Some bosses keep piling on the work, especially on the desks of their star players. Learn to say "no," manage your boss's expectations, and help advance your career.
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As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
The money economy is one of the givens of modern life. For the ordinary person with bills to pay, getting by without money is almost inconceivable. Even someone who tries hard to
I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially
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Today we found articles on how playing Pokémon Go can help you save money, practical tips for a frugal summer road trip, and easy ways to stay awake naturally.
I know many people would like to spend more time outdoors, but may not know where to start. Here are some of my favorite modes of outdoor exploration that doesn't require too much
Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
Halloween spending has come to rival the Christmas shopping season -- a boon to retailers but not so much to debt-strapped consumers. Here are some ideas for skipping Halloween exp
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How to Say "No" at Work and Still Get Ahead
Some bosses keep piling on the work, especially on the desks of their star players. Learn to say "no," manage your boss's expectations, and help advance your career.
6 Frugal Ways to Beat Cabin Fever
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How The Economic Crisis Challenges Our Financial Beliefs
As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec
Want to Cut Costs? Get Yourself a Frugal Filter (or Two)
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Easy weekend business: sell used books
When I started blogging I wrote an article about saving money in college. In this article I wrote that I made money by selling used books. Some people were curious as to how I co
Getting by without money in Spain
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12 Questions to Ask Before You Take a Job Offer
So, you've got a job offer on the table. But before you sign anything, make sure you get the answers to some important questions.
Best Money Tips: How to Meal Plan and Save Cash
Today we found some stellar articles on how to meal plan and save, money-saving tips for the holidays, and Christmas gifts you can't buy at the mall.
Guest post: Live a rich life on a budget
I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially
Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
Best Money Tips: Get Discounts By Playing Pokémon Go
Today we found articles on how playing Pokémon Go can help you save money, practical tips for a frugal summer road trip, and easy ways to stay awake naturally.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September 2012
What end-of-summer deals will you snag this month? Read through for the best and worst things to buy in September.
Close-to-Home Outdoor Adventure Basics
I know many people would like to spend more time outdoors, but may not know where to start. Here are some of my favorite modes of outdoor exploration that doesn't require too much
Will "forced frugality" last?
Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
Why We're So Materialistic (Even Though We Know It's Dumb)
Getting control of our spending and our finances would be a lot easier if we weren't so materialistic. So why are we?
Buying a Home Without the Money
This writer gives his reasons for buying a home now instead of waiting for a 20% down payment.
28 Ways to Have Cheap Halloween Fun
Halloween spending has come to rival the Christmas shopping season -- a boon to retailers but not so much to debt-strapped consumers. Here are some ideas for skipping Halloween exp