Money can control you or it can free you. It can improve your life or it can make your life miserable. By being aware of how money can affect you, you have already taken the first
With all of the uncertainty in today's job market with rising layoffs, whether temporary or otherwise, many people are looking to expand their skills and education in an effort to
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about checking your mortgage statement, and interestingly enough my family was recently confronted with an erroneous mortgage statement. This is
I got another one of those emails recently, from my mother-in-law this time. As usual, I began reading with skepticism and was ready to take it all with another monstrous grain of
Most definitions for “investing” indicate that the term is used to describe money that is invested with an expectation of profit. This definition determines that an investment does
Givers enjoy better health, stronger social bonds, and higher levels of satisfaction than non-givers do. What's the catch? There is none. All you have to do is give.
When the going gets tough, the tough accumulate huge piles of cash. Great. But what do you do with it once you've piled it all up. There are lots of options out there, but which on
High credit card debt and a low credit score are thought of as the proverbial nail in the personal finance coffin. Not so! It really isn't the end of the world.
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Fly on a Private Jet for Less
Today we found ways to fly on a private jet for less, tips for staying healthy on a budget, and how to create a meditation retreat at home.
How Money Can Destroy Your Dreams
Money can control you or it can free you. It can improve your life or it can make your life miserable. By being aware of how money can affect you, you have already taken the first
Don't Get Taken for a Ride on a Diploma
With all of the uncertainty in today's job market with rising layoffs, whether temporary or otherwise, many people are looking to expand their skills and education in an effort to
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With home prices appreciating nicely these days, you may be tempted to invest in residential real estate. Here's what you need to know.
Countrywide tried to steal my parents' money - How you can avoid being a victim of mortgage servicing fraud
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Almost 75% of burglaries in the U.S. occur at residential properties. Make these simple DIY home improvements to protect your home and your stuff.
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Today we found articles on home repairs to tackle this spring, a guide to investing in your 20s, and ways to pay off your student loans.
5 Gifts You Can Get Through Bartering
From massages to car services, these five gifts are easy to barter for.
Amazon Raises Free Shipping Minimum to $35
Amazon's new policy requires customers to spend $35 before Free Super Saver Shipping kicks in.
How to Use New Toys to Teach Kids About Money
For savvy parents looking to teach valuable lessons in frugality, opportunities abound — even in the toybox.
Two More Crafty Ways to Steal From You - GPS Units and Cell Phones.
I got another one of those emails recently, from my mother-in-law this time. As usual, I began reading with skepticism and was ready to take it all with another monstrous grain of
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Search and Destroy
It's Day Three of your plan to tackle debt reduction. Where can you trim the fat from your budget to find extra cash to direct toward debt?
How I Erased $70,000 of Debt and Became an Eventual Millionaire
Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.
Is There Such a Thing as Risk-Free Investing?
Most definitions for “investing” indicate that the term is used to describe money that is invested with an expectation of profit. This definition determines that an investment does
5 Ways Giving to Charity Is Good for You
Givers enjoy better health, stronger social bonds, and higher levels of satisfaction than non-givers do. What's the catch? There is none. All you have to do is give.
6 Elements of a Killer Blog Post
Follow this simple formula for creating popular and informative blog posts.
Cash Is King: Now What Should I Do With It?
When the going gets tough, the tough accumulate huge piles of cash. Great. But what do you do with it once you've piled it all up. There are lots of options out there, but which on
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Your Bad Credit Isn't the End of the World
High credit card debt and a low credit score are thought of as the proverbial nail in the personal finance coffin. Not so! It really isn't the end of the world.
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One of the best things about simple living is how easy it is. Get started today with one (or more!) of these simplifying tricks.