Sweetheart scammers have been around forever, but social media and the internet have broadened their reach. Learn how to protect your heart, and your wallet.
When you're young, lack of experience hampers your job search. Later on, too much experience can be equally debilitating. What do you do if you're overqualified?
If you made less than a certain amount last year, you can file for free, even with popular tax-prep software. You have lots of other free options, too — use them!
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Seems like every service counter we encounter includes a strategically placed tip jar. Find out who you should be tipping (and how much).
How to Avoid a "Sweetheart Scam"
Sweetheart scammers have been around forever, but social media and the internet have broadened their reach. Learn how to protect your heart, and your wallet.
8 Hours? 9 Hours? This Is How Much Sleep You REALLY Need
Home many ZZZ's does a person really it need? The answer is "it depends and it's probably less than you think."
4 Ways Your Money Can Support Your Values
Want to give back without going broke? Use your everyday finances as a means of funding your values.
6 Painless Ways to Split the Check
Whether you split the bill evenly or item by item, easily find out who owes how much — saving you a headache and your server some hassle.
Should You Use Peer-to-Peer Lending to Pay Down Credit Card Debt?
Depending on your debt situation, a peer-to-peer loan may be an affordable — and sensible — way to retire debt. Here's what you should consider.
20 Creative Uses for Peeps Beyond the Easter Basket
You don't have to eat Peeps to enjoy them. From decorations to toys and even jewelry, here are 20 festive ways to use Peeps beyond taking a bite.
8 Signs You Should Quit Your Job
If your job is taking more and more out of you, it may be time to find a new one. Consider these eight signs, and then consider updating your resume.
How to Land the Job When You're Overqualified
When you're young, lack of experience hampers your job search. Later on, too much experience can be equally debilitating. What do you do if you're overqualified?
The 7 Most Relaxing Ways to Spend Your Lunch Hour
When your lunch break rolls around, leave the computer, get off the phone, and use your time for you — stop giving it to the man.
10 Indulgent Desserts That Are Actually Good for You
Oh, go ahead! These after dinner treats will satisfy your sweet tooth and do your body some good. Yum!
8 Ways to File Your Taxes for Free
If you made less than a certain amount last year, you can file for free, even with popular tax-prep software. You have lots of other free options, too — use them!
The 14 Best Ways to Cut Food Costs While Traveling
Great food is one of the best parts of vacation but the cost adds up. Try a few of these tricks to save some cash on your next travel adventure!
Becoming a One-Car Family: 5 Points to Consider
Is that extra set of wheels really necessary? You can save a lot of money by downsizing your driveway — you just need to map it out.
What You Need to Semi-Retire Abroad Right Now
If you'd like to pack your bags and head overseas for a semiretirement, here's what you need first.
5 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money Blogging
You've got a website, an audience, and a passion — but how, exactly, do you monetize that blog? It's easier than you think.
2 ways to find your dream amidst life's chaos
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about my husband's and my choice to take some risks and follow our dreams. [more]
Sock It to Me: 15 Uses for Old Socks
Don't send your single socks to the big laundry basket in the sky! Instead, repurpose them with these 15 useful ideas.
6 Financial Mistakes to Stop Making by Age 40
By your 40s, personal finance shouldn't be a mystery. If you're still making these six money mistakes, it's time to enforce some changes.
How New Homeowners Can Furnish Their Place on a Budget
You're finally a homeowner! Now you feel the need to fill up all that space. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to kick up your feet for cheap.