Testing out makeup before making a purchase is a great way to save money, but the store samples can harbor a plethora of harmful germs. Here's how to do it safely.
Whether you're a billionaire buying a jet, or a spy who needs a suitcase packed with $100 bills, private banks provide services not available to ordinary people — until now.
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I was born in China and it was a place where wealthy people were the public enemy for many decades. The sentiment was spread by the propaganda of the Communist government and res
Friendships are regularly damaged or lost from loans going sour. These are loans that were given and received with the best of intentions, yet few friendships can bear this pressur
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How to Safely Test Makeup Before You Buy
Testing out makeup before making a purchase is a great way to save money, but the store samples can harbor a plethora of harmful germs. Here's how to do it safely.
Why Private Banking Isn't Just for Millionaires Anymore
Whether you're a billionaire buying a jet, or a spy who needs a suitcase packed with $100 bills, private banks provide services not available to ordinary people — until now.
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Using this mental trick can transform you into a money master.
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If you're still shelling out for any of these 16 commonly free things, you're throwing your money away.
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Self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and freedom
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What You Can Buy With $5,000
When you're done fantasizing about what you could spend a cool million on, think about the possibilities of a realistic windfall — like a cool $5K!
What to Do When You Suspect a Scam
Don't fall victim to these faux finance calls. Here's how to protect yourself and your loved ones from a scam.
The 5 Best Men’s Running Shoes
Keeping a steady pace while running isn't easy, but it can be. Just rock any of these men's running shoes and your stride will remain strong.
Borrowing from Friends: The Friendship Killer
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6 Things You Can Do to Help an Unemployed Friend Find a Job
It can be hard to watch a friend struggle through a job search. Show them you care (and help them along the way) with these suggestions.
5 Ways to Get More Legroom on Your Next Flight — for Free
As airline ticket prices have shrunk, so has the legroom. Use these tips to find more room for your feet (and your stuff) without paying extra.
10 Simple All Natural Bug and Mosquito Repellents
Those stinging, biting bugs are back in the air — but you can keep them at bay naturally with these 10 concoctions and tricks.
9 Surprising Uses for Empty Beer and Soda Cans
Don't throw away those empty beverage cans. With a few basic tools and a little imagination, you can put them to all sorts of uses.
How to Spring Clean Your Whole Life — One Step at a Time
Spring cleaning can seem overwhelming, but there is a way to organize your entire life, one step at a time.
How I Make $800 on Month on eBay Selling Used Clothes
Looking for a fun side gig? You could make up to $800 a month selling your unwanted clothes on eBay.
How to Earn $1,000 a Month or More as an Online Tutor
If you have some knowledge to spare, you could have a lucrative new side gig as a tutor.
How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Moneymaker
A big backyard costs money. Did you know it can also make you money?