Whether your geek is into comics, Star Wars, Lego, or steampunk, you can make a cool, thoughtful gift they'll love once for being DIY and twice for being nerdcore.
The media is saying buy and hold is dead thanks to some fuzzy math and misinterpretation of what "long term" means. But here are four strategies that can turn buy and hold from a b
Secured credit cards require a security deposit that usually determines your credit limit. There are some cards, though, that allow you to earn interest on the deposit.
One of the most frugal things you can do is have capital. Whether it's money in the bank or a nice chunk of reasonably liquid investments, having capital not only makes money (thr
If you're considering freelancing as a way to supplement your income or have more career freedom, here are the essential steps you need to take to get started.
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15 Great DIY Gifts for Geeks
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Referrals and facetime are great ways to land new clients (or a new job) — but you don't have to be a phony. Put yourself out there with these tips!
Buy-and-Hold Investing: 4 Ways to Make It More Effective
The media is saying buy and hold is dead thanks to some fuzzy math and misinterpretation of what "long term" means. But here are four strategies that can turn buy and hold from a b
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For retirees looking to stretch their savings — and satisfy their wanderlust — these five nations are attractive retirement options.
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If you're reading this you're already kind of tech-savvy. But if you've got most of this stuff, then you are really, actually tech savvy.
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Yes, you can get in shape and hang out with your four-legged friends at the same time!
What You Actually Get When You Win Free Food for Life
Winning "free food for life" from your favorite restaurant isn't always what it seems.
How to Spend Less On Last-Minute Holiday Travel
You don't need to empty your bank account just to get out of town for the holidays.
8 Signs You're Making All the Right Moves for Retirement
It's hard to know if you're saving enough for a comfy retirement. Look for these indicators that you're on the right track.
Highest Paying Jobs for People Who Love Kids
Working with kids requires a big heart and a lot of patience. But it doesn't necessarily require a small paycheck.
How to Divide Rewards and Keep Your Sanity in Divorce
Heading toward divorce with a huge stash of points and miles? Yep, those are negotiable, too.
Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
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4 Money Moves to Make After You Pay Off Your Mortgage
You own your home free and clear; congrats! Once you're done celebrating, it's time to make some smart post-mortgage money moves.
The Best Secured Cards That Pay Interest on Your Deposit
Secured credit cards require a security deposit that usually determines your credit limit. There are some cards, though, that allow you to earn interest on the deposit.
9 Cities You Never Knew Went Bankrupt
We all know the plight of Detroit, but the Motor City isn't the only American city to go BK. You might be surprised by these other bankrupt 'burgs.
On the importance of having capital
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7 Best Discount Shopping Days of the Year
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Freelancing: A Beginner’s Guide to Doing It Right
If you're considering freelancing as a way to supplement your income or have more career freedom, here are the essential steps you need to take to get started.