The first person I met who practiced voluntary simplicity didn't call it that, and I didn't understand what she was doing until many years later. [more]
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Best Money Tips: How to Live With Only 100 Items
Today, we give you tips for living with less stuff, the things every frugal household should have, and the best time to ask for a raise.
Student Loans: How to Make Post-College Decisions
Making decisions about student loans doesn’t have to be difficult. But it should be personalized.
Micro-Prepping: How to Prepare for Small Disasters
Are you prepared for even a small disaster? Micro-prepping will get you there.
6 Smart Ways Parents Can Save on Back-to-School Clothes
Your kids need new clothes for the school year, but they don't have to cost you an arm and a leg.
How to Buy a New Computer Without Breaking Your Budget
Yes, you can buy a new computer without destroying your budget.
How to Buy Like a Pro at Country Auctions
Ready, set, bid! From how to get started to why you should never use your number as a fan, learn the ins and outs of buying at country auctions.
How to Get Out of Social Obligations That Break Your Budget
Stressed out over how to handle those birthday parties, weddings, and social invites you can't afford? Learn how to bow out gracefully.
5 Ways Being Nice at Work Can Payoff
If you think cutthroat competition is the best way to get ahead at work, hold up. Being nice is a better (and, well, nicer) way to end up on top.
My Number One Tip for College Students
College is a time of learning, experimenting...and wasting time. Stop doing that last one, and discover how much more fun (and success) you can have.
Watch Out for These 10 Red Flags With Vacation Rentals
Ready to book your next vacation rental? Don't sign on the dotted line until you know about these warning signs.
8 Reasons Why Your Retirement Cost Calculations May Be Wrong
How are you calculating your retirement savings? Consider some often overlooked expenses — and savings — the next time you add it up.
Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Ways to Boost House Value
Today we found some great articles on inexpensive ways to boost house value, counterfeit vs. real goods, and tax tips for the unemployed.
5 College Degrees With the Highest ROI
If making big bucks after college is your goal, don't choose just any major. Choose one of these five.
Voluntary simplicity versus poverty
The first person I met who practiced voluntary simplicity didn't call it that, and I didn't understand what she was doing until many years later. [more]
On Problems and Opportunities
People who say, "It's not a problem; it's an opportunity" might be jerks. But they might also have a good point.
Best Money Tips: Money Tips for New Parents
Today we found articles on money tips for new parents, three easy ways to make chicken stock, and a look at limiting beliefs that keep you from an organized life.
7 Essential Truths for a Successful Retirement
Retirement planning can seem overwhelming, but don't let that overrule common sense. Instead, follow these seven essentials for a successful future.
Swipe envy
All the cool kids have credit cards. What if you don't? What if you are so young, so poor, so uncool that you can't get one? Do you have to stoop to paying for your food
This Is When It Pays to Stay Loyal to a Rewards Credit Card
Staying loyal to a particular rewards credit card can be risky, but it can also pay off if you know how to play the game. This is how to win.
Becoming Financially Secure: What to Do First
Standard financial advice is full of things to do first — emergency fund, 401(k), paying off debts...but what REALLY comes first?