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529 plans for college expenses are very cool but extremely quirky. Cool federal-tax benefits, which were temporary and set to expire in just a few years, have been made permanent b
Today we found some great articles on smart ways to use salt, how to supercharge your afternoon with a coffee nap, and financial planning tips for millennials.
Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim
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Who Moved My Stuff?
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Why You Should Stop Keeping Your Money Problems to Yourself
Keeping your money problems mum won't make them go away faster. In fact, it might only dig you in deeper.
Pay Your Bills and 5 Other Things You Must Do Before You Leave on Vacation
Vacation's end can be a real downer. Extend your holiday by making the return home stress free with some easy, before-you-go planning.
Home Exchanges: Free Accommodations With Perks
Home exchanges are a great frugal option for family vacations, and they come with lots of added perks. Plan your trip with these tips and resources.
7 Ways to Compare Stock Market Investments
There are thousands of investments out there. If you want to find the "best" ones, you need to learn how to compare them.
Are You Ready for Home Ownership?
My husband and I just moved to the Great Northwest, and we batted around the idea of purchasing our first home. [more]
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Cut Your Food Bill
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8 Questions to Ask on a College Tour
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8 Times You Should Demand a Discount
Whether it's a dented floor model dishwasher, or you're paying in cash… know that you can — and should — demand a discount.
Your budget: envelopes or a plan?
When I was first introduced to budgeting, the model used was the envelope method. Every payday you'd take your cash and divide it up among envelopes labeled "Rent," "Groceries," "Electric Bill," etc. [more]
The Joy of Disconnecting
Technology can be helpful, wonderful...and incessant. Discover why it's important to put the smartphone down and take a break.
5 Ways Millennials Can Become Bosses Sooner
Millennials don't shy from a challenge — climbing the corporate ladder, included. Are you ready for the top rung?
Life Insurance: What to Consider Before Replacing a Policy
"Set it and forget it" shouldn't necessarily be your life insurance motto. Here's what to consider if you're shopping for a better policy.
Best Money Tips: The Travel Edition
Today we are bringing you some of the best articles about travel!
Best Money Tips: 31 Brilliant Ways to Use Dish Soap
Today we found some great articles on brilliant uses for dish soap, financial habits worth picking up, and ways to shop without spending any money.
Best Money Tips: Non-Financial Retirement Planning
Today we found articles on nonfinancial retirement planning, areas where you may be paying more than you should, and how to choose your first bank.
529 Plans for College Expenses: What’s Cool and What’s Quirky
529 plans for college expenses are very cool but extremely quirky. Cool federal-tax benefits, which were temporary and set to expire in just a few years, have been made permanent b
Best Money Tips: 21 Smart and Surprising Uses for Salt
Today we found some great articles on smart ways to use salt, how to supercharge your afternoon with a coffee nap, and financial planning tips for millennials.
10 Negotiable Ways To a Fatter Wallet
Growing up in a typical small Jewish family, I assumed everyone knew the I’m-smart-but-not-cheap tactics I was raised with. But as I’ve gotten older (yeah, it had to happen sometim