill, and both bring their stuff
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Living Without A Landline
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Ssshh: don’t bother me. I’m busy doing my Christmas shopping and accumulating enough frequent flyer miles to pay for two overseas flights – in business class. I’m doing it with the
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Get caffeine costs, measured out by the price per milligram. What gets you the most buzz for your buck.
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The Worst Investments You Can Make
If your idea of investing is ensuring that you'll never see your money again, then we have some great investment suggestions for you.
The 5 Best Sleeping Bags for Kids
Making sure the kiddos are warm while sleeping outdoors isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these sleeping bags for kids and they'll remain all kinds of cozy.
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Before you venture out on a long journey in the car, make sure you have these essentials with you.
College Guide
This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
6 Financial Skills to Master Before You Graduate
Before you don your cap and gown, you have one more lesson to learn; basic personal finance.
Exercise (and alcohol) good for your brain
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Why don't people share more?
I saw an article recently suggesting that neighbors share a garbage service. One neighbor hires the service, the other kicks in to cover half the bill, and both bring their stuff
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Before you drive off in the first shiny set of wheels that catches your eye, stop to think — are you making these naive money mistakes?