According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal savings rate in May 2009 was 6.9%. This a 15 year high and a far cry from the negative savings rates of just a few yea
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Even with the economy slowly exiting the spectacular nosedive it took last year, many people find themselves with a renewed interest in living simply. However, what that means for
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You may start out thinking of financial freedom as a number, but eventually, you realize that it's a much more achievable goal if you focus on your state of mind.
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Americans' savings rate up to almost 7% - who benefits?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal savings rate in May 2009 was 6.9%. This a 15 year high and a far cry from the negative savings rates of just a few yea
12 Words You Need to Delete From Your Resume Right Now
HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
10 Essential Steps to Take Before a Job Interview
You've made it to the interview; don't blow it now. You won't if you follow with 10 step pre-interview plan.
25 Essential Tricks for Quick and Easy Cleaning
Who has time to clean? Get your place ship shape in a hurry with this collection of clever cleaning shortcuts.
4 Top Money Lessons to Learn From Ruth Soukup's "Unstuffed"
Ruth Soukup's new book "Unstuffed" sheds light on how clutter affects more than just your space.
12 Ways to Finally Get That Promotion This Year
Don't just sit there at your desk being competent. Get out there and make management notice that you are the person they need to keep and promote.
Don't Go to College to Learn
There are good reasons to go to college. And, if you do go to college, you will no doubt learn a lot. But you can learn anywhere — and probably learn more, better, and fast
Simple Living: Determining Your Priorities
Even with the economy slowly exiting the spectacular nosedive it took last year, many people find themselves with a renewed interest in living simply. However, what that means for
Best Money Tips: Things Successful People Do Right Before Bed
Today we found some amazing articles on things successful people do before bed, principles of a marriage without money fights, and ways to lower your tax bill.
Living Cheaply for the Long Term
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."
Save on Christmas Shopping With This Clever Gift Card Strategy
Christmas is just around the corner. Stretch your gift-giving dollars this season with discounted gift cards. You’ll wish you thought of it sooner!
Social Media and Identity Theft in 2010
Would you walk into a dark alley that says "Check out this cool link and audio file around the corner with some nice dresses for ya too?" Probably not. Yet so many do the same exac
Best Money Tips: Post-Holiday Sales You Didn't Know About
Today we found articles on post-holiday sales you never knew about, New Year’s resolutions that will pay off in 10 years, and secrets about shopping at the Apple Store.
Have Your Best Garage Sale Ever by Following These 9 Retail Secrets
Retailers have been convincing us to buy new stuff for centuries, so why not borrow a few tricks the next time you're trying move some old stuff?
Save 50% or More on Local Stuff with Groupon and Others
An exploding field of new Web sites is delivering an elusive and desirable type of deal: Steep discounts on very local goods and services.
Creating a Financially Literate Future for Your Kids: Highlights from our Chat with Jump$tart
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Jump$tart on creating a financially literate future for your kids!
7 Ways to Save Loads of Money Using Credit Cards
Few financial products are as versatile and powerful as a credit card. Here are seven ways they can save you money.
5 Big Winter Expenses That Could Freeze Your Budget
Winter's not done yet! Avoid these wintertime expenses so you don't blow your budget before spring's blooms arrive.
Financial Independence Is More Than Just a Number
You may start out thinking of financial freedom as a number, but eventually, you realize that it's a much more achievable goal if you focus on your state of mind.
The 10 Offensive Phrases No One Is Telling You About
A lot of the stock phrases we use have much darker meanings than we probably intend. Be careful what you say!