From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.
Your thin credit record may not tell the whole story. Some lenders are starting to look at other information about you, too. Here's what you need to know.
When it comes to landing a job, you need to be prepared, qualified, and friendly. But to really ensure you get the gig, give them something to remember.
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How to Reward Friends Who Help You Move
Pizza and beer is the standby reward for friends who help you move. Get creative with these other ways to say "thanks for carrying my stuff."
Simple Recipes for a Frugal Vegetarian Thanksgiving
From a fondue appetizer to a pecan pie dessert, here's a frugal Thanksgiving feast that's good for wallet, body, and soul.
Best Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car
Today we found some awesome articles on the best time to buy a car, how to spend less on lunch, and what to do when you have too much debt.
17 Creative, No-Mess Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
Help your homebound kid avoid the boredom blues by keeping them occupied with these no-mess activities.
25 Frugal Food Changes You Can Make Today
Don’t let rising food costs break your budget! Here are 25 frugal (and tasty!) changes that will keep your finances in line and your stomach full.
7 Foods Scientifically Proven to Make You Smarter
Smarten up and start eating more of these delicious whole foods that are also good for your brain.
How to Make Your Own Power
From hand-cranking a flashlight to setting up solar panels to creating your own hydroelectric dam, generating your own electricity is totally achievable.
This Is How Rich You'd Be If You'd Saved the Money You Earned in High School
Did you fritter away the earnings from your after school job? If only you'd saved it instead and let compound interest work its magic.
Where to Do 9 Popular Bucket List Items on a Budget
Don't break the bank to complete your bucket list.
Everything You Need to Know About Peer-to-Peer Investing With Lending Club
For borrowers, Lending Club offers another funding source. For investors, it's a way to invest in consumer debt. Here's how to get started.
Credit Challenged? How Alternative Credit Data Can Help Those With Little or No Credit
Your thin credit record may not tell the whole story. Some lenders are starting to look at other information about you, too. Here's what you need to know.
Want to Get Hired? Be Memorable.
When it comes to landing a job, you need to be prepared, qualified, and friendly. But to really ensure you get the gig, give them something to remember.
6 Effective Ways to Make Yourself More Employable
A lengthy search for a new job is stressful and frustrating. Cut ahead of the rest with these sure-fire ways to make yourself more employable.
4 Ways the Internet Is Hurting Your Finances
The Internet has a wealth of excellent financial information, but the way you spend your time online could be hurting your wallet.
How Lessons From Moneyball Can Help Your Career
Moneyball is about a baseball team, but its core lesson can teach us all how to be successful in our careers.
How to Stack Credit Card Rewards to Earn Even More
Earning credit card rewards is great, but being able to stack them and save big is even better.
7 Ways to Actually Take All Your Vacation Days This Year
Time off is good for employees and employers, but too many of us skip them. Get proactive about your days off and stop giving your time to the man!
6 Podcasts for Travel Lovers
Thinking about what to do with next year's PTO? These podcasts will inspire your wanderlust.
Best Money Tips: Should You Get a Prenup?
Today we found some awesome articles on getting a prenup, ways to a cozier home, and how to live within your means.
Frugal Super Bowl Party Ideas
Think a Big Game party has to leave a big dent in your budget? Use this expert advice to make your dollars stretch all the way to the end zone.