With all the gifts you'd like to buy, the most wonderful time of the year can be expensive. Here's how to pick up some side cash to fatten your wallet this holiday season.
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
I'm not what you would call "A Good Sleeper." Never have been, at least not as long as I can remember. Since going through a day zombie-like is not fun (and not very
If you want to jump-start your financial goals, a spending freeze might be just what you need. Here's how to make it happen — and even have fun while doing it.
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
Scoring jeans for super cheap is great — but it's even better when they're long lasting. Here's how to score the most valuable pair of jeans for your buck.
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.
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6 Ways to Earn Extra Holiday Cash
With all the gifts you'd like to buy, the most wonderful time of the year can be expensive. Here's how to pick up some side cash to fatten your wallet this holiday season.
How to Reward Friends Who Help You Move
Pizza and beer is the standby reward for friends who help you move. Get creative with these other ways to say "thanks for carrying my stuff."
6 Moves You Should Make Now for Your 2018 Taxes
The end of the year is fast approaching. Take some time now to get your taxes in order and you'll thank yourself come April.
Laughing at Ourselves elevated by Doug Marlette
When I first heard of Doug Marlette, he was an editorial cartoonist with The Charlotte Observer. He accepted an invitation to speak to high school students and personally
5 ways to get better sleep...TONIGHT!!!
I'm not what you would call "A Good Sleeper." Never have been, at least not as long as I can remember. Since going through a day zombie-like is not fun (and not very
Should You Finance a Tiny Home With a Credit Card?
The relatively low price of tiny homes makes nearly any financing option a possibility, including credit cards. But should you go that route?
Hambone Soup and 13 Other Hambone Recipes
If you've got some leftover ham, you've got an endless array of cheap, delicious eats. Try one of these recipes!
How to Do a One-Month Spending Freeze
If you want to jump-start your financial goals, a spending freeze might be just what you need. Here's how to make it happen — and even have fun while doing it.
Best Money Tips: 25 Ways to Travel for Free
Today we found ways to travel for free, last-minute gifts you don’t have to buy, and how to have more money at the end of each month.
How to Organize Your Paperwork in Just 10 Minutes a Week
If your financial filing system is more "pile" than file, take heart. Learn to control your documents — and make tax time and a lot else much easier.
Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans
A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.
New Breadwinner in the Household: How Does This Affect Life Insurance?
When your family's income changes, it's important to reexamine your life insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.
How to Select the Best Jeans for Your Money
Scoring jeans for super cheap is great — but it's even better when they're long lasting. Here's how to score the most valuable pair of jeans for your buck.
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.
6 Things the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know About Them
The IRS probably won't ever audit you. Learn why that's the case, along with five other surprising facts about the government tax collectors.
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.
4 Ways Stores Trick Us Into Impulse Buys (And How to Resist)
Retailers go to a lot of effort to make your purchases effortless. Watch out for these ploys designed to get you to buy more than you need.
The 12 Herbs and Spices Every Pantry Should Have
Not sure what spices to stock in your pantry? These 12 herbs and spices cover most kitchen situations — whether cooking or baking.
Best Money Tips: Best Thrift Store Goods to Resell
Today we found articles on the best thrift store finds to resell, strategies to avoid work burnout, and landscaping trends to try this year.
How to Prep Your Finances for an Emergency Vet Visit
For a pet parent, an emergency visit to the vet is always stressful. Here's how to handle it financially.