Ever worked someplace that had an incentive plan (as in, "Hit these targets and you'll get a bonus")? Here's a little tidbit for you: Incentive plans always go awry.
Wow. I guess pigs may just fly after all. Because, believe it or not, the goverment is actually paying out the economic stimulus checks ahead of schedule. And that means you could
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
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There's a new crowd of web sharks on the prowl; they are effective, they are legal, and they want your data. Learn how to remove yourself from their jaws.
One nice day can throw your senses into a tizzy after spending the last several months couped up in the house or bundled up in layered clothing. Struggling through cabin fever can
In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
While filling out this year's census I wondered, how relevant are questions 8 and 9 going to be to the government programs they might serve? Don't the questions themselves make the
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Incentive plans always go awry
Ever worked someplace that had an incentive plan (as in, "Hit these targets and you'll get a bonus")? Here's a little tidbit for you: Incentive plans always go awry.
The 8 Shopping Apps That'll Actually Save You Money in 2016
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Your stimulus check is on its way!
Wow. I guess pigs may just fly after all. Because, believe it or not, the goverment is actually paying out the economic stimulus checks ahead of schedule. And that means you could
The Questionable Aspects of The Housing Bailout Bill - H.R. 3221
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
The 10 Best Cycling Apps for $5 or Less
Need to map a ride or track your training? Keep your crank turning with the help of one of these 10 easy-to-use, and inexpensive, smartphone apps.
The whole sorry mess in one picture
How much money is there in the economy to borrow? Well, if you don't have foreigners lending you large amounts of money, and you don't have central banks creating large amounts of
What to Expect When You're Expecting a Huge Credit Card Bill
That hefty credit card bill finding it's way to your mailbox is packing a punch — and to more than just your wallet.
Does Personality Type Determine Your Income?
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The 5 Best Food Processors
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Make Your To-Do Lists More Effective With These 5 Simple Hacks
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Attempts to Escape the Clutches of Online Data Aggregators
There's a new crowd of web sharks on the prowl; they are effective, they are legal, and they want your data. Learn how to remove yourself from their jaws.
6 Frugal Ways to Beat Cabin Fever
One nice day can throw your senses into a tizzy after spending the last several months couped up in the house or bundled up in layered clothing. Struggling through cabin fever can
5 Homebuying Questions You're Embarrassed to Ask
New homeownership comes with more new terms and phrases than one can keep up with. Don't be embarrassed to ask these questions!
5 Things Everyone Should Know About This Year's Tax Changes
Know this year's key updates so you don't miss any tax cuts or deductions.
Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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10 Budget-Friendly Meals Everyone Should Know How to Make
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How to Stay Focused at Work Despite Your Chatty Coworkers
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6 Surprising Reasons You Still Need a Travel Agent
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The Census Questions 8 and 9
While filling out this year's census I wondered, how relevant are questions 8 and 9 going to be to the government programs they might serve? Don't the questions themselves make the
31 Reasons Why I'm in Love With Thrift Shopping (and You Should Be Too)
Oh thrift store, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways!