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In The Quiet Millionaire, author and Certified Financial Planner Brett Wilder gives common-sense advice on how to build net worth: “Your goal should be to make the value of what yo
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For most of the 20th century, capitalism and democracy seemed to go hand-in-hand. After all, every democratic country was largely capitalist and nearly every capitalist country wa
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Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
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Financial Lessons From Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh has remained one of the most endearing characters in children's literature — but there's a lot he can teach us adults about money, too.
13 Easy Ways to Save on Your Gym Membership
A gym membership can bulk up the leanest budget, but if you can't break your gym habit, at least take steps to control the cost.
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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
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Variable prices, and what economists like about them
From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated
The One Time Short-Term Health Insurance Makes Sense
Short term health insurance is cheap but the coverage is full of holes. So why is it offered — and when should anyone purchase it?
The Quiet Millionaire: Parts 4 & 5 - Building Your Net Worth
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8 Green Products That Aren't
Pretty packaging may boast an eco-friendly product, but too often green is only skin deep. Beware of greenwashing!
Five Interview Lessons Learned from Horrible Interviews
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Book review: Supercapitalism
For most of the 20th century, capitalism and democracy seemed to go hand-in-hand. After all, every democratic country was largely capitalist and nearly every capitalist country wa
Best Money Tips: Score a Gym Membership Deal
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to score a gym membership deal, tax-savvy moves retirees can use, and how to become a "garage sale millionaire."
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.
Healthy, frugal eating
Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
The 5 Best Toaster Ovens
Whether you want to toast up some bread or do some counter-top cooking, a toaster oven is great tool for energy-efficient food preparation.
Best Money Tips: Avoid These Traps in the Grocery Aisles
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The Surprising Way Birth Order Decides Your Money Habits
Can't figure out why you keep making the same money mistakes? Your birth order might be to blame.
Small, Cheap Steps to Weight Loss
If you prefer baby steps to great strides, try these tips and tricks for cutting calories from your diet and burning off some extra pounds.