Investing is easier than you might imagine, especially with help from the right online brokerage. Get started with one of these brokerages for $500 or less.
Do your normal financial routines feel blah? Does saving not give you the same rush that it used to? Does investing feel overwhelming, dull, or uninteresting? Then maybe you're man
“The first rule of Fight Club – We Do Not Talk About Fight Club.” Everyone who’s seen the movie remembers that. But what about something Tyler Durden, the anarchist extraordinaire,
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
Life insurance may not cost as much as you think it does. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the factors that affect how much you pay for your life insurance policy.
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5 Best Online Brokerages
Investing is easier than you might imagine, especially with help from the right online brokerage. Get started with one of these brokerages for $500 or less.
The 4 Jobs People Quit the Most
Unless you're looking for a high-stress job that you'll probably leave within a few months, you should steer clear of these.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Replace Your Phone?
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Do your normal financial routines feel blah? Does saving not give you the same rush that it used to? Does investing feel overwhelming, dull, or uninteresting? Then maybe you're man
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Bought My Second House
You might think that once you've bought one house, you're a pro. But being a second-time homebuyer can come with some unexpected surprises.
How to Save Big at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Muggles can plan a fun, frugal trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a few tricks up their sleeve. No magic required.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Active in the Winter?
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The financial wisdom of Fight Club
“The first rule of Fight Club – We Do Not Talk About Fight Club.” Everyone who’s seen the movie remembers that. But what about something Tyler Durden, the anarchist extraordinaire,
40 Ways to Use Spray Paint for Cheap and Easy Decorating
Need to touch up an old wheelbarrow? Create holiday decorations? Punch up an interior space? Reach for a can of versatile, easy-to-use spray paint.
11 Great Apps for Book Lovers
Nothing beats the feel of a well-made book, but you can't carry your whole library with you to the park.
The good life on less energy--even in the US
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
Lifestyle Inflation: The Ultimate Financial Trap
Lifestyle inflation takes extra money and turns it into a vain attempt to buy joy. Avoid it by changing your perspective on money and happiness.
6 Ways More Money Does Truly Lead to More Problems
You may think that life gets a whole lot easier when the wealth pours in, but the grass isn't always greener.
Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Side Gig?
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How Much Will Life Insurance Cost?
Life insurance may not cost as much as you think it does. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the factors that affect how much you pay for your life insurance policy.
Should You Ever Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
Tax day is almost here, and you may be tempted to pay Uncle Sam with plastic. But if you do, you're just trading cheap debt for expensive debt.
Ask the Readers: What Goals Did You Achieve in 2015?
Tell us about the goals you achieved in 2015 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in July
July is a great month to buy a mattress but not so good for a swimsuit. Find out what else is on sale — and what else definitely isn't.
Housing Values in Relationship to Proximity to Certain Stores
When you're house hunting you already look for good schools and low crime. Maybe you should add a Starbucks and Trader Joe's to your list, too.
Ask the Readers: Do You Do Batch Cooking?
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